Mystery photo...Fretboard Journal Question

[Larry S Sherman]

On Facebook the Freetboard Journal was wondering who this guy is:



Any guesses?

Larry

[Mark Robertson-Tessi]

Looks like it's Luke Thompson as someone suggested on the book of face.

[Raymond E.]

It is Luke Thompson...from there at Baton Rouge La. Worked hard for Blue Grass Music around there for years.Built mandolins,still does,I reckon....built "Thumper"..the mandolin Buck White played for years.....

[Larry S Sherman]

Nice detective work!

Larry

[Marty Henrickson]

Glad to see this answered.

[f5loar]

That's Luke for sure and what appears to be an original mid 20's Gibson Fern F5. I know Luke had a 1924 H5 Fern Loar mandola and converted into an F5 but I didn't know he owned an original Fern F5. Looks like a photo from the mid 50's.