Re: Buying a Gibson Loar
Originally Posted by
Henry Eagle
Has any of you ever heard of a mando geek regretting the purchase of a Loar F5?
Yes. I know of one person who did about 5 years ago and after 18 months, sold it (at a substantial loss) and found happiness in a well-known modern builder's instrument.
I also had one myself, but it was a long time ago, before I was as much into mandolins as I am these days. I was more into vintage Martin's at the time. While I don't regret buying it (I got it a decent price) I also don't regret selling it either (fortunately came out ahead on that one), as I prefer my Ellis by quite a margin.
Gibson F5 'Harvey' Fern, Gibson F5 'Derrington' Fern
Distressed Silverangel F 'Esmerelda' aka 'Maxx'
Northfield Big Mon #127
Ellis F5 Special #288
'39 & '45 D-18's, 1950 D-28.
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