#Kentucky mandolin km 150s free#

I assume the finish is poly? The action is high, but I can take care of that. The back has a fairly non-exciting mis-matched flame maple, but very mild amount of flame-quite plain. One review I read implied that it was as step up from the KM-150. The model is discontinued, I cant seem to find the original sale price, and most of the reviews say that it is a good beginner mandolin 'for the price' I hope you can see the dilemma. She is finally ready to admit shell never play it. Never played, just looked at by my wife who it belongs to. Been in a gig bag since bought about 12 years ago. I assume the 's' indicates solid wood, but it was fairly hard to tell by looking at the f-holes due to the rather thick finish. I found a used Kentucky KM-160 with a case for for 150. Kentucky KM-150 Mandolin - 300 (Durango) Kentucky Mandolin - KM150. It does has the long fingerboard extension like an A5/F5, rather than the more abbreviated style that seems to be currently offered. Basically, I'm asking are there variations of this model that I should be aware of? It is marked on the inside sticker, Made in China.

#Kentucky mandolin km 150s free#

Current model is available new on Amazon for $429 with free shipping. I checked some eBay completed items for comparision and see that some have sold (used) for as little as $130, even though the retail price is fairly high for this model.

When it comes to tone and playability, the KM-150 also excels. Seems like a good deal at $250, but no case. The Kentucky KM-150 mandolin is a fabulous value available in an all-solid, traditionally designed, A-style instrument that beautifully combines period-correct vintage specifications with an amazingly affordable price. A local store has a used Kentucky KM-350s for sale.