Re: Used MAndolins for a beginner
Originally Posted by
Shotgunwillie
Thanks for all the info! Ill have to look into all of these mandos and sellers. Im not really into the round or oval holes as much as the f holes. I was looking at "The Loar" but whats the problem with the name? I know Lloyd Loar made a mandolin for Gibson but why are people so mad about the company?
The Loar was always like the Holy Grail, nearly un obtainable except for the wealthy. Just pretty presumptuous to name a Asian made mandolin to that lofty level.
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