{"product_id":"1918-gibson-f2-mandolin-with-original-case-serial-47001","title":"1918 Gibson F2 Mandolin with Original Case Serial #47001","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e1918 Gibson F2 Artist Model Mandolin is\u003c\/span\u003e a fascinating piece of Golden Era American luthiery from the legendary Kalamazoo factory.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThis centenarian features the iconic \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003etwo-point scroll body\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, a rich finish, and that beautiful oval soundhole. Remarkably, it remains \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003ecompletely playable\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e with a sweet, resonant, and throaty voice. Adding immense historical value to this package, the \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eoriginal pickguard is still intact,\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e along with its \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eoriginal hardshell case\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, which has protected it for over a century.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eHowever, it does exhibit a \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003esunken top around the bridge area\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e—a common structural issue for Gibson oval-holes of this vintage. While it holds tuning and plays well right now, it will eventually require a luthier's touch to reinforce the top for long-term stability. Because of this, it is being offered strictly \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eAS-IS and priced accordingly\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eFor the player looking for affordable vintage Gibson mojo, or the collector seeking a rewarding project, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a genuine Golden Era F-style mandolin with its most coveted original appointments at a fraction of its usual market value.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e*The information presented here was collected from the estate of Marvin Rosenberg and independent research. It is accurate to the best of our ability.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50496951353529,"sku":null,"price":2000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/5295\/5065\/files\/1918GibsonF2Serial_47001Front.webp?v=1790105860","url":"https:\/\/woodandwire.net\/products\/1918-gibson-f2-mandolin-with-original-case-serial-47001","provider":"Wood \u0026 Wire Fine Fretted Instruments","version":"1.0","type":"link"}