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 and unique voice 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 Series 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 an instrument that combines all the best features of old and the new!
Features:
Solid carved German spruce top gives you clean articulation and a crisp, bright tone
Solid carved Alpine maple back and sides for extra punch
Slim Alpine maple neck for comfortable, easy action
Choice, radiused rosewood fingerboard ensures silky smooth playability
High-gloss sunburst finish imparts traditional beauty and luster
Comes with a sturdy, padded ProTour BV-2520 Mandolin Gig Bag, with Kentucky logo
Available in vintage sunburst (KM-270) or transparent amber (KM-272) or transparent brown (KM-276)
Model #KM-270
**This item DROPSHIPS from San Francisco, California, direct from the distributor/manufacturer**
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 and unique voice 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 Series 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 an instrument that combines all the best features of old and the new!
Features:
Solid carved German spruce top gives you clean articulation and a crisp, bright tone
Solid carved Alpine maple back and sides for extra punch
Slim Alpine maple neck for comfortable, easy action
Choice, radiused rosewood fingerboard ensures silky smooth playability
High-gloss sunburst finish imparts traditional beauty and luster
Comes with a sturdy, padded ProTour BV-2520 Mandolin Gig Bag, with Kentucky logo
Available in vintage sunburst (KM-270) or transparent amber (KM-272) or transparent brown (KM-276)
Model #KM-270
**This item DROPSHIPS from San Francisco, California, direct from the distributor/manufacturer**
