You can do a lot worse. It's not an exact copy of any particular old Gibson model; with the short scale and 16" body, it's probably closest to an L-4, though the maple neck is different. The top and back are carved out of nice woods, the neck has a V profile; it's clearly geared towards those who want a vintage-y sound and appearance.
Every Loar I've had the opportunity to play has been a much nicer guitar than its price would suggest (not that they're exactly cheap, but still...).
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