--- product_id: 70662552 title: "The Loar LM-110-BRB Honey Creek A-Style Mandolin" brand: "banjo ben's" price: "€ 970.26" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/70662552-the-loar-lm-110-brb-honey-creek-a-style-mandolin store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # Maple neck with thin 'V' profile for ergonomic comfort Satin brownburst finish for vintage aesthetic appeal Hand-carved solid spruce top for authentic 1920s tone The Loar LM-110-BRB Honey Creek A-Style Mandolin **Brand:** banjo ben's **Price:** € 970.26 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎶 Own the stage with vintage vibes and modern comfort! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Loar LM-110-BRB Honey Creek A-Style Mandolin by banjo ben's - **How much does it cost?** € 970.26 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/70662552-the-loar-lm-110-brb-honey-creek-a-style-mandolin) ## Best For - banjo ben's enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted banjo ben's brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Ergonomic Maple Neck:** Thin 'V' profile neck designed for effortless grip and smooth strumming, perfect for long practice sessions. - • **Precision Setup Ready:** Optimized fretboard design without extension beyond the 20th fret ensures unhindered strumming and easy bridge adjustments. - • **Sleek Satin Brownburst Finish:** A timeless finish that blends classic style with contemporary elegance, making your instrument stand out on stage. - • **Vintage Tone, Modern Playability:** Experience the authentic 1920s mandolin 'chop' with a hand-carved spruce top that cuts through any ensemble. - • **Built to Last with 5-Year Warranty:** Crafted from premium woods and backed by a 5-year warranty, this mandolin is your reliable partner in musical growth. ## Overview The Loar LM-110-BRB Honey Creek A-Style Mandolin features a hand-carved solid spruce top delivering authentic 1920s tonal warmth, paired with a comfortable maple neck sporting a thin 'V' profile for ergonomic playability. Finished in a satin brownburst, this mandolin balances vintage aesthetics with modern design enhancements like a fretboard trimmed at the 20th fret for smooth strumming. Ideal for beginners and seasoned players alike, it offers stable tuning, rich sound, and durability backed by a 5-year warranty. ## Description Product Description Authentic mandolin "chop" is recognizable from the first strum, and can only be found in an instrument with a true, hand-carved spruce top. The Loar hand-carved the tops of the LM-110 to provide that real 1920's sound, but with enough vibration to still cut through in today's ensemble playing. The thin "V" profile of the maple neck fits comfortably in the player's hand and our removal of the fretboard extension beyond the 20th fret allows for easy strumming without getting hung up on the extended upper frets. The original and authentic A-model body shape is quite simply a longstanding favorite. From the Manufacturer Authentic mandolin "chop" is recognizable from the first strum, and can only be found in an instrument with a true, hand-carved spruce top. The Loar hand-carved the tops of the LM-110 to provide that real 1920's sound, but with enough vibration to still cut through in today's ensemble playing. The thin "V" profile of the maple neck fits comfortably in the player's hand and our removal of the fretboard extension beyond the 20th fret allows for easy strumming without getting hung up on the extended upper frets. The original and authentic A-model body shape is quite simply a longstanding favorite. ## Features - Hand-Carved Solid Spruce Top - Maple Neck with Thin ”V” Profile - 1-1/8” Nut Width - Satin Brownburst Finish ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Asin | B07739DWQZ | | Back Material Type | Maple | | Best Sellers Rank | #54,807 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #25 in Mandolins (Musical Instruments) | | Body Material Type | Maple | | Brand Name | Banjo Ben's | | Color | Brownburst | | Connector Type | 6.35mm Jack | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (70) 4.6 out of 5 stars | | Finish Type | Satin | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00840246039965 | | Hand Orientation | Right | | Included Components | Mandolin, Nut (Bone, 1-1/8 in.) | | Instrument | Mandolin | | Item Dimensions | 25.5 x 9.75 x 2 inches | | Item Type Name | Mandolin | | Item Weight | 3.2 pounds | | Manufacturer | The Loar | | Manufacturer Part Number | LM-110-BRB | | Material Type | Ebony Wood, Maple Wood, Padauk, Spruce Wood | | Model Name | Honey Creek A-Style Mandolin | | Model Number | LM-110-BRB | | Number Of Items | 1 | | Number Of Strings | 8 | | Operation Mode | Manual | | Sound Profile | warm, woody, full | | String Material Type | Phosphor Bronze | | Top Material Type | Hand-Carved Solid Spruce | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Upc | 840246039965 | | Warranty Description | 5 years. | ## Product Details - **Back Material Type:** Maple - **Brand:** Banjo Ben's - **Color:** Brownburst - **Finish Type:** Satin - **Instrument:** Mandolin - **Item Weight:** 3.2 pounds - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 25.5 x 9.75 x 2 inches - **Operation Mode:** Manual - **String Material Type:** Phosphor Bronze - **Top Material Type:** Hand-Carved Solid Spruce ## Images ![The Loar LM-110-BRB Honey Creek A-Style Mandolin - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/518Ig113roL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Does this have a truss rod?** A: Yes, it does have a truss rod. For what it's worth, this seems to be the best mid-range mandolin for the best price. By mid-range, I mean it's not under a hundred bucks but made of plywood with no truss rod, etc. It's not hand carved by some geezer in Kentucky, either. I found while I was figuring out which one to buy that there are three orders of magnitude. Those that cost in the $10s of dollars, those in the $100s, and those in the $1,000s. Of the ones in the $100s, the Loar appears to be the one to get. **Q: Is it already setup?** A: This mandolin will come with a factory setup. You'll want to double check everything when you receive it. **Q: Can this be restrung left handed?** A: Yes but the nut and the bridge would have to be changed or modified Thanks Tim m The guitar man store **Q: Why does it not have a pickguard want the wood get marked up from the the pick** A: Most mandolin players remove pickguards anyway. The wood can be marked, but that gives character. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A quality instrument at an affordable price *by on Reviewed in the United States April 30, 2025* SYNOPSIS:You should buy this instrument if you have not played mandolin before, and you are looking for a quality instrument at an affordable price.I am an amateur musician. I sing in multiple choirs, and I also play the recorder, irish whistle, and organ (in that order, lol). Before purchasing this instrument, the #1 question on my mind was "Is this a quality instrument at an affordable price?"Because while I’ve learned from experience that there is a huge variation in the quality of an instrument that is in the most basic, cheapest price category. Don’t get me wrong, the most important factor in music is almost always the musician. A good musician can make a bad instrument sound good. But when you’re learning, it’s good to have an instrument that doesn’t impede your progress.There are plenty of videos on YouTube with recommended beginner mandolin models. I’ve probably watched all of them. This particular mandolin is mentioned in a number of them, but was ranked behind some other mandolins (which are now roughly $500 - 600). Because this wasn’t the top ranked recommended mandolin in any of the YouTube videos, I was a bit worried. But those worries were entirely unfounded. This mandolin has a lovely sound, and since I bought it last month, I’ve basically played it whenever I'm not working, eating, or sleeping.I am still learning to play, and I am sure that those mandolin YouTubers are correct when they say that the $500 or 600 mandolins are better than this one. But this instrument is beautiful, appears to be well-built and well-made from quality material, and most importantly, it sounds beautiful. And I have been just having a blast playing it.SET UP:There are some videos on YouTube that explain how you want to go about positioning the bridge to get the best sound, and also how and why you may want to adjust the height of the action (the distance between the strings and the fretboard). I was able to set this instrument up--position the bridge and set the level of the action--without needing to take it in to a music shop.One note, you’ll want to be careful when you’re positioning the bridge. The strings put a lot of tension on the bridge, and if you’re not careful, the strings will knock the bridge down. This happened to me--I felt embarrassed, but the instrument and bridge were both fine.ACCESSORIES:Unlike the super-cheap ~$130 mandolin kits on Amazon, this instrument does not come with any accessories--no strap, no case, no arm-rest, no tuner. However, aside from the case, most of these accessories are relatively cheap ($20 or less). I bought all of these accessories on Amazon--including a lovely strap (Music First Blue Jasmine Ukelele Strap)--though it says it’s a Ukelele Strap, it fits this instrument well; and a sturdy hard case (Crossrock ABS Molded Case for A-Style Mandolin [CRA862MABL]).TUNING:One of the major complaint I read about many entry level mandolins is that they don’t maintain their tuning very well, and will go out of tune even while they are being played. That has not been my experience with this instrument. I’ve been playing every day, and check the tuning when I pick it up before I start to play. Often I don’t need to tune it up. Or at most, one or two of the eight strings drifted a smidge out of tune overnight. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Set it up and you’ll be happy with this! *by on Reviewed in the United States July 4, 2021* Update: this is a great mandolin for the price! Tuning is stabile, sounds more expensive than it was. Highly recommended.Really quite decent mandolin at a fair price. I have a bunch of great guitars, this is my first mandolin. I had played a 1920 Gibson oval hole recently and fell in love. But I didn’t want to spend a bunch of money, since it’s a new instrument to me. It took me a little time on YouTube to figure out how to set it up - how to intonate the bridge and set the action lower. As it is now I lowered the bridge quite a bit, and it played much better than it did when it arrived. It’s in tune up. the neck, and played nice. It has a charming sound, plenty of “chop” for my taste, and tonally it’s pretty rich and bright but also balanced. Obviously this doesn’t exactly compare that that Gibson, but it’s really impressive for an imported mandolin. I played the rogue one a while back and it wasn’t bad, this is quite a bit better in my estimation and worth the jump in price. Unless I start really getting into it, it will likely satisfy my needs for recording and taking it with me where I go. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Instrument for the Price *by on Reviewed in the United States June 5, 2026* Love it....been playing it regularly in gigs and in jams....great mandolin for the price...great for beginners and low intermediate... ## Frequently Bought Together - The Loar LM-110-BRB Honey Creek A-Style Mandolin - Dunlop Primetone Semi-Round 1.3mm Sculpted Plectra (Grip) - 3 Pack Guitar Picks (514P1.30) - D'Addario Accessories Leather Mandolin Strap - Mandolin Accessories - Cradle Style - Brown --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/70662552-the-loar-lm-110-brb-honey-creek-a-style-mandolin](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/70662552-the-loar-lm-110-brb-honey-creek-a-style-mandolin) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-10-16*