I saw this model on Amazon for $647.48.
Pricing error? One left.
I only wish I were in the market for an A mando!
I saw this model on Amazon for $647.48.
Pricing error? One left.
I only wish I were in the market for an A mando!
I'd buy that if I was looking for one.
"It's comparable to playing a cheese slicer."
--M. Stillion
"Bargain instruments are no bargains if you can't play them"
--J. Garber
That is a "Modern" model.
"Traditional" sells for $984.58
I hope somebody could explain the difference.
They are calling the km 950 "modern" and the km 900 "traditional."
Oh, I see! Thanks.
That's a real good price for a 950, but I'd guess it will need a good set up coming from Amazon.
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I never seem to hit these deals
Chuck
My KM150 smokes, I can only imagine what a KM950 would do in the hands of someone who can play!!!!
I just bought it. I have been looking for a backup for my Ellis. I feel like I am tempting fate taking stage with no backup instrument.
I will let everyone know about the setup once it arrives. Although I did order a mid level Córdoba nylon string from Amazon and the setup was fine. But there is far more to setting up a mandolin.
I'm glad you got it since it was a temptingly good deal and I was having trouble keeping my new year resolution of no more new mandolins in the house... Let us know how you like it once it arrives.
Saw it the other day. A couple reviews read, "expect to have it set up. No case."
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It didn't specifically say it came with a case, so I assume it will not. I have spare cases. I can set the bridge, but if it needs fret work or nut work, I have someone for that. And if it is really messed up, Amazon's return policy is very customer friendly.
Northfield Artist Series F5 (2 bar, Adirondack)
OK, so the KM-950 from Amazon arrived today.
Abstract: Despite some sketchy packaging and no case, the mandolin arrived in tact. The only setup work it needed was to set the height and position of the bridge and a string change. It plays well and sounds good, but not as good as my Ellis.
Shipping: The mandolin did indeed ship without a case. The packaging was obviously adequate, but I would not be so cavelier, were it my mandolin. The instrument shipped double boxed.
Here is a shot of the outer box:
As you can see, there is some minimal damage to the outer box.
Here is a picture of the inner box and the mandolin still wrapped in bubble wrap:
Not the way I would ship it, but it worked. The mandolin arrived undamaged.
Setup: Yes, the mandolin arrived with the bridge wrapped separately and the strings that were on it were rusted and kinda gross.
Here is a shot of the bridge packaging:
Here is a shot of the mandolin with the original strings:
I took off the old strings, set the bridge height by eye and seated the bridge between the F holes. I strung it up with one G string and one E string so that I could fiddle with the intonation. It took about 10 minutes to set intonation. My eyeball estimate of bridge height turned out to be fine.
Sound/Playability: Both very good. I am not in love with the jumbo frets, but it isn't a very big deal. The neck feels a lot like my Ellis; it is easy to go back and forth between the two. The sound is much more mid focused and "grassy" than the Ellis. The Ellis has a much better chop and a deeper, fuller tone, which I prefer.
Conclusion: And here is the new addition to my music collection.
All and all, a great mandolin for under $700. It will be a great backup mandolin.
Northfield Artist Series F5 (2 bar, Adirondack)
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