$ 0 0 The Gibson F-9 mandolin has all the design features that give the Gibson 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 Body Style: F-Style. Top: Spruce. Back: Figured Maple. Rim: Figured Maple. Soundholes: Unbound F-holes. Top Binding: Rosewood. Back Binding: N/A. Overcoat: Satin Lacquer.Hardware