Epiphone F-5 Studio Wine Red Satin Ibgcs
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An F-Style Inspired by a Historical Reference
The F-5 is a major milestone in mandolin history: in the early 1920s, Lloyd Loar laid the foundation for a standard that became inseparable from bluegrass. With the F-5 Studio Inspired by Gibson, Epiphone adopts this iconic aesthetic (F-Style body, scroll headstock, vintage hardware) and offers it in a more accessible version while retaining the essentials: solid woods and lutherie focused on projection.
Who Is It For, and What Styles?
This mandolin is aimed at advanced beginners to intermediate musicians who want a serious "F-Style" foundation, as well as more experienced players looking for a reliable stage instrument. It excels in bluegrass, folk, country, old-time, and performs very well both in rhythmic accompaniment and in melodic lines played with a pick.
Sound
The solid Sitka spruce top provides attack, clarity, and excellent note-to-note definition, ideal for fast runs and "chop" playing. The solid maple back and sides enhance the punchy character, midrange precision, and projection, with a sharp tone that stands out well in an ensemble. The glued dovetail neck joint promotes resonance and coherence across registers, while the fine satin finish allows the instrument to vibrate more freely for a quick response feel and generous natural volume.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To get the most out of this F-Style, you can pair it with mandolin picks (thicker for powerful "chop"), a chromatic tuner, and a microfiber cloth for daily maintenance. With the premium gig bag included, the instrument is already ready for travel.
Technical specifications
| Shape | Gibson F-Style | Scale length | 13.78" / 350 mm |
| Material | solid maple | Number of frets | 20 |
| Solid top | Sitka spruce | Nut material | bone |
| Back | solid maple | Bridge | standard adjustable compensated mandolin bridge, laurel |
| Sides | solid maple | Saddle | laurel |
| Binding | single-ply on top and fingerboard | Tailpiece | traditional stamped |
| Neck | maple | Tuners | Vintage F-Style inline with pearl buttons |
| Profile | C-shape | Plating | nickel |
| Nut width | 2.125" / 28.575 mm | Case | premium gig bag |
| Fingerboard | laurel | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Epiphone F-5 Studio suitable for bluegrass?
Its solid Sitka spruce top provides a defined attack, while the solid maple back and sides support projection. The F-Style design is suited for rhythmic “chop” playing and melodic pick lines.
What woods are used on this F-Style mandolin?
The top is made of solid Sitka spruce, with back and sides crafted from solid maple. The neck is maple and the fingerboard is made of laurel.
What is the nut width and scale length?
The bone nut measures 28.575 mm and the scale length is 350 mm. The neck has a C profile and features 20 frets.
Is a case included with the mandolin?
A premium gig bag is provided for transport and travel.
What hardware is equipped on this F-5 Studio Wine Red Satin?
The bridge is an adjustable, compensated laurel model paired with a stamped traditional tailpiece. The Vintage F-Style In Line tuners with pearl buttons have a nickel plating. The Wine Red Satin finish is satin.
