Re: NMD Part Deux: 1989 Kentucky KM-DAWG
I played that mandolin several times while it was at Fiddler's Green!! It was a real standout, tone-wise. Ben mentioned that David Grisman had them model the acoustics on Monteleone mandolins. Having played a Monteleone before (also at FG), they were both super sweet-sounding, clear and melodious. I am not convinced either one was better than the other, just different. Either way, it's one of the best sounding mandolins I've ever played.
Congratulations on the new instrument!
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