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    Hi. This Kay F style mandolin just popped up on eBay which looks to be some sort of newer "reissue" but I can't find any info on it. Pretty new looking, but the Kay Reissue website doesn't mention mandolins, only guitars. Looks like a stamped plywood import, yet the blonde finish, headstock and fret markers give it a definite cool factor. Comes with an Adeline pick up. Can be had for $275 tops and maybe way less. Not buying for sound so much as looks. Anybody ever seen one or know anything about them?

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    Default Re: Kay F style Mandolin

    These were imported with lots of different brand names. The only connection that has to the American company is the name on the headstock. We have another thread here with A style Kay mandolins in it that were imported in the same time frame as well. If you really desire to own it then I'm sure it's a good deal. If you're looking to buy a mandolin you want to play you can do much better.
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    Default Re: Kay F style Mandolin

    The completely flat scroll (both front and back) is a sure sign of budget quality. Laminated construction will protect against cracking so there is that. For the right price it will make a nice decorative piece.

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