N.M.D.! My Kentucky KM-1000 Master Model Arrived

[lflngpicker]

Hi Friends, My Kentucky Master Model has arrived and I have spent the last two hours getting familiar with it and taking pictures. So far, I will report that it has a wonderful bright and resonant tone-- the mids are very hearty and the bass is a woody, open sound. The volume is greater than my J Bovier, while the Bovier is mellower. They both have lots of sustain. I am very pleased and happy about my purchase. I am not yet accustomed to the sound, being so in love with the J Bovier A style, but this F is exactly what I wanted as a complement. The action is excellent and very comfortable. The nut width and small fret issue is no issue at all. I actually like the feeling of the traditional frets and flat finger board. Excellently built, too. The flame is nice, but there is more figuring on the J Bovier. The Kentucky is very pretty and the tone is most important. I love the silvering on the tailpiece and tuner hardware-- an unexpected touch. The mother of Pearl nut is sweet!

I will post several in the Kentucky Social Group, but here are a couple of pics:

[Darren Bailey]

That is an absolute stunner. So good to know such beautiful things exist in our world.

[Andrew B. Carlson]

Very nice! I've loved mine.

[Mark Wilson]

Sweet. It's a beaut! Congrats on new mando day. (nice pictures)

Worth the wait I'm guessing.

[lflngpicker]

Thanks friends for your feedback and encouragement.

[Michael Bridges]

Congrats, Dan! That's a beauty. I know you're excited to get it in, finally. Now enjoy, and go play the frets of them both.

[PaulBills]

ohhh I'm stroking my screen and drooling, that is one beautiful machine - you got a name for her yet?

[darrylicshon]

bueatiful wish i could aford one

[Ivan Kelsall]

Dan - That looks as perfect as they come !. Keep it well set up & play the heck out of it,
Ivan

[Steve Sorensen]

Pickaway!
Steve

[lflngpicker]

ohhh I'm stroking my screen and drooling, that is one beautiful machine - you got a name for her yet?

Paul and You All, I appreciate it. It is bright and strong. Played it yesterday at my nursing home gig were I sing and it was drowning out my lead player's classical guitar. He may have to bring his dread! Well, I loved it, though the J Bovier's mellow sound is still with me when I play. Ken O told me that the red spruce will open up over time. It sure is well built! The name-- don't laugh "Kenny."

Best!

[PaulBills]

so, he's a him and not a her then? very shapely chap, isn't he

[Zissou Intern]

'course it's a him! Just look at that manly scroll! The definition of masculinity, I'd say.

[lflngpicker]

Well said, Paul and Keith! How fun to hear your banter. She/he is a joy to play, too!

[PaulBills]

I've still got to come up with names for mine...I thought 'Dolly', but not curvy enough....I think 'Ozzy' for the Ozark, 'cos it's well...an Ozark...

Stagg...well....hmmm...

[Zissou Intern]

Paul, Old Dan and Little Ann are the names of dogs in a book, Where the Red Fern Grows, which takes place in the Ozarks. They may work out for your brace of 8 strings.

[Ken Olmstead]

Exquisit Dan!! Truly a beautiful instrument!!

[lflngpicker]

Thanks Ken.
You inspire all of the Kentucky players, including me! Hope your fingers will heal.

[lorrainehornig]

Very pretty! Enjoy your new mandolin!

[lflngpicker]

Thanks Lorraine! I would love to play your Webers!