Restoration
Gibson F5 mandolin #73490
Signed by Lloyd Loar May 29, 1923
Repair issues
missing headstock scroll (w/binding)
thin f’board w/30s style bold w/b/w binding
low bridge height .615” (opt. range: .625”-.750”)
truss rod fully tightened
top cracks - repaired w/cleats
back seam - repaired w/cleat
top pick wear damage under p’guard - repaired w/black finish
overspray top & back
teens stamped t’piece cover
Work done
Repair completed
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