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Thanks Mike and the rest of you folks for helping me out by answering my questions. As always, it's a pleasure to be part of this mandolin community.
Rich

Dear Cafers-
I have recently acquired a February 18, 1924 Loar. The tail piece is different that other vintage Gibsons that I have seen. In particular, the detail on the top on the traditional...

I have followed this thread with great interest. As I said in an earlier post, I am interested in buying a Loar and have been gathering information on available Loars, prices, and tax consequences....

I want to put my toe in the water here. First, hello to Gary who knows me from prior mando transactions. I understand the high costs of the Loars, that there is a wide variety in condition and sound,...

NEW DUDE TO BE-
108700I hope that this is the right topic to post a new mandolin in progress albeit not Darryl's.
I am super excited about a new mando that Lynn Dudenbostel is making for me. Here...

Yes, it is a Sobell. John was a friend and musical mentor. Simply put, I miss him and think of him often. Rich M.