I rescued a KM-505 from a guy on cl a few months back and just Saturday got. Me an 89 KM-1500. Will report back when I get to spend some more time with it.
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Kentucky KM-1500 89302
Kentucky KM-505
I was looking at a K1000 and the K1050 among other options, including some vintage MIJ axes.
I ended up with the Eastman 515. It was on sale from The Mandolin Store, and came with a case. Not only was it priced nicer than the K950's I had seen, with no case included, it has a lifetime warranty. Hello, no-brainer.
Just saying: hand made quality, better pricing, case included and Lifetime Warranty. FWIW, mine sounded awesome out of the box 18 months ago, and even better now. Those who knew me when I would not touch the brand are stunned #IPlayEastman.
Axes: Eastman MD-515 & El Rey; Eastwood S Mandola
Amps: Fishman Loudbox 100; Rivera Clubster Royale Recording Head & R212 cab; Laney Cub 10
The KM-380 has an A-5 style body. Kentucky’s KM-380S was a previous model and identical looking. These were above the beginner models in features, and price and have been discontinued from production.
Kentucky KM-380
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