New Loar A220 vs.

[THEE HAMMER]

I've been shopping for a decent mando to hold me over until I can figure out what I want on a custom for a while, i've tried a few dozen sub 2k A's and F's in the past few months and the Loar A styles have always impressed me for the money... especially the chunky necks and beefy frets that I do so well with. I've tried the 300 and 400 series as well but the understated look of the 220 appeals to me a bit more. I really love the looks of this one, I ordered it blindly after playing a couple in stores and I couldn't be happier.

I've lurked here for a few years and this is the first time i've had anything remotely worth sharing. Here's to continuing musical growth and happiness all!





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[THEE HAMMER]

Photobucket is being a paint, the other pictures will have to wait for a while :(


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[Mule Train]

Nice one. How does it play?

Do you know what kind of tuners are on it? Do you have a pic of the back of the headstock? I am trying to find the stock tuners for mine.
Since photobucket changed their website it has been a Royal pain.

[THEE HAMMER]

Nice one. How does it play?

Do you know what kind of tuners are on it? Do you have a pic of the back of the headstock? I am trying to find the stock tuners for mine.
Since photobucket changed their website it has been a Royal pain.


Thanks!

It plays wonderfully, the stock tuners aren't horrible so I will keep them on for a while. I'll take a picture and post it when photobucket decides to play nice.

[Jim Ferguson]

Welcome Hammer........I have The Loar LM220-VS & I LOVE this mando........has a rich sound, easy playability & clear as a bell up & down the neck. I too love the wide nut........suits my hand size. Bottom line: the best mando for $379.00 in my humble opinion.
Peace,

[Clement Barrera-Ng]

Nice one. How does it play?

Do you know what kind of tuners are on it? Do you have a pic of the back of the headstock? I am trying to find the stock tuners for mine.
Since photobucket changed their website it has been a Royal pain.

You can see a shot of the back of the headstock here: http://www.acousticvibesmusic.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1611

Looks like the same worm-over Gotohs that came on my older LM400 a while back. Unless you're really interested in getting the same one, a set of Grovers 309 will do just fine.

[Bill Snyder]

Why do you need Photobucket? You post your photos straight to the Mandolin Cafe.