Gibson Custom Sierra Hull F-5 Master Model - Sierra Burst VOS Varnish

Gibson Custom Sierra Hull F-5 Master Model - Sierra Burst VOS Varnish

Experience the pinnacle of mandolin craftsmanship with the Gibson Custom Sierra Hull F-5 Master Model, a tribute to the artistry of trailblazing mandolin virtuoso Sierra Hull. This F-style mandolin is built to the exact specifications of her personal instrument, combining exquisite hand-carving and master-grade tonewoods to achieve a legendary sound. The carved red spruce top is stiff and hard, designed to remain clear and well-defined even at high volumes, providing a ringing, complex, and nuanced tone that truly projects. This is perfectly paired with the two-piece, quarter-sawn figured Eastern curly maple back and sides, which contributes a focused, bright, and crisp-sounding "chop" that helps every note cut through a mix.

The result is a mandolin that delivers both power and nuance, making it perfectly suited for everything from driving bluegrass rhythms to the more progressive acoustic explorations Sierra Hull is known for. The hand-applied VOS varnish finish in Sierra Burst lends a vintage-inspired patina, celebrating the instrument's timeless heritage. The slim, custom narrow neck profile, crafted from figured Eastern curly maple and topped with an ebony fretboard, ensures the fast, precise playability required for a virtuoso like Sierra Hull, who is the only woman to have ever won seven IBMA Mandolin Player of the Year awards.

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Highlights

• Designed to the exact specifications of two-time Grammy nominee and mandolin virtuoso Sierra Hull, the first woman to have a signature Gibson mandolin.

• Carved Red Spruce top provides a clear, complex, and nuanced tone with exceptional projection, resisting breakup even at high volumes.

• Quarter-sawn Figured Eastern Curly Maple back and sides contribute a bright, focused, and crisp sound that cuts through a band mix.

• Custom narrow neck profile, crafted from figured Eastern Maple with an Ebony fretboard, is tailored for fast, precise, and virtuosic playing.

• VOS Varnish Sierra Burst finish and silver-plated Waverly tuners give the instrument a classic look with modern stability and performance.

Specifications

• Body Shape: F-Style Mandolin

• Body Wood: Two-piece Quarter Sawn Figured Eastern Curly Maple

• Top Wood: Carved Red Spruce, Solid

• Neck Wood: Figured Red Maple (Eastern Maple)

• Left/Right Handed: Right

• Fretboard Wood: Ebony

• Scale Length: 13.9" (353.06mm)

• Fretboard Radius: Not specified in source materials

• Fretboard Inlay/Material: Mother-of-pearl Dots

• Neck Profile: Sierra Hull Custom Narrow

• Finish: Sierra Burst VOS Varnish (Hand-applied Varnish)

• Bridge Material: Ebony

• Nut Material: Mother of Pearl

• Tuners: Waverly (Silver Plated)

• Electronics: None

• Bridge: Adjustable Ebony Bridge

• Manufacturer Part Number: F5SHMMVOSBSH1

The instrument pictured is the exact instrument you’ll receive. All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup. Please feel free to reach out to our knowledgeable sales staff with any additional questions!