Numerous modern mandolin makers build instruments that largely replicate the Gibson F-5 Artist models built in the early 1920s under the supervision of Gibson acoustician Lloyd Loar. Original Loar-signed instruments are sought after and extremely valuable. Other makers from the Loar period and earlier include Lyon and Healy, Vega and Larson Brothers. Some notable modern American carved mandolin manufacturers include, in addition to Kay, Gibson, Weber, Monteleone and Collings. Mandolins from other countries include The Loar (China), Santa, Rosa (China), Michael Kelly (Korea), Eastman (China), Kentucky (China), Heiden (Canada), Gilchrist (Australia) and Morgan Monroe (China). COUNT 5
QSN1 What style of Gisbon Mandolin was largely replicated? ANS1 Gibson F-5 QSN2 When was the Gibson F-5 largely replicated? ANS2 early 1920s QSN3 Who supervised the Gibson F-5's replication?  ANS3 Gibson acoustician Lloyd Loar QSN4 Who are the other makers from the Loar period?  ANS4 Lyon and Healy, Vega and Larson Brothers QSN5 Who were notable modern American mandolin manufacturers?  ANS5 Kay, Gibson, Weber, Monteleone and Collings.