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.
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.
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.
Where are The Loar Mandolins made?
The Loar Mandolins are made in China. The Loar operates their own hand-carved workshop there. All but one early model of mandolin is made in this shop. This mandolin was the first LM-500 model.
Best F-style mandolin under $500
Most people prefer the look of the F-style mandolin and rightly so. It looks great! There is no denying it. We are not here to convince you to go with an A-style. If your budget is $500, there are still going to be quite a few options available to you.
The new Kentucky KM-750 Mandolin
The Kentucky KM-750 mandolin, is a newly reintroduced model that creates a new era for Kentucky mandolins. This is among the first F-styles from their hand-carved workshop.
Kentucky KM-140 vs KM-150 Mandolin
They sure look the same in photos. In fact, looking at them head on, you are not going to be able to tell them apart. Your eyes are not fooling you. Everything you are seeing is identical, because nothing on the front side of these two mandolins differ.
Oval Hole vs F hole mandolins
What is the difference between an F-hole and vs an Oval Hole mandolin? Obviously the sound hole, but you knew that! There are other major differences though, so read on.
Kentucky KM-150 vs KM-250 Mandolin
The main differences will be that the KM-250 Mandolin uses slightly higher grades of woods, upgraded tuners and has a radiused fingerboard. Whether or not the flat fingerboard on the KM-150 is a disadvantaged, is really more of a personal call.
