Two different Mandolin models are available -

The Standard F5 is built to the same (average - no two LLoyd Loar F5 were exactly alike) dimensions as the Lloyd Loar F5.
The specifications for the Standard F5 are:

  • Adirondack Spruce Top (other options available)
  • Gibson style tone bars (X bracing option available)
  • Red Maple back, sides and neck (other options available)
  • Ebony peg head overlay with Fern or Flower Pot inlay
  • Mother of pearl truss rod cover
  • Two way truss rod
  • Ebonized overlay on back side of peg head
  • Gold plated tuners with mother of pearl knobs (other options available)
  • Ebony fingerboard (12" radius) with top and side dots at frets 5, 7, 10, 12 and 15
  • Ebony fingerboard extender supports
  • Lloyd Loar replica bridge
  • Gold plated Gibson style tailpiece (Bill James tailpiece optional)
  • Gold plated button for strap
  • Ivoroid/black/white binding around front and back of body
  • Ivoroid binding on peg head and fingerboard

The Custom is built to the same specifications as the Standard F5 with additional inlay such as:

  • Custom peg head inlay
  • Custom fingerboard inlay
  • MOP or abalone purfling
  • Other user specified options

Variations on any of these styles can be done upon request.