When I go take a look at this thing, how can I tell if its the newer updated version or the older version?ĭo you think if its in good condition that I'm getting a good deal? I'd hate to spend 349 bucks on a used mandolin thats not as good as a new one from some other brand. I understand older versions of this model had laminate back and sides and I've heard they weren't very good, but newer ones are good. The good news is I'm not on the hook, if its broke or I don't like it. (in the oklahoma city area) I now guitar center isn't the best for that, or at least thats what I've heard. Even if I have to pay a little more to have it set up if I can find a place around here that can do it right. since new ones run around 700 bucks I figure its a good deal. Celtic, U.K.I found a used kentucky km-630 available from guitar centers website for 349 bucks.Jazz/Blues Variants, Bossa, Choro, Klezmer.Old-Time, Roots, Early Country, Cajun, Tex-Mex.Rock, Folk Rock, Roots Rock, Rockabilly.Bluegrass, Newgrass, Country, Gospel Variants.Technique, Theory, Playing Tips and Tricks.Jams, Workshops, Camps, Places To Meet Others.Looking for Information About Mandolins.Quick Navigation General Mandolin Discussions Top Traditional Kentucky A-model mandolins offer players that big sweet tone and easy playability, all priced within the reach of any budget-conscious musician.
It's interesting to me that at least at this local store, they've only been carrying Kentuckys for about 6 months or so, and of course they don't get much traffic re: mandos, I get the "you're the only dude pretty much who comes in here and looks at our mandolins" comment.anyhoo would be interested to hear your GC mando tales.
I'm curious as to your own local GC experiences re: mandos.what kind of stock, any deals in the past, etc.
was.you guessed it, the Kentucky km250, priced at $419. types that the Washburn was pretty good tone-wise, neck-feel, construction quality(distressed model at that!), etc all could have benefitted from a real good basic set-up, but the winner hands down of being ready to play with good/decent tone, etc. I'm not going to review each mando, but suffice it to say that of all these low-end asian manuf. Currently there are a few Gretch mandos, an F Alvarez model, an Epiphone A, a Washburn F model that lists for $749, and a Kentucky km250. This post is an observation on experiences at a local GC (Guitar Center) and nothing more seeing as I have purchased a lot of merchandise there over the years, and continue to do so, I harbor no ill will against GC.so please, let's not get all in a lather over GC, if Aunt Matilda works there, I'm not attacking her!I stop off at my local GC at least 1x/month on a Friday on my way home during my 50 mile commute.I check out their mando selection, bring in my tuner and a pick, then proceed to tune and play what's out in stock. If the subject of "Guitar Center" is too sensitive for you to bear, it might be better to avoid reading further. DISCLAIMER If you have a family member or loved one that works at Guitar Center, this post is not a personal attack on my part against you or them! If you own stock in Guitar Center's corporation, I doubt the post on this web site will affect their bottom line.