Kentucky KM-270 Artist A-Model Mandolin Vintage Sunburst

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HighlightsSolid, handcarved and graduated spruce topSolid, handcarved and graduated maple back and sidesAuthentic, vintage 92s-style body designTraditional oval soundholeOne-piece maple neck with dovetail neckbody joint at the 4th fretBefore 1922, most popular mandolins had Oval-shaped sound holes; offering a distinctive sound that played a significant role in shaping the sound of popular music of the day. The diminutive size, unique voice, and relative affordability made it perfect for a wide range of musical styles. To this day, vintage examples of these popular A-style instruments are still played by discerning musicians and coveted by collectors around the world.Now, anyone can afford to own this legendary mandolin design in a Kentucky KM-270 A-style mandolin with the oval sound hole! Incorporating the best features of vintage designs, and using only the best tone woods, each instrument is expertly hand-carved and graduated to produce an instrument with a tone, look and build quality of highly prized collectible instruments. So take a step back in time by playing a new instrument that combines all the best features of old and the new -priced so that is affordable to all players.TCIN: 75485735If the item details above aren’t accurate or complete, we want to know about it. Report incorrect product info.