jazzman13
Oct-29-2010, 6:55am
Hi all,
Just wondering about the differences between two Kentuckys I'm looking at getting for some bluegrass playing at the moment: KM-500S and KM-180S.
Both are Japanese made early 80's instruments.
I have an idea from what I've read that the 500S is the top of the line A style model? Correct me if I'm wrong.
I had a chance to play the 180S today and it had a great sound - really warm and rich (in comparison to other mandos I've played).
I won't get to play the 500S because it's in America and I'm in Australia....
So... can anyone give me a bit of guidance, info (perhaps some approximate values of the instruments) and personal opinions on the sound of each one?
Thanks!
Just wondering about the differences between two Kentuckys I'm looking at getting for some bluegrass playing at the moment: KM-500S and KM-180S.
Both are Japanese made early 80's instruments.
I have an idea from what I've read that the 500S is the top of the line A style model? Correct me if I'm wrong.
I had a chance to play the 180S today and it had a great sound - really warm and rich (in comparison to other mandos I've played).
I won't get to play the 500S because it's in America and I'm in Australia....
So... can anyone give me a bit of guidance, info (perhaps some approximate values of the instruments) and personal opinions on the sound of each one?
Thanks!