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The Loar LM-520-VS F-Style Mandolin
The Loar
$600.00 – $750.00
Hand-carved solid spruce and maple F-style mandolin with traditional scroll and points, ebony fingerboard, and vintage sunburst finish. The hand-fitted dovetail neck joint and carved graduated top deliver professional-grade tone.
9.2
Excellent
Consensus
Don't buy this if…
- Hand-carved instruments vary slightly — play before buying if possible, or purchase from a dealer who does setups.
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