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How did you get on with the KM252 ? I just ordered one after having a go on a friends Mandolin. It was a real bargain, selling cheaper than the 150. A lot of folks dont like the amber finish on the 252
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Any of the Kentuckys from the KM 150 to the 900 are going to sound very similar. Aesthetic differences mostly. I can not stress the importance for a beginner of having a well set up mandolin. If you did not buy from a source advertising a setup on everything they sell, you need to find a mandolin setup pro. Not all gutiar techs are. Go onto the Mandolin Cafe site, search for Rob Meldrum, and e mail him for his free setup guide. Then decide if you want to do this or take it to a pro.
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I did hear that about the lower end Kentucky's. Almost bought a KM500, but eventually went for the cheapest all solid I could find that included a setup. The 252 seems to be discounted a lot due to the finish.
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I bought a closeout Michael Kelley for $200 once, just to practice setup on, and boy did it need it. I ended up doing a fret level and crown on it. It would have taken $200 for a luthier to make it playable. To subject a beginner to one would be to insure failure. I got it to play pretty well and sold it cheap to a college student.
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2007 Martin D 35 Custom 1970 Guild D 35 1965 Epiphone Texan 2011 Santa Cruz D P/W Pono OP 30 D parlor Pono OP12-30 Pono MT uke Goldtone Paul Beard squareneck resophonic Fluke tenor ukulele Boatload of home rolled telecasters "Shut up and play ur guitar" Frank Zappa |