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Kentucky KM-1000 Master F-Style Mandolin Vintage Sunburst

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The Kentucky KM-1000 Master F-style mandolin is designed to deliver the rich, vintage tone of early 20th-century mandolins and meet the high standards of modern musicians
Originally introduced in the late 1970s, this model became a favorite for players and collectors alike, offering unmatched sound, appearance and craftsmanship
The KM-1000 is built using premium American spruce and maple, handcarved and graduated to recreate the unmistakable resonance of vintage instruments
Traditional Craftsmanship and Modern Playability

This mandolin features a solid handcarved Adirondack spruce top and solid carved flamed Michigan maple back and sides, ensuring superior note clarity and punchy volume
The slim flamed maple neck offers smooth, easy action, while the premium ebony fingerboard enhances durability and visual appeal
A pre-war-style ebony bridge and ivoroid body binding contribute to the vintage aesthetic
The KM-1000 delivers all the tonal depth and projection needed for both professional performance and home practice
A Modern Classic With Unmatched Affordability

This Kentucky KM-1000 Master Model also includes deluxe 14:1 reverse tuners for precise tuning, a high-gloss lacquer finish in vintage sunburst, and a sturdy ProTour BV-2520 mandolin gig bag with the Kentucky logo
This masterfully crafted mandolin takes you back to the 1920s in tone and style while offering the playability that today's musicians demand—all at a surprisingly affordable price

Specs

Brand
Kentucky Wildcats
Mandolin type
Acoustic Mandolins
Style
F-style
Body material
American spruce and maple
String instrument soundboard material
Adirondack Spruce
Number of strings
8

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Here is a professional quality F-Style mandolin, offered by Kentucky at a surprisingly affordable price relative to the materials used, the design excellence and the attention to detail in the construction and finish. Only the finest American spruce and maple is hand-carved and graduated for the tops and backs. Deluxe 14:1 reverse tuners, pre-war style ebony bridge and side-striped w/b/w ivoroid body binding all reek vintage. Take a trip back to the early 20s on the Kentucky time machine...it is surprisingly affordable.

The Kentucky KM-1000 Master F-style mandolin is designed to deliver the rich, vintage tone of early 20th-century mandolins and meet the high standards of modern musicians
Originally introduced in the late 1970s, this model became a favorite for players and collectors alike, offering unmatched sound, appearance and craftsmanship
The KM-1000 is built using premium American spruce and maple, handcarved and graduated to recreate the unmistakable resonance of vintage instruments
Traditional Craftsmanship and Modern Playability

This mandolin features a solid handcarved Adirondack spruce top and solid carved flamed Michigan maple back and sides, ensuring superior note clarity and punchy volume
The slim flamed maple neck offers smooth, easy action, while the premium ebony fingerboard enhances durability and visual appeal
A pre-war-style ebony bridge and ivoroid body binding contribute to the vintage aesthetic
The KM-1000 delivers all the tonal depth and projection needed for both professional performance and home practice
A Modern Classic With Unmatched Affordability

This Kentucky KM-1000 Master Model also includes deluxe 14:1 reverse tuners for precise tuning, a high-gloss lacquer finish in vintage sunburst, and a sturdy ProTour BV-2520 mandolin gig bag with the Kentucky logo
This masterfully crafted mandolin takes you back to the 1920s in tone and style while offering the playability that today's musicians demand—all at a surprisingly affordable price

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Specifications

Brand

Kentucky Wildcats

Mandolin type

Acoustic Mandolins

Style

F-style

Body material

American spruce and maple

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