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Americans started making jazz guitars in 1883. In 1920,
the L5 jazz guitar and F5 mandolin, developing and
constructing by Lloyd Loar, came of age and Gibson
entered a golden age of innovation. Lloyd Loar¡¯s
contribution to string instruments continues to go
recognized by many.
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Greg Rich, the custom shop manager of Gibson,
established the brand name - ¡°The Loar¡± which was
purchased by AXL in 2005 and started being manufactured
at the company¡¯s plant in China. AXL introduced a new
generation of ¡°The Loar¡± jazz guitar and mandolin,
combing expert craftsmanship and classic designs with
upgraded features, to today¡¯s players and caused a
sensation at 2008 NAMM show. During the Musikmesse
Frankfurt 2008, main importers were scrambling for the
exclusive dealership for ¡°The Loar¡±. The majority of
dealers comment the overall quality of these jazz guitar
and mandolin are fast approaching the U.S. quality
level. All customers give thumbs up for the excellent
sound of ¡°The Loar¡± products. |
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From left:
Mr. Alan Liu, the CEO of AXL
Mr. Greg Rich, ¡°The Loar¡± Product Designer |
From left:
Mr. Steve Patrino, the president of AXL USA
Mr. Alan Liu, the CEO of AXL |
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All ¡°The Loar¡± jazz guitar and mandolin are hand carved
by experienced instruments craftsman. Every detail to
these fine instruments is checked to assure a world
class sound. Also to assure a consistent quality sound
we use very high quality materials such as German
spruce, etc.
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We are one of the only musical instrument factories in
Asia to use Nitrocellulose Lacquer. A very difficult
process s, but assures a natural pure acoustic sound and
will help preserve the instrument for 100¡¯s of years.
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