Crafters of Tennessee, Tut Taylor/ Lloyd Loar Prodigal 5 A-Mandolin 2003 Vintage Sunburst W OHSC

2003 Crafters of Tennessee, not the cheaper import, but a TUT made USA Mando with an original retail of $12,000! Prodigal 5 A-Style Mandolin in Vintage Sunburst
Great condition
Comes with Original Hard Shell Brown Deluxe Plush Case.
#7 of 12 ever made, this is one of the very few faithful reproductions of the original Lloyd Loar Gibson A-5 Mandolin. I didn't even Know there was a Loar "A" , did you? It's a clone of the "Griffith" That Mark "TUT" Taylor, owned. A founding member of Gruhn's G.T.R. shop these guys were there to see it all!
Beautiful bookmatched flame maple back and sides, Spruce Top, Ebony fingerboard, Ivoroid Binding.
Made on the anniversary of the date of the original Lloyd Loar Gibson A-5 in the 20's. 
All original. Full disclosure, the bridge needs to be lowered, but sounds great as is! Slight bump above the 12th fret on the bass side only.

All shipping quotes are estimates; we're happy to use your shipper's number.  Trades considered.

Price reduced for quick sale! Will be on sale for short time only, have trade worked if no sale.. This is a once in a lifetime offer on a super rare and important handmade instrument!