The 1920s are often considered the "Golden Era" of Gibson mandolins, largely due to the influence of luthier and acoustical engineer Lloyd Loar.
The most defining feature is the simple, symmetrical teardrop or pear-shaped body, which is less expensive to produce than the F-style's scroll and points.
typically produces a warmer, more mellow tone compared to the brighter, more cutting sound of the F-holes found on Loar's Master Model instruments.
These mandolins featured a carved, arched spruce top and a carved, arched maple or birch back and sides. The use of carved tops and backs, a design inspired by violin construction
comes with a hard case
PRS SE Models 20% off / S2 models 15% off


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