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    Re: Vintage Instruments music shop, Philly

    Vintage Instruments in Philadelphia is a highly respected business.
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    Re: 1980s Kentucky 1500 marketprice

    I have mine insured for $2500 - $2850.
  3. Re: Kentucky Japanese KM-8ve octave, KK-DAWG KK-4 mandocello inq

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    KK-4 / KM-8ve / KK DAWG
  4. Kentucky Japanese KM-8ve octave, KK-DAWG KK-4 mandocello inquiry

    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...
  5. Re: 1923 gibson f-5 master model mandolin brochure lloyd loar

    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
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    Re: Loarfest for January 2023

    Thanks for posting this helpful understanding of this gathering. Hope to attend in 2024. Best, Sam
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    Re: Loarfest for January 2023

    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...
  8. Early Gibson F-4 mandolins with both carved and arch tops?

    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...
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    Re: Kentucky Octave Mandolin

    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...
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    Re: MIJ KM1000 vx Dawg

    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...
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    Re: Loar Case Handle Restoration Inquiry

    Great Mark! Thanks in advance for working on this.
  12. Re: Kentucky K1000 Master Model need help with serial number

    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...
  13. 1920s Gibson Factory Order Numbers location inquiry

    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
  14. Japanese Kentucky Octave Mandolin Inquiry

    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
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    Re: Yet Another Kentucky KM-1000 Question

    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...
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    Re: Loar Case Handle Restoration Inquiry

    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...
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    Loar Case Handle Restoration Inquiry

    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...
  18. Virzi inquiry - Models offered? Tonal effect?

    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....
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    Re: Kentucky km1000 serial number age?

    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
  20. Re: Early Kentucky Mandolin Owners! Pre 1991 Serial Number Data B

    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...
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    Re: KM-1500 Serial Number

    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?
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    Re: "The Kentucky" vs. "Kentucky"

    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...
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    Re: Identify a Kentucky KM-1000

    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....
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    Re: Identify a Kentucky KM-1000

    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...
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    Re: Identify a Kentucky KM-1000

    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...
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