Gibson Blonde F-5 Fern

[phiddlepicker]

This is my newest mandolin, got it from Gruhn Instruments. The pic is the one that was online.
Dunno if I pasted it right.

[ira]

that quilting is gorgeous- love the matching picguard

[phynie]

that thing is SWEET!

[Chris Baird]

That is the first full blonde Gibson I've seen. It is very nice.

[gdae85]

B E A utiful rear

[Merc]

So that's where it went. The day I planned on calling it was sold. Luck of the draw, I guess. How's she sound anyway?

[steve in tampa]

Looks like it has more fun!

[phiddlepicker]

Sorry Merc,
I peruse the sites daily. I took one look at that blonde, whipped out my cell phone and said "ship It!" I was actually thinking of having one made like this because I hadn't seen any for sale.
The sound is quite nice. Really good action too. I must admit that I'm liking going back to a round neck better than the "V".

[AlanN]

What year is this mandolin?

[Kevin K]

Yeah, is that a recent model? It looks very nice and I would like to see more models like that.

[AlanN]

I glimpse the orange label inside, tells me 60's vintage.

[Kevin K]

They were using orange labels while still in Montana weren't they?

[Scotti Adams]

..They didnt make Ferns in the 60's did they.....if this is a 60's Fern it must be a total custom job from the get-go....I personally dont think its a 60's...more like a 2000ish...but what do I know

[phiddlepicker]

...according to Gruhn it's an '81 custom order. Seems to have spent MOST of its time in the case.

[AlanN]

Thanks for the carbon dating <g>.

This one reminds me of a very ornate F-5 that Butchie has/had, which was painted white with a painting on the back or something. Too thick to sound good, but yummy to gander at.

[Scotti Adams]

..Alan..isnt that the one that Triggs customized with alot of inlay?...real gaudy...

[AlanN]

I think so, Baldassari had it up for sale for a long time, don't know if it sold or not.

[Scotti Adams]

here ya go

[evanreilly]

That is the ole Triggs Speciale; Tipo Floretine Maxima!!!
Like that blonde tho; always wanted a blonde '5; didn't wakefiled have one at some point??

[Scotti Adams]

..the blonde 5 that Frank had was his Loar....one of many colors its had thru the years....Todd Philips finally got ahold of it and refinished back to its origional hue...

[Merc]

No need to apologize. #It sounds like she's got a happy new owner. #Play that 8 string Mandolin #

[Tom C]

For some reason, I did not think Butch actually owned that white mando.

[Scotti Adams]

..I pretty sure he owned it at one time..it showed up here for sale...

[Tom C]

You are correct. On CGOW Aug 2003 he says he just sold it.

Yeah Butched owned it. Last time I heard it was $15,000. I think he sold it but not 100 percent sure