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If Gibson starts suing little guys over the "Fern" peg head inlay, they must really be hard up. It'd be akin to McDonald's suing anyone that makes a breakfast sandwich over the...

I've owned / played a few of the instruments that you're curious about. I currently own 2 mandolins. A Hilburn F5 #23 and a Collings MT with a gloss top. I've owned a Kentucky KM-1500 and 900 and my...

Thank you all for your replies, advice, and links. I'll certainly check them out. I'm at a bit of a disadvantage as I don't read music well. I'm reliant on learning by ear and tab. I've recently took...

Thanks Corgi! I'm thinking of buying the MM Arpeggio DVD. I appreciate your suggestion on the Wohlfahrt violin etudes. I DO enjoy listening to and playing BG music, buy I'm interested in a lot of...

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Does anyone have any suggestions on a good book or CD / DVD that provides arpeggio study material that is both ear pleasing and a workout for the L and R hand and also a mental map for...

All of the replies are appreciated. I contacted Giroaurd Mandolins to see if they had a line on any used instruments, but the only used one they knew of had already sold. I was a little late to the...

I just like the way they look to be honest. I've never played one or heard one up close before to tell you the truth.

Thanks for all of your replies. It's a help to hear some other suggestions on some other fine A5's I may have not thought of before. I'll check out the Northfields, Collings, Girourads (sp), and some...

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I'm interested in adding an A-style mandolin to compliment my F5. I have a rough budget of about $2K to spend. I've been seriously considering the KM-950. I've played the KM-900 before are...

I owned a 2012 KM 1500 and really liked it. It had a dark and woody tone that was very pleasing. The fit and finish was very good as well. I ended up with a Hilburn F5 and fell in love with it. It...

Thank for the replies All! I've been to Elderly before back when we lived on the other side of the "Mitten" in Holland, MI. What an awesome place! At the time, I had not started playing mandolin or...

I may be a little late to the party, but I thought I'd add my experience. I've been playing guitar since I was a young teenager (age 14), I'm now in my mid 30's. I started playing mandolin 2 yrs ago...

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It's been awhile since posting on the forum. I've recently moved to the SE Michigan area from Missouri. Does anyone have any suggestions on good music shops / luthiers in the Detroit or SE...

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I just wanted to a brief moment to write a post of praise about my recent experience with Joe Mendel of Mendel Frets in Chesterfield, MO. A few months back, I became the proud owner...

Thanks Jim. I'll probably just pass on it. I really don't want to invest to much into it. I was just curious about whether or not these were worth the effort. Thanks for your help!

-Joe

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Thanks for your reply. A cursory inspection seemed to reveal that the tuners were in decent working order. The neck joint looked very solid. From what I remember, the strings were a little...

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I found an American Conservatory bowlback at a local antique mall for $270.00. It's in pretty good shape without any cracks in the top or any rib separation. There were 14 ribs on back...

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Does anyone know a source for tab for the tune "Cajun Mandolin" from the Bluegrass Mandolin Extravaganza album featuring Sam Bush, Dawg, Jesse Mc Reynolds, Frank Wakefield, Buck White, Ronnie...

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Does anyone know a source for tab for the tune "Cajun Mandolin" from the Bluegrass Mandolin Extravaganza album featuring Sam Bush, Dawg, Jesse Mc Reynolds, Frank Wakefield, Buck White, Ronnie...

Thanks for the replies Schlegel and Jim Garber. I went ahead and bought the bowlback. It seemed to be in serviceable condition with no cracks, rib seperations, and a straight neck. Frets seemed OK. I...

Thanks you for your reply Schlegel. It seems like it may be worth a trip over to check it out if the guy answers my email.

-Joe

Hello All,

I've been interested in buying a bowlback for a while and came across this instrument on the local Craigslist ads.

http://stlouis.craigslist.org/msg/3467838950.html

It's stamped...

I have to join in with Hobo in praise of the quality of the MM-50. I bought mine used from a local on CL. I paid $290 for the instrument and a few extras. I've been very happy with it thus far. Fit /...

Thanks everyone for the replies thus far. Very good points to consider. I'm having a tough time deciding but I think I may be leaning towards the 1500. I was unaware that the 1500 has a slightly...

Does anyone have any experience with either the KM-1000 or KM-1500? I'm trying to decide wether the extra $350 for the KM-1500 is worth it or not.

Many thanks,

Joe