Gibson (Loar) K-5 mandocello 1924
Gibson (Loar) K-5 mandocello 1924
please do not attempt to purchase this instrument through this website. Email stevie@mightyfineguitars for purchase and shipping details.
in truly spectacular shape, both cosmetically and playability-wise
one small ding on the top, one cracked tuner button
7 of the strings are ‘20s-era
serial #76711 – handwritten on interior paper label, visible through the bass-side f-hole, with Master Model label
Virzi #10216
original hard-shell case with replaced leather handle
VIDEO: Mike Marshall & Caterina Lichtenberg play Bach on “the two finest mandocellos in the world,” says Mike: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXYG0Y12bNM
Mike Marshall & Caterina Lichtenberg play “Elzic’s Farewell” on the ‘24 Loar mandocello and her famous Alfred Woll mandolin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQQLJv9b8kQ
expert appraisals of this instrument are available on request. Serious buyers only, please!
only 6 Loar-signed K-5’s were thought to be in existence and a total of only 8 mandocellos made before World War II. The advent of this instrument now raises the possibility of creating a 7th quartet of Loar-signed Master Model instruments
please do not attempt to purchase this instrument through this website. Email stevie@mightyfineguitars for purchase and shipping details.