The Loar LM-400-VS Mandolin
The LM-400 hand carved, nitrocellulose-finished A-model mandolin is a tribute to classic design techniques. From the hand-carved, hand graduated solid spruce top and solid figured maple back and sides to the abalone/mother-of-pearl fern headstock inlay, these mandolins update Golden Age craftsmanship for the modern era.
Carved and assembled in the Loar Hand Carved Design Workshop, then hand-rubbed with nitrocellulose lacquer for clean warm tone and powerful projection, the LM-400 gives players the professional “chop” to cut through the mix.
The LM-400 is assembled with a one-piece, rounded v-profile flamed maple neck and bound rosewood fretboard, compensated ebony bridge and vintage-style tuners. The bone nut and ebony bridge allow for the singing sustain that professional players look for in a high-quality hand-assembled mandolin. The nitrocellulose lacquer is thinly sprayed on the vintage sunburst finish and then hand-buffed for a finish that is beautiful and lets the voice of the instrument speak clearly.
SPECS
Top: |
Solid Hand-Carved, Hand-Graduated Spruce
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Back & Sides |
Solid Hand-Carved, Hand-Graduated Figured Maple Back, Solid Figured Maple Sides
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Neck: |
Maple with Rounded V-Profile
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Fretboard: |
Bound Rosewood with Ivory Binding
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Headstock Inlay: |
Loar Fern Abalone/M.O.P.
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Finish Type: |
Hand-Rubbed Nitrocellulose
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Finish Options: |
Vintage Sunburst
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Tuning Machines: |
Deluxe Nickel-Plated
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Scale Length: |
13-29/32"
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Truss Rod: |
Adjustable
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Frets: |
29
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Binding: |
Ivory
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Bridge: |
Compensated Ebony
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Upper Bout: |
6-3/4"
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Lower Bout: |
10"
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Nut, Width: |
Bone, 1-1/8"
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Depth: |
2-1/2"
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Body Length: |
12-3/4"
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Total Length: |
27-1/4"
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Pickup: |
None
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Item: |
LM-400-VS
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