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The LM-700 is a tribute to classic design techniques. From the hand-carved, hand-graduated AAA spruce top and AAA flamed maple back and sides to the abalone/mother-of-pearl headstock inlay, these mandolins were built to represent Golden Age craftsmanship updated for the modern era. Carved and assembled in the Loar Hand Carved Design Workshop, then hand-rubbed with an extra thin poly finish for clean warm tone and powerful projection, these mandolins deliver professional-level sound and playability.

The LM-700 is assembled with a one-piece maple neck and bound ebony fretboard, ebony bridge and vintage-style Gotoh tuners. The bone nut and ebony bridge allow for the singing sustain and sharp "chop" that professional players look for in a high-quality mandolin.
The Loar LM-700 F-Model Mandolin Vintage Sunburst
The Loar LM-700 F-Model Mandolin Vintage Sunburst

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  • Top: Solid Hand-Carved, Hand-Graduated AAA Spruce
  • Back & Sides Solid Hand-Carved, Hand-Graduated AAA Flamed Maple Back, Solid Flamed Maple sides
  • Neck: One-Piece Maple with Rounded "V" Profile
  • Fretboard: Bound Ebony
  • Headstock Inlay: Loar Flowerpot Abalone/M.O.P.
  • Finish Type: Hand-buffed Nitrocellulose
  • Finish Options: Vintage Sunburst
  • Tuning Machines: Gotoh
  • Scale Length: 13-29/32"
  • Truss Rod: Adjustable
  • Frets: 29
  • Binding: Ivory and Black/White Purfling
  • Bridge: Compensated Adjustable Ebony
  • Includes hardshell case

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  • Top: Solid Hand-Carved, Hand-Graduated AAA Spruce
  • Back & Sides Solid Hand-Carved, Hand-Graduated AAA Flamed Maple Back, Solid Flamed Maple sides
  • Neck: One-Piece Maple with Rounded "V" Profile
  • Fretboard: Bound Ebony
  • Headstock Inlay: Loar Flowerpot Abalone/M.O.P.
  • Finish Type: Hand-buffed Nitrocellulose
  • Finish Options: Vintage Sunburst
  • Tuning Machines: Gotoh
  • Scale Length: 13-29/32"
  • Truss Rod: Adjustable
  • Frets: 29
  • Binding: Ivory and Black/White Purfling
  • 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"

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    submitted8 years ago

    byJohn P

    fromEden Prairie MN

    I reviewed the first one I bought it was great except for a fat lump at the f hole. Had to sell that one. I recently bought again and sent it back because there was a dime size divot in the sound board.Idk how QC would let that through.The new one is about perfect.

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    submitted9 years ago

    byJohn P

    fromMontana

    I am very happy with this purchase this mando has a bark! So much easier and fun to play than my Kentucky A model. A beauty to look at too. Very well made some older reviews online had issues but either I got a good one or the quality control has improved. I'm a novice mando player but now I'm on a mission!

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  • submitteda year ago

    asked byFrank E

    fromSpring Branch,Tx

    Is this a standard neck width? Old hans can't play the wide ones

    Is this a standard neck width? Old hans can't play the wide ones

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The LM has a 1-1/8” Nut Width

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byHuston

    fromGentry, Arkansas

    I ordered the LM-700 F Model , And it has been quite awhile. I know it is on back order, but was wondering if you have an idea on how much longer? thanks Huston

    I ordered the LM-700 F Model , And it has been quite awhile. I know it is on back order, but was wondering if you have an idea on how much longer? thanks Huston

    Open Reply - Thomas
    ETA of late December

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byARCHIE

    fromMA

    Where wAS IT MADE/ USA/CHINA

    Where wAS IT MADE/ USA/CHINA

    Open Reply - Ronald
    These are made in China.