1936 Gibson F-7
Description
Produced between 1934 and 1939, the F-7 is a short-necked version of Gibson’s top model, the F-5. This is the model Bill Monroe famously used on his first recordings with his brother Charlie, as the Monroe Brothers, and with the Blue Grass Boys until he acquired his legendary F-5.
The F-7 has a carved spruce top with f-holes, mahogany neck and maple back and sides. The elevated fingerboard is squared off and features “Nick Lucas” style inlays and the headstock includes the pearl inlayed Gibson logo and a fleur-de-lis. This example is in excellent original condition, with original hardware, a straight neck and minimal fretwear. This mandolin was part of the “Acoustic America” exhibit at the Musical Instrument Museum in 2023 and I played “In the Pines” on it as part of the Acoustic America release on Acoustic Oasis. Comes with signed certificate or provenance.
The F-7 has a carved spruce top with f-holes, mahogany neck and maple back and sides. The elevated fingerboard is squared off and features “Nick Lucas” style inlays and the headstock includes the pearl inlayed Gibson logo and a fleur-de-lis. This example is in excellent original condition, with original hardware, a straight neck and minimal fretwear. This mandolin was part of the “Acoustic America” exhibit at the Musical Instrument Museum in 2023 and I played “In the Pines” on it as part of the Acoustic America release on Acoustic Oasis. Comes with signed certificate or provenance.