Capo,
There's nothing wrong with the MM50, per se, if you really want a scroll. The tops are at least solid, though the back and sides are laminate (ie, plywood). Some are pretty nice sounding mandos, some aren't...buying without trying, I'd go with the Kentucky A every time provided you don't mind their shallower neck profile, because it's all solid and I think their QC has improved over the last couple of years. Resale is also a little easier b/c of their rep for quality entry level instruments.
If you can try/compare the 2, get the one that sounds the best and plays the easiest for you. It's not like you're comparing a Collings or Gibson to an Epiphone...they're both entry level instruments, though some of the Kentucky mandos are extremely good for the price...may also consider a used Kentucky 675 or 630 if you're set on having a scroll...
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