Re: Ballpark Value of Gibson F5
They were the worst mandolins Gibson ever made.......I have encountered a few over the years. Without exception, no volume and sounded like they were stuffed full of old socks. Even if you did find a decent sounding example (some had them re-worked) they have all kinds of structural issues and nasty surprises in store.
So many better options. In fact, just about anything is a better option...
Gibson F5 'Harvey' Fern, Gibson F5 'Derrington' Fern
Distressed Silverangel F 'Esmerelda' aka 'Maxx'
Northfield Big Mon #127
Ellis F5 Special #288
'39 & '45 D-18's, 1950 D-28.
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