Washburn M-5S F-Style Mandolin (1970s)

A well appointed F5, developed by Washburn in a partnership with famed mandolinist Jethro Burns. Featuring a spruce top, maple back, sides, and neck, on a double bound body. With ebony fingerboard and extension, inlaid with fine abalone design, adjustable ebony bridge, and 4-on-a-plate open-gear tuners. Appointments include plastic binding with black and white purfling, tortoise plastic pickguard, abalone fingerboard and peghead inlay, and gold hardware. Original hard shell case. Import.