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Gibson Mandolins - 1950 F-12MPN: 1950 F-12 This vintage 1950 Gibson F-12 plays wonderfully. A gorgeous instrument, it is in Very Good condition for its age, despite some aesthetic playwear. The pickguard has been removed, but other than that this mandolin is an all-original classic. A bit of history in this one, the numbers engraved in the tailpiece (see photo) are most likely the original owner's social security number, a common practice long before identity theft was an issue. To make sure this mando was playing perfectly, the expert luthiers in our repair shop did some minor work including a binding re-glue, a nut shim, a set-up and a restring. It has some wear on the neck, a repaired curl on the peghead, and a slight separation in the back seam approximately two inches long (see photos). This 1950 Gibson F-12 mando is bright, responsive, fun to play, and comes with its original hard case. $3,000. Consignment item. Sorry, shipping not included. USED |