Mike Compton stopped by the shop and gave our Loar-signed 1924 Gibson F-5 a spin. The Loar is currently available, along with a Loar signed Mandola and .\r
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Our good friend Mike Compton on an April 1923 Lloyd Loar signed Gibson F-5. In tremendous condition with a beautiful light sunburst finish and original Virzi .\r
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Our friend Mike Compton playing a 1925 Gibson F-5. Commonly known as an Unsigned Loar, this instrument was assembled in 1925 from 1924 parts.\r
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During the recent mandolin tasting with Mike Compton at Carter Vintage, we were able to have him play through six (6) Lloyd-Loar signed instruments.