I saw it this weekend. It wasn't original. The top and neck had been replaced and it had no sound or tone. They were asking $5000 for it. I passed.
thanks for the info. Terry --- On Sat, 11/28/09, John Bird <[email protected]> wrote: From: John Bird <[email protected]> Subject: Re: 1950 Gibson F5 To: "Taterbugmando" <[email protected]> Date: Saturday, November 28, 2009, 6:09 PM Terry-- I took a look at a 1953 or 1954 Gibson F-5 in 2004 or so. If I remember correctly, the asking price was around $5000. The mandolin was beautiful, and very lightly-built, with a ver sweet tone. But absolutely no punch AT ALL. Not a suitable bluegrass mandolin for me (or anybody, for that matter)--although it might have been good for other styles. Needless to say, I did not buy, but maybe that helps you a little in your consideration. John Bird On Nov 27, 9:26 am, Terry Bullin <[email protected]> wrote: > Anybody got an idea how much a 1950 Gibson F5 is worth? I haven't seen it > yet so I don't know what kind of shape its in. Assuming its in good > condition, whats it worth? > > thanks -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Taterbugmando" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/taterbugmando?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Taterbugmando" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/taterbugmando?hl=en.
