The Loar LM-549-BKM - Matte Black

The Loar LM-549-BKM - Matte Black

Ready to bring some serious swagger to your next bluegrass circle or folk jam? The Loar LM-549-BKM Contemporary F-Style mandolin balances vintage acoustic mojo with a sleek, stealthy aesthetic that stands out in any crowd. Dressed up in a stunning matte black top paired with vintage burgundy back and sides, this carved beauty flips the script on traditional looks while delivering a classic, woody punch that slices cleanly through a dense live mix.

Underneath that gorgeous semi-gloss coat lies a premium recipe of all-solid tonewoods. The top features a hand-carved solid spruce soundboard, giving the instrument an incredibly crisp attack, quick responsiveness, and a ringing resonance that only gets better with age. To ground that sparkle, the back, sides, and neck are carved from solid figured maple, infusing your notes with brilliant focus, impressive projection, and clear note separation. The addition of a padauk fingerboard rounds out the sonic landscape, offering a splash of warmth and a unique silky feel under your fingers.

Instruments by The Loar draw inspiration from the historic golden era of acoustic instrument building—the very same classic designs famously favored by legendary icons like Bill Monroe. Whether you are letting loose on a blazing fast flatpicking solo or chopping out percussive rhythm, the comfortable rounded "V" neck profile and accessible 20-fret fingerboard make navigating this beauty an absolute breeze. It’s a bold conversation starter with a massive, vibrant voice built to perform.

Why Buy A Guitar From Palen Music Center?

Palen Music Center has a wide range of unique guitars to enhance the sound of your music! We have been trusted by musicians across the country since 1963 and are constantly working to provide the best value for our customers. With the addition of our new PLEK machine and our longtime veteran luthiers, we are pleased to provide top-quality guitar repair.

All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup.

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  Highlights

All-solid, hand-carved spruce and figured maple body for premium acoustic projection

Striking contemporary matte black top with an elegant vintage burgundy back and sides

Warm and rigid padauk fingerboard ensures lightning-fast playability and excellent strength

Comfortable rounded "V" neck profile promotes smooth movement across all 20 frets

Traditional adjustable ebony bridge and a genuine bone nut optimize tone and sustain

  Specifications

Body Wood: Solid Figured Maple

Top Wood: Hand-Carved Solid Spruce

Neck Wood: Figured Maple

Left/Right Handed: Right Handed

Fretboard Wood: Padauk

Scale Length: 13.906"

Fretboard Radius: Flat

Fretboard Inlay/Material: None

Neck Profile: Rounded V

Finish: Matte Black Top / Vintage Burgundy Back & Sides

Bridge Material: Ebony

Nut Material: Bone

Tuners: Nickel with Ivoroid Buttons

Electronics: None

Bridge: Adjustable Ebony

Manufacturer Part Number: LM-549-BKM