John Reischman plays a 1923 Gibson F-5 Lloyd Loar Mandolin | Peghead Nation

Lloyd Loar-signed Gibson F-5 mandolins made between 1922 and 1924 are among the most valuable fretted instruments today. Peghead Nation instructor John Reischman is closely associated with a 1924 Gibson F-5 that he’s been playing for more than 30 years, and in this video, he demonstrates a different Loar, signed on June 13, 1923, and provided by Schoenberg Guitars.
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[@williamsmith41]

Great batch from 23! But I'm partial to the first Feb.18th 24 batch thanks to my historic Uncles 75305 that I spent loads of time with! My one is 75319, found in 97 with the 50's re-lacquer and block board so it went to Gilchrist for a correct re-varnish and correct board and its simply awesome!

[@JackCrees-hd9lc]

Awesome mando played by one of the all time greats

[@marygronert6757]

Love the sound of this instrument. So Beautiful. Where can I hear more of this music 🎶?

[@paolospadaro]

Beautiful 😻!!!!

[@williamsmith41]

No such thing as a "BAD" Loar F-5 or Fer for tht matter! God Bless.

[@TyeeHox]

I've played two Loars that were not so fantastic sounding. I also played John's 30 years ago when he first got it, and a year later after he radiused fretboard, and been flogged daily, and it sounded fantastic and played like butter.