{"product_id":"gibson-f-12-carved-top-mandolin-1965-3365","title":"Gibson F-12 Carved Top Mandolin (1965)","description":"Gibson F-12 Model Carved Top Mandolin (1965), made in Kalamazoo, Michigan, sunburst lacquer finish, figured maple back, sides and neck; spruce top, original black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn interesting and particularly good sounding mid-60's F-12 with some unusual features. The truss rod cover carries an \"Custom\" engraving and the fingerboard appears to be original with F-5 style pearl blocks inlaid instead of dots. The original tailpiece and strap button are gold-plated, making this F-12 a more deluxe instrument than the average 1965 example. Definitely a picker's choice and an especially nice 1960's Gibson. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis instrument was previously owned and used by David Grisman, and comes with a letter signed by him attesting to this provenance.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 28 in. (71.1 cm.), 10 in. (25.4 cm.) width, and 1 5\/8 in. (4.1 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 14 in. (356 mm.). Width of nut is 1 1\/4 in. (32 mm.). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery nice overall; back of neck worn down to the wood and light playwear to body finish. Binding replaced on treble side of neck. Tuners are modern pearl-button gold-plated openback units, other hardware original. Generally Excellent Condition.","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853204246668,"sku":"3365","price":6500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_7ebb7730-9c16-493e-a6e8-388f5d306b76.jpg?v=1774331927","url":"https:\/\/retrofret.com\/products\/gibson-f-12-carved-top-mandolin-1965-3365","provider":"RetroFret","version":"1.0","type":"link"}