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The new hand-carved LM-520 F-model mandolin is our response ... Read more

The new hand-carved LM-520 F-model mandolin is our response to players requests for a value priced mandolin with more stripped down appointments yet a similar sound to our best-selling Loar LM-600 and LM-400 mandolins. The new 520 is carefully assembled in the same hand-carved workshop that gave birth to the LM-400 and 700, and have similar hand-carved, fully graduated spruce tops. The solid maple back of each instrument is also hand carved, and the solid maple sides complete the package. Th Minimize

THE LOAR A STYLE MANDOLIN LM-400-VS B STOCK The Loars new h ... Read more

THE LOAR A STYLE MANDOLIN LM-400-VS B STOCK The Loars new hand carved, nitrocellulose-finished A-model mandolin (LM-400) is a tribute to classic design techniques. From the hand-carved, hand graduated solid spruce top and Flamed Maple back and sides to the abalone/mother-of-pearl fern headstock inlay, these mandolins update Golden Age craftsmanship for the modern era. Carved and assembled in the Loar Hand Carved Design Workshop, then hand-rubbed with nitrocellulose lacquer for clean warm tone and powerful projection, the all new A-model gives players the chop that could only be previously found in instruments that were decades-old. The Loar Hand Carved A-model mandolin is assembled with a one-piece, rounded v-profile flamed maple neck and bound rosewood fretboard, compensated ebony bridge and vintage-style tuners. The bone nut and ebony bridge allow for the singing sustain that professional players look for in a high-quality hand-assembled mandolin. The nitrocellulose lacquer is thinly sprayed on the vinta Minimize

Brand New Loar LM-520 VS F-Style Mandolin with Case (All So ... Read more

Brand New Loar LM-520 VS F-Style Mandolin with Case (All Solid Hand Carved Spruce & Figured Maple) Will the Loar people really have out done themselves. If you can't afford a Loar LM600. Don't worry. Decided not to spend your tax money on a Loar LM700, who cares. Here comes the Loar LM520 F-style mandolin that is like the Sugar Ray Lenard version of the Loar mandolins. Fast, smooth, and powerful, with loads of punch . Hands down for quality, playability, sound and feel, it is the best value on the market. It is clearly ahead of the LM500 and LM600 in quality, looks and feel. This baby sports a beautiful solid hand carved and graduated spruce top, solid hand carved and graduated maple, back, sides, and neck. 3 cm width nut, double adjustable truss rod, Grover Tuners, and scalloped parallel tone bars. The neck plays much easier than the Loar LM600 and the neck profile is far better. Fits in your hand like a piece of art, instead of a Babe Ruth baseball bat. Beauty, power, volume, sustain, and a warm mandolin so Minimize

The new hand-carved LM-520 F-model mandolin is our response ... Read more

The new hand-carved LM-520 F-model mandolin is our response to players' requests for a value priced mandolin with more stripped down appointments yet a similar sound to our best-selling Loar LM-600 and LM-400 mandolins.The new 520 is carefully assembled in the same hand-carved workshop that gavebirth to the LM-400 and 700, and have similar hand-carved, fully graduated spruce tops. The solid maple back of each instrument is also hand carved, and the solid maple sides complete the package. The maple neck has a comfortable rounded "V" profile finished with a rosewood fretboard. The compensated adjustable ebony bridge and high quality vintage-style Grover tuning machines insure that these mandolins have great intonation and stay in tune no matter how hard they are played.Perfect for players who want a high-quality, great-sounding hand-carvedmandolin but don't need all of the bells and whistles, these minimallyappointed instruments deliver the high-end tone, chop and projectionthe music community has come to expect from The Loar. Inspected and set up in the U.S. Warranty We are an authorized dealer and include a warranty on all new items! * Headstock Inlay: M.O.P. Logo * Tuning Machines: Grover with Pearloid Buttons * Scale Length: 13-3/4" * Truss Rod: Adjustable * Frets: 29 * Binding: Ivoroid * Bridge: Compensated Adjustable Ebony * Upper Bout: 6-3/4" * Lower Bout: 10" * Nut, Width: Bone, 1-1/8" * Depth: 2-1/2" * Body Length: 12-3/4" * Total Length: 27-1/4" * Model: LM-520-VS Minimize

The Loar LM-300 Hand-Carved A-Model Acoustic Mandolin Sunbu ... Read more

The Loar LM-300 Hand-Carved A-Model Acoustic Mandolin Sunburst Minimize

The Loar's new hand carved, nitrocellulose-finished A-model ... Read more

The Loar's new hand carved, nitrocellulose-finished A-model mandolin (LM-300) is a tribute to classic design techniques. From the hand-carved, hand graduated solid spruce top and Flamed Maple back and sides to the abalone/mother-of-pearl fern headstock inlay, these mandolins update Golden Age craftsmanship for the modern era.Carved and assembled in the Loar Hand Carved Design Workshop, then hand-rubbedwith nitrocellulose lacquer for clean warm tone and powerful projection, the all new A-model gives players the "chop" that could only be previously found in instruments that were decades-old. The Loar Hand Carved A-model mandolin is assembled with a one-piece, rounded v-profile flamed maple neck and bound rosewood fretboard, compensated ebony bridge and vintage-style tuners. The bone nut and ebony bridge allow for the singing sustain that professional players look for in a high-quality hand-assembled mandolin. The nitrocellulose lacquer is thinly sprayed on the vintage sunburst finish and then hand-buffed for a finish that is beautiful and lets the voice of the instrument speak clearly. Inspected and set up in the U.S. * Headstock Inlay: Loar Fern Abalone/M.O.P. * Tuning Machines: Deluxe Nickel-Plated * Scale Length: 13-29/32" * Truss Rod: Adjustable * Frets: 29 * Binding: Ivory * Bridge: Compensated Ebony * Upper Bout: 6-3/4" * Lower Bout: 10" * Nut, Width: Bone, 1-1/8" * Depth: 2-1/2" * Body Length: 12-3/4" * Total Length: 27-1/4" * Model: LM-300-VS Minimize

The Loar's new hand carved, nitrocellulose-finished A-model ... Read more

The Loar's new hand carved, nitrocellulose-finished A-model mandolin (LM-400) is a tribute to classic design techniques. From the hand-carved, hand graduated solid spruce top and Flamed Maple back and sides to the abalone/mother-of-pearl fern headstock inlay, these mandolins update Golden Age craftsmanship for the modern era.Carved and assembled in the Loar Hand Carved Design Workshop, then hand-rubbed with nitrocellulose lacquer for clean warm tone and powerful projection, the all new A-model gives players the "chop" that could only be previously found in instruments that were decades-old.The Loar Hand Carved A-model mandolin is assembled with a one-piece, roundedv-profile flamed maple neck and bound rosewood fretboard, compensated ebonybridge and vintage-style tuners. The bone nut and ebony bridge allow for the singing sustain that professional players look for in a high-quality hand-assembled mandolin. The nitrocellulose lacquer is thinly sprayed on the vintage sunburst finish and then hand-buffed for a finish that is beautiful and lets the voice of the instrument speak clearly. Inspected and set up in the U.S. * Headstock Inlay: Loar Fern Abalone/M.O.P. * Tuning Machines: Deluxe Nickel-Plated * Scale Length: 13-29/32" * Truss Rod: Adjustable * Frets: 29 * Binding: Ivory * Bridge: Compensated Ebony * Upper Bout: 6-3/4" * Lower Bout: 10" * Nut, Width: Bone, 1-1/8" * Depth: 2-1/2" * Body Length: 12-3/4" * Total Length: 27-1/4" Minimize

The Loar LM-520 Hand-Carved F-Model Acoustic Mandolin Sunbu ... Read more

The Loar LM-520 Hand-Carved F-Model Acoustic Mandolin Sunburst Minimize

The Loar LM-500 F-Model Mandolin Vintage Sunburst

The Loar LM-220 Hand-Carved A-Model Acoustic Mandolin Sunbu ... Read more

The Loar LM-220 Hand-Carved A-Model Acoustic Mandolin Sunburst Minimize

The Loar LM-600 F-Model Mandolin Vintage Sunburst