The Loar LM520VS Mandolin

Great no-frills workhorse F-model mandolin based upon classic Loar designs. Features all solid woods, hand carved spruce top, hand carved maple back & sides, f-holes, maple neck, gloss polyurethane lacquer sunburst finish, dot-inlaid rosewood fretboard with extension, 13-29/32" scale, adjustable ebony bridge, "The Loar" peghead inlay, bound body & neck, nickel plated hardware and adjustable truss rod.
Only played once, paid $500.