Description
Kentucky KM-656 Brown Standard F-Model Mandolin is an F-model mandolin with a solid carved German spruce top, solid Alpine maple back and sides, a slim one-piece Alpine maple neck and a Santos rosewood flat fingerboard with vintage 1.4mm frets, in a high-gloss transparent brown finish.
Specifications
| SKU | KM-656 |
|---|---|
| Size | F-Model Mandolin |
| Top | Solid German Spruce, carved |
| Back & Sides | Solid Alpine Maple |
| Neck | Slim Alpine one-piece Maple |
| Fingerboard | Choice Santos Rosewood, flat, vintage 1.4mm frets |
| Finish | High-gloss transparent brown |
| Strings | D’Addario EJ-74 |
| Tuning | G-D-A-E |
Measurements
| Scale Length | 13 7/8” |
|---|---|
| Nut Width | 1 1/8” |
What is included
- ProTour BV-2520 Mandolin Gig Bag with Kentucky logo
Common questions
Is the Kentucky KM-656 solid wood?
Yes. The Kentucky KM-656 has a solid carved German spruce top and solid Alpine maple back and sides.
What does the Kentucky KM-656 sound like?
The Kentucky KM-656 has clean articulation and a crisp, bright tone from its spruce top, with extra punch from the maple back and sides.
Does the Kentucky KM-656 come with a case or gig bag?
Yes. The Kentucky KM-656 comes with a sturdy, padded ProTour BV-2520 Mandolin Gig Bag with the Kentucky logo.
What size is the Kentucky KM-656?
The Kentucky KM-656 has a 13 7/8” scale length and a 1 1/8” nut width.
Who is the Kentucky KM-656 for?
The Kentucky KM-656 suits players who want a traditional F-model mandolin for bluegrass, folk and fiddle tunes. Its solid spruce top and solid maple back and sides give a bright and clear sound that grows richer with playing.
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