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Thanks everyone for all your suggestions and expertise. I'm thinking I like the looks of the inside of the Hiscox and will probably try one. Thanks again.

I recently purchased an F-5G which came in a standard Gibson shaped case. The case is so tight that the instrument will not fit in it if the strap is on, and there is not even room for an extra set...

I recently bought a used Gibson F5-G and called Gibson to see what they would be able to tell me about the serial number. They took my serial #, left me on hold for a minute to look up the #, and...

I am considering a Gibson F5 and I tend to like things shiny and new. Not sure about committing to the whole shipping and buying sight unseen without playing. There is a good price on the one on...

Thanks everyone for the information. I have of course noticed that as the mandos get older the $$ get higher. Several of you mention Randy Wood, who is he?

I am just starting to educate myself about some of the Gibson F-5 models that I might be able to afford and I saw this F-12 in the classifieds. It looks to be in beautiful shape but I have never...

Yep 10 and 11. The tiny white line between the bottom and the sides. On both side views. It is not continuous around the whole instrument, but is there in several places and appears to be several...

I don't know about all the e bay charges but this item is back on at a more reasonable price. I still say that the photos from the side view show small stress cracks at a bad location. These may be...

Well I asked the seller a few questions this a.m. did not hear back but it was kind of short notice so I can't really fault him. However, when my wife wanted a new $2000 camera awhile ago I said...

I am also seeing what look to me like the beginning of the separation of the back from the sides in photos 10 and 11, the photos of taken from the sides. They appear minor at this point but not a...

I have a 1983 Kentucky KM 1500 and have been considering buying a Gibson F-5 of some type so this mandolin also caught my eye. I certainly do not know as much about mandolins as some of you do, but...

Thanks so much for the info and links to the "Frets" articles, exactly what I was looking for. Thanks again.

Scott

I own a 1983 Kentucky KM 1500 and I understand that Saga has had their instruments made by different entities, maybe even in different countries over the years. Does anyone know where they were...