Description
Kentucky KM-500 Vintage Sunburst Artist A-Model Mandolin is a mandolin with a solid handcarved german spruce top and solid flamed alpine maple back and sides and a High-Gloss finish, tuned G-G-D-D-A-A-E-E.
Specifications
| SKU | KM-500 |
|---|---|
| Size | A-Model Mandolin |
| Color | Vintage Sunburst |
| Top | Solid Handcarved German Spruce |
| Back & Sides | Solid Flamed Alpine Maple |
| Finish | High-Gloss |
| Neck | Flamed Alpine Maple, One-Piece |
| Headstock | Abalone Kentucky Logo & Mother-of-Pearl Mountain Rose Inlay |
| Fretboard | Premium Ebony, Radiused |
| Fret Size | Medium Jumbo (2mm) |
| Bridge | Grade-A Ebony w/ Adjustment Wheels |
| Nut | Bone |
| Neck & Headstock Binding | Multi-Ply Black/White/Black |
| Tailpiece | Gold-Plated w/ Engraved Kentucky Logo |
| Top Fret Markers | Mother-of-Pearl |
| Tuners | Gold-Plated w/ Removable Ivoroid Buttons |
| Strings | D'Addario EJ74 |
| Tuning | G-G-D-D-A-A-E-E |
Measurements
| Nut Width | 1.12” |
|---|
What is included
- ProTour BV-2520 Deluxe Gig Bag
Common questions
Is the Kentucky KM-500 solid wood or laminate?
The Kentucky KM-500 has a solid handcarved german spruce top and solid flamed alpine maple back and sides.
How is the Kentucky KM-500 tuned?
The Kentucky KM-500 is tuned G-G-D-D-A-A-E-E.
Does the Kentucky KM-500 come with a case or gig bag?
Yes. The Kentucky KM-500 comes with a ProTour BV-2520 Deluxe Gig Bag.
Who is the Kentucky KM-500 for?
The Kentucky KM-500 suits players who want the bright, ringing sound of a mandolin for bluegrass, folk and fiddle tunes. Its solid handcarved german spruce top and solid flamed alpine maple back and sides give a bright and clear sound that grows richer with playing.
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