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    Default Flatiron Festival F-5

    There is an F-5 Festival for sale on CL for $1,200. It's located in Blacksburg, VA and the posting dates back to some time in December. The year of mfg. is not mentioned, and there is only one picture. It's said to be in excellent condition if anyone is interested. That's a really great price for an F-5 Festival. Can't help,but wonder if something is wrong?
    2007 Sumi F-5 Deluxe
    1991 Flatiron Performer A
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    Default Re: Flatiron Festival F-5

    That model has been made in China for quite a few years now and they are not the same as the mandolin that was made in the Gibson factory...If inquiring about it a person should ask where it was made....I also hear that the China ones are getting better....

    Willie ( A former owner of a Flatiron Festival and I wish I still had it)

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    As Willie said it is a made in China. It is priced higher than others that I have seen.

    Here is one -

    http://asheville.craigslist.org/msg/5914106877.html

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    Default Re: Flatiron Festival F-5

    Thanks...I thought that price was too good. The seller listed the mandolin as a "Gibson Flatiron". There was, of course, no picture of the inside label or any mention of where it was made.
    2007 Sumi F-5 Deluxe
    1991 Flatiron Performer A
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