Gibson F5 Lloyd Loar signed (Dec 1, 1924)
Vintage
Those magical Reischman, Marshall mando tones we all love—with its wide open, deep resonance, this Loar will help get you in the ballpark.
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.
| 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 |
| Carve | Soft V profile |
| Nut Width | 1 3/32" |
| Frets | Nickel |
| Fingerboard | Original |
| Cases | Period oblong case and custom Mark Leaf travel case |
| Serial # | 79719 |
Every instrument is thoroughly checked and set up before shipping fully insured via UPS with tracking to your door. We reuse boxes and materials to cut waste when they meet our protection standard.
Inspect it, play it, and if it isn't right, contact us within 48 hours of delivery to arrange a return or one-time exchange. Returns are subject to a 5% restocking fee, and the buyer covers shipping both ways.
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