Where are the Kentucky mandos manufactured and can you compare the KM-675 playability/tone to the Gibson or Flatiron?
Hi John, The Kentucky mandos are imported from Korea…they are superbly crafted and offer some of the best playability I’ve ever seen straight from a factory…this is also attested by our many customers. They are comparable, in playability and tone, to most any American-made mando…the fact that they are imported should not dictate the perception of quality. There’s no doubt that Gibson/Flatirons are tremendous mandos with excellent playability and tone. The Kentucky fills the void for those who are just not in an affordable position to purchase an expensive American-made mando….without sacrifice to quality and playability. Any new solid wood instrument, well crafted, will sound pretty close in tonal quality fresh from the factory. Although, with age, as the wood becomes more seasoned, or the instrument played continuously, you’ll find the tones begin to differ substantially. One thing’s for sure, a plywood instrument will always sound the same as it ages….with only a subtle dif
