Gibson

Gibson F5 Lloyd Loar signed (Dec 1, 1924)

$0.00 Sold out

Pickup currently unavailable at 165 Showroom

Have A Question?

This site is protected by hCaptcha and the hCaptcha Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Payment Via Wire Transfer Or Check Required
Expedited Shipping Required

Product information

Those magical Reischman, Marshall mando tones we all love—with its wide open, deep resonance, this Loar will help get you in the ballpark.

Why We Love This

Just getting your hands one a single Loar is an absolute coup and, for us at least, a serious life highlight. As it happens, we are listing two simultaneously! We are full into mando tasting high heaven over here, and we invite you to join the fun!

This F-5, signed by Lloyd Loar on December 1st, 1924, has an uncanny, wide open character, with a big, expansive low end and a warm, super pleasing voice. It still has ample enough projection to work in a band context, but as a solo or small-ensemble mandolin, it would be hard to fathom a more inspiring instrument.

Like our '23 Loar, this mandolin has survived remarkably well with no cracks. Original, transitional-era tuners with replacement buttons; refretted. Original, well worn finish, normal wear.

Materials
Top
Spruce
Back & Sides
Maple
Neck
Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Bridge
Ebony
Headstock
Ebony w/Flowerpot and Pearl Logo
Tailpiece
original Gibson clamshell
Body Binding
Ivoroid
Headstock binding
White (orig. a la "Fern")
Nut
Pearl
Tuners
Non orginal w/ivoroid buttons
Bracing
Tone Bars

Neck Specs
Carve
Soft V profile
Nut Width
1 3/32"
Frets
Nickel
Fingerboard
Original

Other
Cases
Period oblong case and custom Mark Leaf travel case
Serial #
79719