Kentucky KM-272 Artist Oval Hole A-Style Mandolin – Transparent Amber
Before 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-272 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.
Product Features
- 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 fingerboard ensures silky smooth playability
- Transparent amber lacquer finish imparts enhanced luster and beauty
- To learn more, please see our Product Description below
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solid quality and so pretty I just got this sweet mandolin. She sounds even better than she looks ð Not real ornate like some F-style mandolins, but with an absolutely beautiful tone! Better than I had hoped for. I played this exact model at a local buy and sell shop and next to instruments that cost hundreds of dollars more, it stood out. The oval hole maybe makes it have a fuller, more open sound. I found it here on Amazon with this sunburst finish. Wow! As someone who plays a high-end guitar and a mid-range violin, I…
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