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Kentucky KM-805 Artist series F-style Mandolin
Estimated price for orientation: 700 $
Category: Mandolins
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Body Style: F Style Top Material: Spruce Brand: Kentucky Dexterity: Right Handed Number of Strings: 8 Skill Level: Intermediate Model: KM-805 Items Included: Case Body Material: Maple Type: Acoustic
This fine, all solid woods mandolin features carved figured maple back & sides, carved spruce top with f-holes, maple neck w/ adjustable truss rod, radiused rosewood fingerboard with stylized extension & pearl block inlay, “torch” peghead inlay, bound top, back, neck & headstock, nickel hardware, gloss vintage-burst nitrocellulose lacquer finish and adjustable rosewood bridge.The Deco-Block fingerboard inlays on the Kentucky KM-805 make a bold statement. The KM-805 punctuates that statement with power that will cut through in any band or festival situation. Complete sound transmission though the instrument is assured by a split-lip dovetail neck/body joint. You'll feel the difference as the mandolin jumps to life against your chest with every chop. Twenty-two precisely positioned German silver frets assure accurate intonation in every register and the abbreviated fingerboard extension allows you to attack the strings in the upper sweet spot without digging the pick into the fretboard.Features:Solid hand carved and graduated select spruce topSolid carved flamed maple back and sides for extra punchSolid one-piece maple neck with adjustable truss rodNitrocellulose lacquer finishMother of pearl torch headstock and block fingerboard inlaysHigh-quality nickel-plated Gotoh tunersRadiused rosewood fingerboard, adjustable bridge, and bone nut
Description
| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Body Style: | F Style |
| Top Material: | Spruce | Brand: | Kentucky |
| Dexterity: | Right Handed | Number of Strings: | 8 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate | Model: | KM-805 |
| Items Included: | Case | Body Material: | Maple |
| Type: | Acoustic |
This fine, all solid woods mandolin features carved figured maple back & sides, carved spruce top with f-holes, maple neck w/ adjustable truss rod, radiused rosewood fingerboard with stylized extension & pearl block inlay, “torch” peghead inlay, bound top, back, neck & headstock, nickel hardware, gloss vintage-burst nitrocellulose lacquer finish and adjustable rosewood bridge.The Deco-Block fingerboard inlays on the Kentucky KM-805 make a bold statement. The KM-805 punctuates that statement with power that will cut through in any band or festival situation. Complete sound transmission though the instrument is assured by a split-lip dovetail neck/body joint. You'll feel the difference as the mandolin jumps to life against your chest with every chop. Twenty-two precisely positioned German silver frets assure accurate intonation in every register and the abbreviated fingerboard extension allows you to attack the strings in the upper sweet spot without digging the pick into the fretboard.Features:Solid hand carved and graduated select spruce topSolid carved flamed maple back and sides for extra punchSolid one-piece maple neck with adjustable truss rodNitrocellulose lacquer finishMother of pearl torch headstock and block fingerboard inlaysHigh-quality nickel-plated Gotoh tunersRadiused rosewood fingerboard, adjustable bridge, and bone nut