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So I got to play 2 Loars at Carter Vintage Guitars in Nashville this week.

A 1924 F5 (12/1/24) - $175,000 - and a 1924 H5 mandola (3/31/24) - $105,000.

Very glad I didn't drop either of them.
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It's gigantic and it sometimes feels like I'm simultaneously going for a home run while I'm pickin', which is a cool feeling. :-)

I personally prefer a thin neck.

Thanks, Jim.

I'm doing both :-) I usually use a thumb pick for 70% of the notes and grab the higher ones with my ring finger.

Hi,

I bought the 1913 Gibson K4 Mandocello that is discussed in this thread:
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