Description
Kentucky KM-120 Army-Navy Special Mahogany Mandolin is a mandolin with a mahogany top, back and sides and a natural gloss finish, tuned G-G-D-D-A-A-E-E.
Specifications
| SKU | KM-120 |
|---|---|
| Size | Mandolin |
| Top | Mahogany |
| Back & Sides | Mahogany |
| Finish | Natural Gloss |
| Neck | Mahogany |
| Headstock | Pearl Kentucky Logo Inlay |
| Fretboard & Bridge | Rosewood |
| Tailpiece | Nickel-Plated with Removable Cover |
| Fret Material | Polished Nickel-Silver |
| Top Fret Markers | Mother-of-Pearl |
| Tuners | Nickel-Plated Open Gear 14:1 Ratio |
| Strings | Steel |
| Strap Buttons | On butt |
| Tuning | G-G-D-D-A-A-E-E |
Common questions
What is the Kentucky KM-120 made of?
The Kentucky KM-120 is all mahogany, with a traditional flat top and flat back, a mahogany neck and a rosewood fingerboard with mother-of-pearl dot position markers.
What does "Army-Navy Special" mean on the Kentucky KM-120?
The Kentucky KM-120 is modeled on mandolin designs made popular during the First World War, when compact, affordable and rugged mandolins were played by soldiers and sailors overseas.
How is the Kentucky KM-120 tuned?
The Kentucky KM-120 is tuned G-D-A-E like any standard mandolin, with 8 strings arranged in 4 pairs.
What kind of bridge does the Kentucky KM-120 have?
The Kentucky KM-120 has a non-adjustable, compensated and moveable rosewood bridge, paired with a nickel-plated tailpiece with a removable cover.
What tuners does the Kentucky KM-120 have?
The Kentucky KM-120 has nickel-plated open-gear tuners with a 14:1 gear ratio, along with polished nickel-silver frets.
Who is the Kentucky KM-120 for?
The Kentucky KM-120 suits players who want the bright, ringing sound of a mandolin for bluegrass, folk and fiddle tunes.
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