Custom Kentucky KM-252 Artist A-model Mandolin - Gigbag

In 1922, mandolin designs began to change, as did the musical tastes of the time. The greatest Acoustic Engineer of the day began to develop designs that incorporated F-shaped sound holes instead of the Oval-hole designs that ultimately tightened-up the airy, woody nature of the traditional A-shape, and accentuated the treble frequencies often lacking in previous designs. All combined, these instruments offered the musician better balance and greater volume to meet the ever-changing musical styles to come. The Kentucky KM-252 Artist A-model Mandolin offers a professional quality instrument that is still affordably priced. All materials are hand-carved, with the tops and backs meticulously arched and graduated to achieve the correct balance of strength and lightweight rigidity for optimal tone. So, for the best value out there in a professional-quality A-style mandolin, make America's Favorite mandolin your choice!

 

Solid carved Sitka spruce top gives you clean articulation and a crisp, bright tone Solid carved maple back and sides for extra punch Slim maple neck for comfortable, easy action Choice East Indian rosewood radiused fingerboard ensures silky smooth playability Transparent amber lacquer finish imparts enhanced luster and beauty Back and Side Material Solid Maple Binding Ivoroid Body Style A-Model Bridge Material Rosewood with Adjustment Wheels Fingerboard Binding White ABS Fingerboard Inlay M-O-P Dots Fingerboard Material Rosewood Finish High-gloss Transparent Amber Nitrocellulose Neck / Body Joint Dovetail Neck Material One-piece Maple Number of Frets Clear 14 Number of Frets Total 22 Nut Material Bone Nut Width 1 1/8" Peghead Inlay Vintage Wreath white pearl and pearl Kentucky script Peghead Overlay Snakehead Rosewood Pickguard Black/White/Black ABS with beveled edge Plating Nickel-plated / Pattern and Logo Stamped Scale
Length 13 7/8" (352.40mm) Sound Hole Shape Traditional F-Hole Tailpiece Nickel-plated with coverplate and leather insert Top Solid Spruce Top Purfling None Truss Rod Traditional 2-screw black ABS Tuning Machines High-quality tuning machines with white buttons

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Condition:Brand New Make:Kentucky Model:KM-252 Artist A-model Mandolin - Gigbag Categories:Mandolins