Members erok123 Posted November 1, 2017 Members Share Posted November 1, 2017 Does it have a carved top? I can't seem to find a definite answer. I'm on the verge of ordering one, but if it does not have a carved top, I'm going to order "The Loar" LM170 instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikeo Posted November 1, 2017 Members Share Posted November 1, 2017 Does it have a carved top? I can't seem to find a definite answer. I'm on the verge of ordering one' date=' but if it does not have a carved top, I'm going to order "The Loar" LM170 instead.[/size'] The Kentucky has a solid top, however it is not a carved solid top. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/folk-traditional-instruments/kentucky-km-140-standard-a-model-mandolin The Loar has a hand carved solid top. Loar actually make ok instruments. I played and A style Flat Iron for decades and then stepped up to a Gibson. If I was to choose between a A style and the F style, I would definitely go with the F style. They are a bit warmer. So in the 300 bucks range this is my pick. [video=youtube;KEueR0J_1J4] If you ever want to amplify it K&K or L R Baggs M Radius which is a nice stick on pick up. Plus you want a pre amp, before it hits the board or amplifier. Hope this helps a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members erok123 Posted November 2, 2017 Author Members Share Posted November 2, 2017 TYVM! Yes, I'm going to pull the trigger on "The Loar". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikeo Posted November 2, 2017 Members Share Posted November 2, 2017 TYVM! Yes' date=' I'm going to pull the trigger on "The Loar".[/quote'] I feel that it's better than the Kentucky one. They do a nice set up too. I believe The Loars are set up up the USA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members erok123 Posted November 2, 2017 Author Members Share Posted November 2, 2017 Yep. Elderly will finish any setup needed as well. I can't wait for it show up at my door next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members erok123 Posted November 2, 2017 Author Members Share Posted November 2, 2017 Awww shoot. The guys over at the Mandocafe say the Kentucky is carved, but it ain't. I emailed someone at Elderly to verify. He recommended The Loar, so I'm good... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikeo Posted November 3, 2017 Members Share Posted November 3, 2017 Awww shoot. The guys over at the Mandocafe say the Kentucky is carved' date=' but it ain't. I emailed someone at Elderly to verify. He recommended The Loar, so I'm good...[/quote'] Awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members erok123 Posted November 7, 2017 Author Members Share Posted November 7, 2017 The Loar came in today. Happy NMD to me! Honestly, I was surprised in a positive way. It's very nice for a $250 instrument. I got 10% off that, since Elderly is kindly offering a discount for new customers. The only flaws I can see are under the part of the neck that hangs over the bridge, but I guess that's to be expected for an instrument in this price range. Still, that's a point or two off. The satin finish is attractive, and the fret work is very good, if not excellent. I'll post pictures and a clip at some point. One of the main reasons I picked The Loar over the Kentucky was that it has a lifetime warranty, where the Kentucky only has a year warranty. I like a manufacturer that stands behind it's products. Notice I didn't say "maker". Heh. It's got fairly heavy strings compared to my Rogue, not sure if I'm crazy about those. I'll play them for a bit, though. I have a pack of Ernie Ball light strings I will install when I get up a bit of moto. Now to start saving up for my next MAS attack. And thanks for your opinions. I will dutifully post a review in the HC review section after I've played it for a few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikeo Posted November 8, 2017 Members Share Posted November 8, 2017 The Loar came in today. Happy NMD to me! Honestly, I was surprised in a positive way. It's very nice for a $250 instrument. I got 10% off that, since Elderly is kindly offering a discount for new customers. The only flaws I can see are under the part of the neck that hangs over the bridge, but I guess that's to be expected for an instrument in this price range. Still, that's a point or two off. The satin finish is attractive, and the fret work is very good, if not excellent. I'll post pictures and a clip at some point. One of the main reasons I picked The Loar over the Kentucky was that it has a lifetime warranty, where the Kentucky only has a year warranty. I like a manufacturer that stands behind it's products. Notice I didn't say "maker". Heh. It's got fairly heavy strings compared to my Rogue, not sure if I'm crazy about those. I'll play them for a bit, though. I have a pack of Ernie Ball light strings I will install when I get up a bit of moto. Now to start saving up for my next MAS attack. And thanks for your opinions. I will dutifully post a review in the HC review section after I've played it for a few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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