{"product_id":"2004-gibson-alan-bibey-f-5-mandolin-used-13101","title":"2004 Gibson Alan Bibey F-5 Mandolin Used","description":"This Alan Bibey F-5 was crafted by Gibson in Nashville in 2004 and it is number 7 of a limited run of 50. It has a label signed by Danny Roberts. Overall, it’s in excellent structural and cosmetic condition. There is just a hint of fret wear. The fretboard is flat and has no radius. Bibey, of course, has been a leading light in bluegrass mandolin since he appeared on the scene in the 1980s. When Gibson approached him about making a signature model, he had some intriguing ideas. He wanted the mandolin to have the sound and feel of a Loar F-5, but with tortoiseshell binding and darker sunburst finish. He requested a flowerpot headstock inlay, hand-engraved gold-plate hardware. The barrel of the neck has a stained sunburst but is doesn’t have the final gloss coat of lacquer, giving a “speed neck” feel’ Also he specified a scalloped neck extension, so the mandolin is player-friendly even for those players who have a tendency to hit the extension with the pick. Includes the original hardshell case.","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43113134424263,"sku":"GIBABF5-40316040","price":5800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/4947\/3991\/files\/1204901.jpg?v=1789203114","url":"https:\/\/www.gryphonstrings.mom\/products\/2004-gibson-alan-bibey-f-5-mandolin-used-13101","provider":"Gryphon Strings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}