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    I have a Kentucky KM-500S with serial number 18683. I would like to determine it's date of production. Does anyone have any ideas or know where I could find the information myself? I have already been on the Saga website and sent them an email, but have yet to receive a response. Thanks.

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    Oh, I thought it was going to be a question like....

    If a young couple from Kentucky court each other, get married, ends up moving to Ohio and then gets a divorce, are they still brother and sister?

    Sorry! That's no help at all, but it's what I was thinking.




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    I was thinkin' the same thing.

    Sorry, couldn't help it. I think you can email Saga for some guildelines.




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    I thought it was going to be, question- Why do they only have sex education three days a week In Kentucky? answer- Because the need the mule for driver's education the other two days.
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    Everbodys kin in Kintucky..........

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    but seriously folks...take me wife,please...
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    do you know why it is so hard to solve murder cases in Kentucky? Because there aren't any dental records, and everyone has the same DNA.
    A wrong note played timidly is a wrong note. A wrong note played with authority is an interpretation.

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    Well, looks like everybody who reads the header on this one has the same idea. I suspect we're all kinfolk.

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    Got THAT right, Uncle Bob.

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    same reaction here...

    Kintucky, 3 million people, 5 last names....:D

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    Kodiak must be wondering whats going on. He asked a question about a mandolin and got a lesson in shallow genetic pools.
    Kodiak, you might try Gruhn(sp?)Music or Elderley Instruments. They may be able to answer your question.
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    I must apologize for what I started on this thread. I hope you find out how to get information about Kentucky serial numbers, Kodiak!

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    Ya know... ah never mind. too easy.
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    ...It would have been called a "teethbrush" if it was invented anywhere but Kentucky....

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    I think it's funny still...

    But I really don't think there is a good answer. I have seen this discussion before and maybe even started trying to find out if there was an exact serial number/date system. I think what we determined was that no one knows for sure. Not sure Saga will reply if they kept records on it. Desert Rose may have some insight but I believe even the "master model" series numbers are mixed up some years. sometimes they begin with the year of mfg but many do not. good luck and let us know if you find anything.
    .... now back to the jokes:p

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    They do ask you if you are related when you get your marriage license. I think they ask if you are 1st cousins or something like that.
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    Hey im from kentucky and my sister and brother are married to a brother and sister...but I have no idea how to date a kentucky mandolin tho.
    Look up (to see whats comin down)

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    R.L.G., are there 4 people involved in your comment (other than yourself), or just 2?

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    What dose a tornado and a divorse have in common in KY....No matter what happens someone's going to lose a mobile home
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    Just an update on my progress...

    Sent an email to Saga a week or so ago with no response thus far. I've searched the internet and haven't found anything helpful on this model (KM-500S) or the Japanese production of Kentucky mandolins. Anyone know of any websites that may lead me in the proper direction. Thanks.




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    You might give John Brinkman a call at Waco Vintage Instruments in Mansfield, Texas. He's pretty knowledgable on most instruments and has several reference books. A nice guy too, 817-473-9144.




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    SJenninigs...4 people and from what I read above 5.3 teeth...LOL
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    In my search for information about my Kentucky KM-500S, I contacted Jim from Trinity guitars...here is a very, very good deal on a nice mandolin. #If I hadn't just purchased mine from Elderly (for $700-$750), I would jump on this in a second. #I may anyway if someone else doesn't grab it.

    Brian,
    # #I spoke to the owner of the Kentucky Mandolin today and he has reduced the price to $490.
    Thank you
    Jim Holler, Luthier
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    2089 Camp St.
    Jamestown, NY 14701
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    ----- Original Message -----
    From: Jim Holler
    To: brian.graves@earthlink.net
    Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2006 10:55 PM
    Subject: Re: Website Listing Question


    Brian,
    #I have the Kentucky on consignment from a good guitar customer of mine. He purchased the Mandolin several years ago and just found that he was not spending time to learn it so it is up for sale. The condition is excellent. The finish is in great shape with only some light surface scratches. No dents or obvious damage any place. The case is a box type rectangle plush lined hard case. #Here is some more info from the web site. It has a nice punchy sound that you want from a mandolin. This mandolin was made in Japan is considered to be of much better quality and sound that the more current versions of the same mandolin. Please let me know if you have any further questions. If you would like to purchase the mandolin you can use Master Card or Visa. Just give me a call tomorrow. Shipping will be $15 and not the $20 listed on the web page for guitars.
    Kentucky Mandolin
    KM-500S

    Made in Japan.
    Hard shell box case.
    Price $700
    Solid Spruce top, Maple neck,rims and carved back.
    1-1/8 Nut, 14" scale. SN 18906


    Thank you
    Jim Holler, Luthier
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    ----- Original Message -----
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    Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2006 10:30 PM
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    Can you give me information about the Kentucky KM-500S mandolin you have listed on your website? #Condition, year of production, history of model, etc. #Thank you.

    Brian

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    Brian, did you buy the KM-500S from Trinity Guitars? I had never heard of a KM-500S until I saw the one you bought from Elderly. How does it sound?

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    No, I didn't buy it. I was thinking of getting it for my nephew, but haven't pulled the trigger yet. I really like mine. #I haven't been able to verify this yet, but I've been told the KM-500S is all solid woods with carved top and back. #It's supposed to be the A equivalent of the F model KM-1500S. #A very good quality, Japanese made instrument. I'm very impressed with the sound, looks, and playability. Highly recommended, especially for $490.

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