Re: Help with a purchase decision
Depends on what kind of music you're gonna play. The Martin is a quality instrument, and has value on the vintage market. The Kentucky probably would work better for bluegrass playing. It's true that Martin's carved-top mandolins don't get the respect of carved-top Gibsons et. al. of the same vintage.
If you have a chance to try both instruments at the GC, see what you think. I'd personally go for the Martin, 'cause they're kinda "rare birds" and there are a lot of Kentuckys around, but it's your money and your choice.
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