Gibson F-5 1924, Signed by Lloyd Loar, Sunburst

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Specs


Instrument	Mandolins
Brand	Gibson
Model	F-5 1924 Lloyd Loar Signed
Finish	Sunburst
SKU	MN2349-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	1924
Top	Carved Adirondack Spruce
Bracing	Parallel tone bars
Back/Sides	Carved Flamed Maple
Neck/Fingerboard	Flamed one-piece Maple/Ebony
Frets	Original
Bridge	Ebony
Tuners	Original
Tailpiece	Original
Nut Width	1.07"
Fingerboard Radius	Flat
Pickguard	Original
Case	OHSC
Modifications/Repairs	Repaired separation of back to rim at tailblock; glued back center seam at tailblock; added maple strip to flush back plate to rim shape (with touch-up). Re-glued binding, grafted additional .250 length to make up for shrinkage (touched up at lower point); re-glued back button to neck heel - added .008 maple shim and touched up; new bridge saddle (original base); plugged and re-drilled 5 tuner holes to correct post spacing, lubricated and reinstalled tuners. For any questions, please email or call Kim at kim@thenorthamericanguitar.com

Description

We’re always happy when there’s a Gibson F-5 signed by Lloyd Loar in the shop, but when we have the opportunity to offer a previously un-circulated and undocumented Loar, our excitement level goes up another notch!

This beautiful F-5 was purchased in Manhattan in 1927 by the seller’s grandfather to celebrate the birth of his son (her father), and it has been resting in its original case for many years. When we received it a few months ago, it needed some attention due to being stored for so long. We then took it to Hugh Hansen, who carefully and painstakingly has brought this F-5 to its current condition.

From the February 18, 1924 batch, this F-5’s serial number is three digits away from that of Lloyd Loar’s personal mandolin. This famed batch also includes mandolins belonging to John Reischman and Chris Thile, so it’s in great company. It plays wonderfully and, most importantly, it sounds fantastic. It’s already got great volume and chop, and as it’s played more and more, this lovely F-5 will continue to open up. This is a special mandolin, folks. Thanks for giving it your consideration.

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