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  1. Dec-09-2014, 4:03pm #1
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    My Kentucky KM900 (NOS varnish model) just got here a few hours ago!

    I let it adjust to the inside temp for the first two hours. Then I tuned it up and hit a few chop chords and note runs.. This KM900 sounds deep and full. Night and day compared to my Gretsch G9310!

    I transplanted the finger rest from the Gretsch as I prefer to have one and love the look.

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    Nice, enjoy!
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    Joey- I don't want to rain on anyone's parade, but if it were mine I would not have put the Gretsch pick guard on there. Looks like it was necessary to drill a hole in the top and side. Most folks these days install a "floating" pick guard where the mounting holes are in the side of the fingerboard attached with two pins. Do a thread search on the topic and you will see what I mean.

    It is certainly yours to with as you will but you may have a hard time selling it in the future. Hopefully you will want to keep it a long time though. Enjoy!
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    Quote Originally Posted by multidon View Post
    Joey- I don't want to rain on anyone's parade, but if it were mine I would not have put the Gretsch pick guard on there. Looks like it was necessary to drill a hole in the top and side. Most folks these days install a "floating" pick guard where the mounting holes are in the side of the fingerboard attached with two pins. Do a thread search on the topic and you will see what I mean.

    It is certainly yours to with as you will but you may have a hard time selling it in the future. Hopefully you will want to keep it a long time though. Enjoy!
    Thank you for the info. I already installed the unit without any problems. The top screw went into the neck block.
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    Wow, I love that antique looking burst. And the Kentucky KM900/950 seem to have a more slender body than many A-styles. I like it.
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    Enjoy your new mandolin. The more you play it, the more you'll like it.
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    that pickguard is cool! I like how you personalized your new mandolin.
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  14. Dec-10-2014, 8:48am #10
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    Thanks Celeb and Paul! Can't wait to see how she ages..

    I have named her Pearl.
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    More pics!
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    Congrats, Joey.
    Enjoy your new mandolin with that distinctive pick guard.
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    Your new mandolin will certainly fear no picks!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jeff Budz View Post
    Your new mandolin will certainly fear no picks!!
    No it will not.. Haha!
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    Joey, That is a great choice. I have the F version and love it. Congratulations!
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    Quote Originally Posted by lflngpicker View Post
    Joey, That is a great choice. I have the F version and love it. Congratulations!
    Thanks Dan. I got lucky and found this in the short run spirit varnish over on Ebay for a good price.
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