no difference, anyways there could be worlds of difference and it not be the mandolins, could be the strings, the setup, the pressure of the strummin, etc. wise up boys!
The first mandolin km 1000 has more vol. more bark pop and crack. then second Weber has more woody deep sound. I love deep woody sound, you can say for the price, this and that. Thats a bunch of shit talk. The Kentucky has the most vol. Bark pop and crack is what makes the best sounding mandolin. Sorry Weber you just got your ass kicked. Straight up no, hands down.
Are you sure you guys realize he played the KENTUCKY first, not the Weber? When I saw his video's title, I thought the Weber was first—and was quite impressed when I realized it was vice versa.
To me, the Weber (played 2nd!) is brighter & more in-your-face, and the Kentucky (played 1st!) is much "woodier" more balanced, with rounder, prettier highs—just the opposite from what most of you are saying.
I feel the KM 1000 SOUNDED VERY VERY GOOD COMPARED TO THE WEBER FERN. WHICH IS ABOUT 6K TO BUY IT. JUST S FEW ADJUSTMENTS ON THE KM 1000 AND I THINK IT WILL SOUND EVEN BETTER. I CAN'T WAIT TO GET ONE!!!!!
I've played a KM 1000 that I thought was a great sounding mandolin for the price - this one is too. Your Weber is nice and full- you make 'em both sound sweet, Ken!
I made a point not to look at the comments first. But I agree fully -- my comment was going to be the Weber sounds fuller, rounder, deeper and more complex than the Kentucky. That said there really is nothing much wrong with either one. Two fine mandolins -- if you are giving them away after the test I'll take the Weber -- thanks. Cool test and fine consistent playing.
yeah just a fun thing to try. The Weber will be with me till I die! The goal was to hear the KM1000 next to the Weber and see how it sounded. It held up well considering that it is about $4k less! It needs some break in time, a new bridge and some fret dressing but it is a very good mandolin! Thanks!
Sounding good, Ken! The Fern is obviously the cadillac, but the Kentucly doesn't sound too shabby. It will also gain some depth over time, as you know.
second one slightly more throat, could be the strings. My Paris Swing is as good or better than either one, again, could be the setup and or strings.
pefjr 1 week ago
no difference, anyways there could be worlds of difference and it not be the mandolins, could be the strings, the setup, the pressure of the strummin, etc. wise up boys!
pefjr 5 months ago
I know this question is lame, but which is the Weber and which is the Kentucky?
docganz 6 months ago
Weber, definitely.
jarmbru 1 year ago
The first mandolin km 1000 has more vol. more bark pop and crack. then second Weber has more woody deep sound. I love deep woody sound, you can say for the price, this and that. Thats a bunch of shit talk. The Kentucky has the most vol. Bark pop and crack is what makes the best sounding mandolin. Sorry Weber you just got your ass kicked. Straight up no, hands down.
bluegrasssingingman 1 year ago
theres no different in sound
bluegrasssingingman 1 year ago
Are you sure you guys realize he played the KENTUCKY first, not the Weber? When I saw his video's title, I thought the Weber was first—and was quite impressed when I realized it was vice versa.
To me, the Weber (played 2nd!) is brighter & more in-your-face, and the Kentucky (played 1st!) is much "woodier" more balanced, with rounder, prettier highs—just the opposite from what most of you are saying.
Anyway, I can't help wondering. Cheers, z.
zeppy13131 1 year ago
I definitely like the Fern better but is it worth the price difference? But great playing too man could you tell me the name of that tune?
CountryBoyVa 2 years ago
they sound almost the same
TheGibsonlover 2 years ago
I feel the KM 1000 SOUNDED VERY VERY GOOD COMPARED TO THE WEBER FERN. WHICH IS ABOUT 6K TO BUY IT. JUST S FEW ADJUSTMENTS ON THE KM 1000 AND I THINK IT WILL SOUND EVEN BETTER. I CAN'T WAIT TO GET ONE!!!!!
sepai40 2 years ago
I've played a KM 1000 that I thought was a great sounding mandolin for the price - this one is too. Your Weber is nice and full- you make 'em both sound sweet, Ken!
blweis 3 years ago
webber fern. definately
flatpikinguitar 3 years ago
Definitly the weber,TBG.
northbound74 3 years ago
Yeah! I want one of each. I like the chop on the KM. Sounds like splitting logs. Great picking too!
hippiesmurf69 3 years ago
Thanks man, I am enjoying them both! The Fern is my baby but the KM kicks some serious behind too!
tenorbanjoguy 3 years ago
I made a point not to look at the comments first. But I agree fully -- my comment was going to be the Weber sounds fuller, rounder, deeper and more complex than the Kentucky. That said there really is nothing much wrong with either one. Two fine mandolins -- if you are giving them away after the test I'll take the Weber -- thanks. Cool test and fine consistent playing.
Mandolin1944 3 years ago
yeah just a fun thing to try. The Weber will be with me till I die! The goal was to hear the KM1000 next to the Weber and see how it sounded. It held up well considering that it is about $4k less! It needs some break in time, a new bridge and some fret dressing but it is a very good mandolin! Thanks!
tenorbanjoguy 3 years ago
Sounding good, Ken! The Fern is obviously the cadillac, but the Kentucly doesn't sound too shabby. It will also gain some depth over time, as you know.
More!
ktbriggs 3 years ago
What year is your fern? I've got a '05 and I love it. Nice pickin'
mandlnpickr 3 years ago
Thank you very much! It is an '04 and I will never part with it! Yours sounds great too!!
tenorbanjoguy 3 years ago
The scond one the weber has a deeper more woody tone.But for the money that 1000 probably couldnt be beat.
Morristownmando 3 years ago
You are right, the Weber is a deeper, rounder tone and even more so in person. However,the Kentucky strikes me as quite a value! Thanks!
tenorbanjoguy 3 years ago