Gibson Nouveau C7

[Torpedotom]

There is one in the classified and really looks nice. What is it? I've never heard of this. Thanks

[jim simpson]

Here's an older thread discussing them:

https://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/s...veau-by-Gibson

[rcc56]

The first year or so they were assembled in USA from Japanese parts. Then they were transferred to the Epiphone line.

One was floating around this area for a long time that was a better mandolin than it was "supposed" to be. That one was actually quite a bit better than the F-5G that went through my local shop last year. But I guess I should add that a new mid-level Eastman was also better than the F-5G.

I actually kind of liked the look of the brown finish on the Nouveau. I don't know whether the back was solid wood or not.