Gibson Custom Shop F-9 Mandolin Satin Vintage Brown (011)The F 9s no frills design has been given a minor face lift, which include single ivoroid binding on the top of the body and pearl dot fingerboard inlays while maintaining the same stunning satin Vintage Brown finish. The F 9 has all the design features that give the F 5 its legendary tone, including a hand fitted dovetail neck joint, solid maple neck, sides and back, solid spruce top, and a hand tuned tone chamber. Body Style: F Style Top: Spruce