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  1. Re: Three Early Kentucky Mandolins Made In Japan

    As far as early Japanese built Kentucky mandolins, their serial numbers and date determinations etc, here is a quote from Desert Rose:

    The Japanese Kentucky mandolins went thru a few different...
  2. Re: Three Early Kentucky Mandolins Made In Japan

    Those look really cool! I have a Korean KM-200S that was my first mando, and it is a decent enough instrument. I've heard the Japanese ones are pretty good.

    Mine is a 1998 and the serial number...
  3. Re: Three Early Kentucky Mandolins Made In Japan

    The Saga Music website is here. Try contacting them. It doesn't hurt to at least try going to the source.
  4. Re: Three Early Kentucky Mandolins Made In Japan

    My second mandolin was a 250S from that era that I bought used in a Pawn shop for $45, at a time when I didn't have a mandolin. Pressed top, if I recall, and the short neck, but it was playable. It...
  5. Re: Three Early Kentucky Mandolins Made In Japan

    Did you try calling Saga in South San Francisco? They’ve researched serial numbers for me. Good folk.
  6. Re: Three Early Kentucky Mandolins Made In Japan

    I can't answer your question, but I can tell you that I am impressed with your collection of mandolins! Good luck with your research and I am certain someone here will help you.
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