The tone and volume of this magnificent instrument are tops in its class and rival boutique mandolins at three times the price. The master luthiers at Kentucky Mandolins have given the top-selling KM-505 a total revision adding more tone, volume, style and VALUE The slim, comfortably-shaped neck of figured maple has the feel of a fine, vintage instrument and the ebony fretboard has a modern extension and with 22 smooth, low nickel-silver frets. The exclusive Saga black and white layered pickguard is a vintage touch that is both practical and elegant. A lovely amberburst lacquer finish covers the entire instrument and all metal parts are gold-plated. The master luthiers at Kentucky Mandolins have given our top-selling KM-505 a total revisionadding more tone, volume, style and VALUE The slim, comfortably-shaped neck of figured maple has the feel of a fine, vintage instrument and the ebony fretboard has a modern extension and with 22 smooth, low nickel-silver frets. The solid spruce top and flamed maple back and sides are hand-carved and graduated with elegant, black and white purfling on top and bottom edges.
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On the peghead, white and exotic red mother-of-pearl are set in a gleaming, black overlay for a stunning effect. The slim, comfortably-shaped neck of figured maple has the feel of a fine, vintage instrument and the ebony fretboard has a modern extension and with 22 smooth, low nickel-silver frets. The tuning is the same as the violin (GDAE) and the exact reverse of a bass. The typical bluegrass mandolin has 8 strings, four sets of 2 adjacent strings tuned to the same note. The master luthiers at Kentucky Mandolins gave the top-selling KM-505 a total revision-adding more tone, volume, style and value. The mandolin is actually a descendent of the lute family of instruments. This one has some extra value added - it comes with a nice hardshell case.
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Kentucky Mandolins are known for the build quality, traditional sound, and great bang for the buck. If you're in the market for a quality A-style mandolin at and affordable price, this is the one for you.