Holy time capsule! Even by Loar standards, the H5 is in rare company, one of only twenty or so mandolas to have been signed by Lloyd Loar. More than merely a collector's item, though, this is a phenomenally great sounding instrument, one that may have you rethinking your commitments to the mandolin. As you can hear in Ethan's video demo, it sounds massive! Dry and reverb-drenched all at once, with days-long sustain, substantial air around the noters, commanding a glorious sense of space. Playability is surprisingly easy, the setup streamlined and beautifully dialed in, ready for studio, (really, really, really nice) stage, or more intimate playing occasions.

A special, historically significant instrument to behold, and one of the more inspiring mandolin-family instruments we have ever encountered.

Special thanks to Ethan Setiawan for his ever-toneful, super tasteful playing!