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KK-4 / KM-8ve / KK DAWG
I wanted to inquire if there are examples of these 1980s models in the collections of other Cafe members, or if anyone may know approx. how many of these octaves and 'cellos were crafted in the...
Thanks for posting this sale ad. Any others for sale out there? I have never seen one and wonder if there is a "market price" for this original pamphlet? Thanks in advance. Sam
Thanks for posting this helpful understanding of this gathering. Hope to attend in 2024. Best, Sam
This recent post has 2500+ views, so apparently there is huge Cafe' member interest in Loarfest, but minimal input from attendees... I had considered going but did not understand what this gathering...
I was looking at the current inventory on the Retrofret site. 1913 and 1917 F-4s are described to to have carved tops. Two different 1922 F-4s are both described to have arch tops. Were there...
I found this 2+ years old thread while preparing to post a similar inquiry. I recently acquired a Made in Japan Kentucky F style octave mandolin model KM-8ve. This example has a 20" scale with an 85...
The KM-1000 series began around 1980 and to my ears, the earlier examples of this model are the best sounding, though not the best fit and finish. The KM 1500s were more expensive and the ones I have...
Great Mark! Thanks in advance for working on this.
Greetings PatLong, I have never seen a Japanese mfg. KM-1000 with "The Kentucky" inlaid to the headstock. All I have seen are "Kentucky". Also the color of the finish is different than the Japanese...
Greetings, Where would I look inside 1920s A style and F style instruments for the ink stamped FON? A quick look around with a flashlight does not reveal anything to my eyes. Thanks in advance, Sam
I was recently informed the Maruko Japan factory crafted some octave mandolins during the early 1980s production period. Any information out there about these instruments? Thanks in advance, Sam
I have KM-1000 with serial number 009 01 which displays small confined areas of a cloudy finish and 009 15 with most of the finish color clouded, similar to the OP instrument. My judgement is 008015...
194188 This photo depicts a broken Loar case handle and the unique straps that appear to be riveted to the multi-layered leather handle. It seems these straps would be required to replicate this...
Greetings, the 20s G&S MasterKraft Loar mandolin cases I see online in various photos have the handle replaced with a utility handle or the handle is missing. The nickel plated straps with incised...
After much research I am puzzled an confused about Virzi "tone enhancers". This appurtenance was fitted to 1920s A-4s, F-4s, and F-5s correct? Did other manufacturers offer this product? Who was Mr....
Is the configuration of your serial number "213 85" with a space between the digits, or are all the numbers in sequence "21385"? A front photo of the headstock would be helpful. Best, Sam
Greetings, interesting I have never seen this post from six years ago. Perhaps it is best located in the "Looking for Information about Mandolins " section? I have a number of 80s Maruko factory...
I have serial number prefixes 208, 304, 305, and 306 in my collection. My opinion is 302-14 is circa 1983, an apparent great year for the Maruko factory. How does it sound?
The "Kentucky" logo positioned high on the headstock face, the silver engraved tailpiece cover, and silver plated tuners reflect 1980s Japanese manufacture. Model KM1000B (black finish) was offered...
Hmmmm? 212 09 How 'bout the 9th instrument manufactured in the 12th month of 1982? There was a series of 000, 100, 200, and 300 prefix serial numbers followed by a space and a two number suffix....
Jeff, I had not seen this ad from 1980. Thanks for posting it. Also, notice the bordered style truss rod cover in the ad photo. This style of TR cover is fitted to 009 01 and 009 15 and also...
Greetings, I have a collection of Made in Maruko, Japan Kentucky mandolin family instruments. Included are KM-1000 009 01 and 009 15 with others. In my opinion, 009 04 is crafted circa 1980. The...