1923 Gibson F5 (Lloyd Loar signed)

I recently got the chance to spend a lot of time with a 1923 Gibson F5 Mandolin signed by Lloyd Loar. This mando was in great shape and signed the same day as Bill Monroe’s, July 9, 1923. If you are aware of the Loar signed F5′s, you know the ‘lore’ to go with them. I have to thank the guys at Elderly for letting me fully measure, photograph and test drive the mando. This time with the mandolin will surely spawn my own line of Loar reproductions. By the way, this F5 is currently on consignment for $250,000 USD; my recommendation, save yourself a couple hundred K and get your order in for one of mine.