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I have been looking at the KM 250s based on price and ratings at musiciansfriend.com. I was wondering if there is any one with some advice on this mandolin, or if there are any suggestions on a good mandolin in the $200-400 range.
Re: Kentucky KM-250S. I have an older KM-250 made in China. It is all solid wood and absolutely worth $175. I had a great luthier set it up and change the string spacing a bit, and it plays very well. It is LOUD and has pretty good tone. Do not expect anything other than a serviceable, decent instrument, though.
The radiused fretboard of the KM-250S was developed by Kentucky and mandolin virtuoso David Grisman to ease the wrist strain he was suffering from. Now, this feature that greatly enhances the instrument's playability is available at a lower price point.
This affordable Kentucky A-style mandolin features solid wood bound body of spruce top and maple back and sides in a gloss brown finish, bound rosewood fingerboard on mahogany neck, and adjustable ebony bridge.
The redesigned KM-250 Artist A-model series of mandolins is no exception. With upgraded solid woods and specifications throughout, the rich tone and quick response continues to improve as the instrument ages. Includes Free Professional Setup, Free Shipping Within the Lower 48 US, and Free Padded Gig Bag.
16 lip 2014 · Kentucky KM-250 Mandolin Reviews. Submitted by Muscle Tone (see all reviews from this person) on 7/16/2014. Where Purchased: Murphy's Music. Year Purchased: 2014. Price Paid: $249 ($US) (bought USED) Sound. This mandolin suprisingly has a very balanced sound. Mostly on the brighter side, but can really bark on the middle and bass strings as well.
Up for sale is a wonderful sounding and easy playing Kentucky Mandolin KM-250S. The S means all solid woods; the top is solid spruce and the neck, sides and back are solid maple. No plywood! The color of this mandolin is absolutely beautiful.
