Description
Kentucky KM-1000 Traditional 1920s Sunburst Master F-Model Mandolin is a mandolin with a solid Adirondack spruce top and solid Flat-Sawn flamed maple back and sides and a nitrocellulose sunburst finish, tuned G-G-D-D-A-A-E-E.
Specifications
| SKU | KM-1000 |
|---|---|
| Size | F-Model Mandolin |
| Top | Solid Adirondack Spruce |
| Back & Sides | Solid Flat-Sawn Flamed Maple |
| Finish | Nitrocellulose Sunburst |
| Neck | Maple, One-Piece |
| Headstock | Pearl Flower Pot, Kentucky Logo Inlay |
| Fretboard | Flat Ebony |
| Fret Size | Vintage (1.1mm) |
| Bridge | Vintage Style Ebony |
| Nut | Mother-of-Pearl |
| Binding | Ivoroid |
| Tailpiece | Silver-Plated w/ Engraved Kentucky Logo |
| Fret Material | Polished Nickel Silver |
| Top Fret Markers | Mother-of-Pearl |
| Tuners | Silver-Plated Gotoh w/ Reversed Gears |
| Strings | D'Addario EJ74 |
| Tuning | G-G-D-D-A-A-E-E |
Measurements
| Nut Width | 1.12” |
|---|---|
| Frets | 29 |
What is included
- ProTour BV-2520 Deluxe Gig Bag
Common questions
Is the Kentucky KM-1000 solid wood or laminate?
The Kentucky KM-1000 has a solid Adirondack spruce top and solid Flat-Sawn flamed maple back and sides.
How is the Kentucky KM-1000 tuned?
The Kentucky KM-1000 is tuned G-G-D-D-A-A-E-E.
Does the Kentucky KM-1000 come with a case or gig bag?
Yes. The Kentucky KM-1000 comes with a ProTour BV-2520 Deluxe Gig Bag.
Who is the Kentucky KM-1000 for?
The Kentucky KM-1000 suits players who want the bright, ringing sound of a mandolin for bluegrass, folk and fiddle tunes. Its solid Adirondack spruce top and solid Flat-Sawn flamed maple back and sides give a bright and clear sound that grows richer with playing.
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