The Loar LM-300 Mandolin - Click to enlarge
Brisbane, Calif. — The Loar has announced the release of their first x-braced A-model mandolin, hand-carved by their team of expert luthiers at The Loar Hand Carved Workshop, the birthplace of the best-selling LM-400, 600 and 700 mandolins.
The Loar's new hand carved A-model mandolin (LM-300-VS) was developed using classic tried-and-true design techniques. With hand-shaped x-bracing and stripped down appointments, the LM-300 gives players the sound they've come to expect from The Loar at an unprecedented price point.
The Loar LM-300 mandolin is assembled with a solid carved spruce top and solid maple back and sides. The maple neck has a comfortable rounded v-profile to fit in the hand perfectly.
For players who prefer a more streamlined look, the LM-300 has no purfling, just a single layer of ivoroid binding. High-quality Grover tuners, nickel hardware and an extremely thin polyurethane lacquer finish all combine to make this professional-quality instrument an amazing value and a first for the professional mandolin market.
The Loar LM-300-VS has a street price of $374.99 and is available now. Additional detail images of the LM-300 are available at their web site (links follow).
Additional information:
LM-300 at The Loar web site
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