Thoughts on the loar 520-VS?

[SpencerMando]

I just ordered one today. It should get here just around tuesday. Wanted to ask what you guys think of it (I hope I made the right choice).

[Steve Zawacki]

My trusty Hohner HG-720 guitar hates it. Since my 520 arrived on Monday it has gotten all the love and the HG-720 may be destined to my granddaughter.

Am impressed with 520. Others can nit-pick it against other instruments, but I just can't find any complaint (and my wife says I'm sometimes too critical with my stuff). I'm not into a lot of decoration on instruments, and my stubby fingers prefer a flat board. The 520 has already well over 20 hours on it (being retired is great) and it's darned tough to put down. It got a very good set-up (thank you, Mr. Fear) and shows/sounds/feels it.

No buyer's remorse here. Should have bought one earlier.

[bmac]

It is interesting that you enquire after you purchace. not before.

But from what I understand, you made a good choice. I am assuming it will come properly set up.... If not, have a luthier do a good set up on it. If purchased from a mail order discounter it will not come set up.... A fact of life.

[roysboy]

I just ordered one today. It should get here just around tuesday. Wanted to ask what you guys think of it (I hope I made the right choice).

At this point , it's not what WE think of it ...it only matters what YOU think of it now that you've pulled the trigger . My only suggestion is that you give yourself a bit of time to grow attached to all the good points about it and try your best to ignore the not-so-good . Makes for a great relationship .

[Mandorich]

I LOVE my 520. I did get a great setup which really helped. I also changed the bridge. I play with loud bands sometimes so I went with a Fishman bridge with a pickup. If I was playing acoustically only I might have went with a Cumbetland Acoustic bridge. Enjoy!