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...
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...
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...
The Saga Music website is here. Try contacting them. It doesn't hurt to at least try going to the source.
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...
Did you try calling Saga in South San Francisco? They’ve researched serial numbers for me. Good folk.
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.