The Loar LM-600 VS Mandolin    The Loar LM-600 Mandolin is a professional grade instrument that will meet the requirements of the most discerning musicians.  Hand-carved and graduated from solid select tonewoods and featuring a lightweight nitrocellulose finish for incredible protection, The Loar's LM-600 Professional F-Style mandolin is an accurate replica of an original 1920's F5-style mandolin. The hand-buffed ebony finish with nitrocellouse lacquer provides a sheen and an authentic pre-war style bark that will impress even the most avid vintage purist. The LM-600 features a solid hand-carved spruce top, solid hand-carved figured maple back and sides, a one-piece maple neck with rounded "V" profile, bound ebony fretboard and an abalone and mother of pearl custom flower pot headstock inlay.  Playing this mandolin is a true joy, the sound is nothing short of amazing, and the craftsmanship that was used in the making of this instrument makes it a truly amazing value. Included is a brand new The Loar case. What was refurbished on this mandolin?
There is a minor finish blemish under the strings next to the neck.  I have included a picture pointing to it, but it cannot be seen unless the light is shining at an angle.  No one will ever see it when you are playing.   **The pictures are of the actual mandolin you will receive**Here is how much cash you will save!
Manufacturer List Price $1,133.99
"Street Price" $849.00
My Price $629.00
Save $220.00
  Specifications Top:  Solid Hand-carved, Hand-graduated Spruce Back and Sides:  Solid Hand-carved, Hand-graduated Figured Maple Back, Solid Flamed Maple Sides Neck: 1 Piece Maple with Rounded "V" Profile Fretboard: Bound Ebony Headstock Inlay: Abalone/ Mother of Pearl Loar Flowerpot Finish: Handbuffed Nitrocellulose Tuning Machines: Gotoh, Nickel Plated Brass Scale: 13 29/32" Trussrod: Adjustable Frets: 29 Binding: Ivory Bridge: Compensated Adjustable Ebony Upper Bout: 6 3/4" Lower Bout: 10" Nut, Width: Bone, 1 1/8" Depth: 2 1/2" Body Length: 12 3/4" Total Length: 27 1/4"
  FAQ, frequently asked questions
Why are instruments sent to a refurbisher?  The instrument could be a discontinued model, have a finish imperfection, or need a minor repair.Who refurbishes your instruments?  All of my instruments come from the largest and best refurbisher in the country, where any issue found is corrected by a factory trained and authorized luthier.Does a refurbished instrument have the manufacturer warranty?  No, any instrument sent to a refurbisher, regardless of the reason it was sent there, no longer carries the manufacturer warranty.Will I need to set up my instrument when I receive it?  All of my instruments have been set-up before shipping, so most are ready to play out of the box.  However some instruments may need a minor adjustment after shipping due to changes in temperature, humidity, and  getting bumped around during shipping.What identifies an instrument as being refurbished?  All refurbished instruments have a small used stamp on the back of the head stock and are issued a new serial number.  This is to prevent an unethical dealer from concealing the fact that the instrument was sent to a refurbisher.