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Dismalrick
Jan-19-2021, 8:25am
Hello. Looking to find the year my Kentucky was made. Serial 21385
MikeEdgerton
Jan-19-2021, 3:23pm
If someone doesn't come up with an answer you could try contacting Saga.
https://www.sagamusic.com
Danny Clark
Jan-19-2021, 6:47pm
I think a 1985 made in Japan
tryingtopick
Jan-23-2021, 7:37am
Is the configuration of your serial number "213 85" with a space between the digits, or are all the numbers in sequence "21385"? A front photo of the headstock would be helpful. Best, Sam
FLATROCK HILL
Jan-23-2021, 8:35am
Is the configuration of your serial number "213 85" with a space between the digits, or are all the numbers in sequence "21385"? A front photo of the headstock would be helpful. Best, Sam
Some of the "Sumi Era" Kentucky mandolins (Maruko shop) have serial numbers that begin with the year built (i.e. 84 xxx). Others of that era have serial numbers ending with year built. Some have spaces separating the numbers, some don't.
Here is a quote from 'Desert Rose' (Cafe member who has/had firsthand knowledge): "Sumi says as he has always said the serial numbers were so screwed up they mean nothing."
As stated above, a headstock photo would be helpful... to at least put you in the ballpark.
Having said all that... Danny Clark is probably right... 1985:)