View Full Version : My Gibson, Doyle Lawson Signature F5
norm351
Jul-03-2012, 1:54am
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This is the best sounding, easiest playing mandolin I've ever owned.
Glassweb
Jul-03-2012, 1:55am
a unique looking mandolin to be sure... how does it sound?
norm351
Jul-03-2012, 1:59am
Fantastic, sounds as good as it looks...to be honest I was looking for an F5L, but got this one, and glad I did.
almeriastrings
Jul-03-2012, 2:11am
Nice case, too.
What are the back & sides like?
norm351
Jul-03-2012, 2:34am
Nice Curly Maple sides, back and neck, sorry I didn't post a picture, I'll try to later..
Nice looking mandolin, that of the limited edition runs of the Doyle, Steffey, Benson, Bibey models. All were nice, I dug the Bibey simply for its tortoise binding. And that case looks like a dandy.
Congratulations, very nice. The smaller bound f holes and accompanying tone are a winning combination. Reducing the aperture can beef up the bass and mid range on the good ones. I bet it cuts like no other you've had as well.
San Rafael
Jul-06-2012, 8:22am
the limited edition runs of the Doyle, Steffey, Benson, Bibey models.
It is nice looking, and the model is often reviewed as great sounding. I believe the Lawson is (was?) a regular, unlimited production model for Gibson, like the Bush. The Steffey, Benson, and Bibey models were limited to 50, IIRC.