Kentucky KM-276 Oval Hole Mandolin
Say hello to the new Kentucky KM-276 model! As many of you know, this is not an entirely new mandolin, but instead a new color option for players that prefer a more organic look. This is based on the popular KM-270 Oval hole mandolin.Best Mandolin Pickup K&K vs Radius vs Fishman
We are always being asked what the best mandolin pickup is. Being familiar with these and having installed hundreds over the years, a few have risen to the top. All three of these recommendations are passive pickups. While there are several other good options, these should be at the top of your list.
Ovation Mandolin Reviews and Buyers Guide
The main reason you are going to buy an Ovation mandolin is obviously the pickup. If not it should be. These are not the best sounding acoustic mandolin made, but on stage they are in their element. Need to add some mandolin to your high-volume rock band?
Best Case for The Loar Mandolin
As the largest dealer for The Loar Mandolin, we have had a chance to fit every single model made in various cases. Here is a general guide on what cases are best for The Loar Mandolins.
Rover RM-25E Acoustic-Electric Mandolin
Value in an acoustic electric mandolin. The new Rover EM-25E mandolin includes a single coil pickup that allows you to plug-in with acoustic tone, yet still help prevent feedback in high-volume situations.
Kentucky KM-858 F-Style Mandolin Gold Top
New for 2018 I am excited to announce an all new Kentucky KM-858 F-style Mandolin. These start with Spruce and Maple harvested from high in the Swiss Alps.What is a Mandola?
The mandola is a member of the mandolin family. It is larger than a mandolin and tuned one fifth lower. The mandola actually pre-dates the mandolin and was one of the first instruments to develop from the Lute. Mandola can be loosely translated to almond (in Italian), referring to the body shape.
Kentucky KM-150 vs KM-160 mandolin
The KM-160 model was dropped from the Kentucky line in 2001, but made a comeback in 2007. And here is the final answer to the Kentucky KM-150 vs KM-160 Mandolin debate. The KM-160 is the better model if made between 2007 and 2011, but not better than KM-150 mandolins made from 2012 on.Mandolin vs Ukulele - Which to start with?
Which is better as a first instrument, Mandolin or Ukulele?As much as we love mandolins, Ukulele has some major advantages as a first instrument to learn.....
The Loar LM-600 vs LM-700 Mandolin
What is the difference between The Loar LM-600 and LM-700 Mandolins? At first glance, the LM-600 and LM-700 mandolins look nearly identical with the exception of the inlay and gold vs. nickel hardware.
Electric Mandolins - Buyer's Guide
Electric mandolins are nothing new. In fact, they predate the vast majority of electrified instruments. How could this be? It turns out, mandolins had their heyday right around a century ago.
Rover Mandolin Company
The Rover Mandolin Company is owned by Saga Musical Instruments. Their entire line consists of one F-model and 5 A-model mandolins.
Rover vs Kentucky Mandolins
For those of you that didn't know, Rover mandolins are owned by the same parent company that makes Kentucky mandolins. They also have some similarities, but they remain distant cousins rather than siblings.
Best oval hole mandolin
Oval hole mandolins tend to have a more mellow, woody sound. They have more sustain and are usually more pleasing when played solo. F-hole mandolins tend to be louder with more projection. This is one of those cases where you can’t have both, or at least not 100% of both.
Top 3 F-style Mandolin cases
So you find yourself searching for a new F-style mandolin case? This just happens to be something we are very familiar with. After 20 years of selling mandolins we have been through most of the case brands and had the chance to try many different mandolins in them. During all of this, there have been a few standouts and we wanted to give a list of our Top 3 F-style Mandolin Cases.
Kentucky Mandolin Company
The Kentucky Mandolin Company is based in San Francisco, CA. Through the years, the mandolins themselves have been made in Japan, Korea and most recently (since 2001), China. The latest versions are some of the best ever.
Why you should buy an F-style Mandolin vs an A-style mandolin
This is where you need to be honest with yourself. How important is the look of your mandolin? Will you get more enjoyment out of the F-Style vs the A-style Mandolin? This is nothing to be embarrassed about.
A vs F Style Mandolin
There is a common misconception that you need an F-style for playing bluegrass. While this is not true as far as tone, among many players it is expected that you should have an F– style mandolin. Since traditions diehard, you will probably have trouble convincing people otherwise.
