A Loar Story with Darren Nicholson: June 13, 1923 Gibson F-5 Mandolin

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2 жыл бұрын

This is what Everyman Vintage is all about. Fine vintage instruments with a human touch, told from a human perspective. Darren Nicholson of Balsam Range chronicles (AND DEMOS) his June 13, 1923 Gibson F-5 Lloyd Loar mandolin, affectionately dubbed "Ferdinand," after the original owner. The demo closes the video after the brilliantly-told story. Subscribe for more tasty vintage instrument content!

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@banjoist123 Жыл бұрын

It's a testament to the quality of these early Gibsons that the thing can sit fully strung for 90 years and the neck is still flat. I've seen 2 year old mandolins that can't claim this.

@gregjones8065 2 жыл бұрын

Great story of a treasure seemingly "lost" for many years! It's hard to believe there are still some undocumented Loars out there. Congratulations to Darren on being able to aquire and play it!!

@pepcjim1 Жыл бұрын

What a wonderful story. What a wonderful responsibility.

@marty4485 Жыл бұрын

Awesome Darren,happy you were able to get such a important piece of American 🇺🇸 history. You deserve it brother.

@KennyHaney-iy3ob 5 ай бұрын

awesome story and awesome mandolin

@robtsologtr 18 күн бұрын

We do not own fine instruments, we have stewardship. It’s our duty to enjoy them, share music through them, and someday “pass it forward.” I love my Monteleone mando, a am dedicated in seeing that future generations experience it. ❤

@Vader99ify Жыл бұрын

I would love to just be able to afford a regular F5. Glad to hear a piece of history ended up in good hands!

@dennisschell5543 Жыл бұрын

What a great story! Thank you.

@fiddlix 2 жыл бұрын

What a find. I’ve played several Lora mandolins but that one is the is in best original condition I have ever seen. Congratulations… !

@michaelmullins1290 Жыл бұрын

Amazing story. You've always seemed so humble. I'm glad you got it bud. Hopefully I'll get to hear it in person one day.

@johncostelloe743 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your great story listening in Ireland God Bless

@hardworkerm3304 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful story and congratulations! I have it's Sibling. #72206 February 26, 1923 Video, the instrument. And your presentation are astounding

@reedj112 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the words about the video. Ferd is exquisite and happy Darren was able to get it! I'd love to pick 72206 some day!

@kellydonaldson2296 2 жыл бұрын

Such a great story. Couldn't be in better hands. Thanks for sharing!

@tomehCanada 7 ай бұрын

Congratulations. I'm happy the mando found a player to make it live.

@MelTurbyfill 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Darren! Somethings are just meant to be. Congratulations on finding such an incredible instrument. It not only looks fantastic, it sounds fantastic when you play it. I look forward to catching a performance where you play this mandolin live. Thank you for sharing such a great story.

@stephenhenion8304 Жыл бұрын

Music is all about interpretation, feeling, emotion, flow, and tone. As an accomplished musician, this Mandolin is the best at all of these. You Do play better with an instrument of this Heritage! Wishing you many productive years of 🎶🎵🎶

@rockyross7334 2 жыл бұрын

A great story. You're very fortunate to have this lovely old instrument..

@modernarcheology2868 9 ай бұрын

I don't play a string instrument and know nothing about Mandolin's, but thoroughly enjoyed this video. What a great story! So glad you were able to come across this and add it to your set of instruments.

@jameswhite874 2 жыл бұрын

Darren, Great Mandolins have Great stories behind them and yours my friend has that.

@geecheer7098 2 жыл бұрын

Very happy for you Darren. Wonderful story.

@dalonergan 2 жыл бұрын

Really great content, can’t wait to see more.

@Firekeeper61 5 ай бұрын

Great presentation! My Haywood County brother God bless you!

@williamsmith41 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, Very happy for you Darren!

@rede5426 2 жыл бұрын

What a great story for a great instrument. Deserves to have a song written about it! Great stuff. Thnx sharing. In 22 it all began, Lloyd Loar built a Ferdinand .... lah de dah lol.

@ACOUSTIC_4LOVE 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful Story! Truly God works in mysterious ways. Enjoy that LOAR. Sounds amazing-especially as you hit those high registers

@sangsayre1820 2 жыл бұрын

Mabey the best one I ever heard ❤🎶

@GabrielWsieman 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool Darin! Great mandolin too!

@tanukibrahma Жыл бұрын

Those mandolins really do sound sweet

@annaklinecreates 2 жыл бұрын

Heck yeah, friend. So, so cool. Long live Ferd!

@tylerrichman9 2 жыл бұрын

This was a great video. I really enjoyed it. Thanks!

@reedj112 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Tyler!

@dutchmiller704 Жыл бұрын

Wow. What a story. Hope to see you play it someday.

@user-sc1dg1vw9l 6 ай бұрын

Beautiful story.

@Mandoslicer 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Darren! Wow Wow Wow!!! I can’t imagine the depth of everything when you finally did the deal. Just amazing. I couldn’t help but wonder how it compares to your Duff A Model. Regardless, this is the mandolin story of the year for sure and a sure fire life changer for you. I can’t think of a person more poised for it than you buddy. Cheers! Bobby

@reedj112 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not Darren, so I can't speak with the same level of authority regarding how the two mandolins compare, but I have played both, and they are both incredible, albeit different, instruments. Darren's Duff is one of my favorite mandolins on earth, but there is a "Loar thing" that Ferdinand has that the Duff doesn't. I would best describe that "thing" as a clarity and power in the upper registers, almost a chimey, bell-like quality. It truly is beautiful and what I think makes Loars so special. I'm not sure I've ever encountered that exact quality in other mandolins. But none of that detracts from quality of the Duff, that thing is a hoss. So to sum it up, I'd love to have them both!!! They are great instruments that do their thing at the highest level, they are just different.

@jjmuni Жыл бұрын

Lloyd Loar certainly was a genius ahead of his time a known musician and innovator but not a luthier. There must have been great craftsman in Kalamazoo in the first half of the last century.

@bricebowlin8834 7 ай бұрын

If you're not already aware, it seems that Gibson has sort of re-adopted specs from that time frame on their mandolins. As of this time last week I believe. Early to mid-20s from what I understand. You present yet another fine bit of entertainment. I really appreciate the focus on the finer/vintage/antique instruments and equipment.. Also I want to give you props for personally responding to replies/responses. I can't say how much I appreciate it and how extremely different it truly is.. Says a lot about you as a man and what you mean to do with your channel.. Thank you my friend

@reedj112 18 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for watching and for your comments. I love sharing music and stories, and though I've been quiet for a while, there's more to come!

@dalgguitars Жыл бұрын

What a fun story!

@kenji3389 2 жыл бұрын

Mando sounds so happy under your fingers.

@rodneyharouff5739 Жыл бұрын

that's real cool!

@WildwoodvalleyBoy 9 ай бұрын

...would you NOT tell the purchase price ?

@johnlowry7768 Жыл бұрын

All the from AUSTRALIA WOW!

@dolinman 2 жыл бұрын

wow

@musicofanatic 2 жыл бұрын

Lloyd Loar was not a luthier, nor was he actually an accredited "Acoustic Engineer" as stated on the label he signed. Additionally, he did not design every aspect of the F-5...others at Gibson such as Ted McHugh came up with design aspects like the elevated fingerboard termination. That aside, what a great "meant to be" story, well presented!

@daynewatson7902 2 жыл бұрын

What song is it at the end?

@daynewatson7902 2 жыл бұрын

Never mind, it’s lonesome moonlight waltz

@robtsologtr 18 күн бұрын

Lonesome Moonlight Waltz by Bill Monroe

@danlloyd1775 Жыл бұрын

Are you going to bring the Lloyd lore to Mark Lloyd's house warming party in asheville on August 16th? I will see you there anyway. My name is Dan marks brother

@lloydsplace101 Жыл бұрын

thats not the same mandolin in the picture of him playing.

@reedj112 Жыл бұрын

Sure is!

@lindseywalker6925 Жыл бұрын

C'mon man!!! How much did it cost!!??

@pmscalisi 9 ай бұрын

There’s no need to ask 😂

@60beats44 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Reed for sharing this story with us. And what a sound, both coming from you and your cherished instrument. As a beginning mandolinist I would love to learn this tune kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e65pn9l-l9LWmIE.html&ab_channel=DavidBenedictMandolin Would you perhaps be in a position to help me with a TAB version?

@reedj112 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and for reaching out! Unfortunately, that's really something I do have much experience in, so I can't be much help with the tab.