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Description

The Kentucky KM-150 mandolin is a fabulous value available in an all-solid, traditionally designed, A-style instrument that beautifully combines period-correct vintage specifications with an amazingly affordable price. When it comes to tone and playability, the KM-150 also excels. To achieve the best tone and volume possible, select solid spruce - meticulously hand-carved and graduated - is used for the top, while select solid maple is used for the back and sides. A solid maple neck with rosewood fingerboard and traditional snakehead-shaped peghead is attached to the body by a modified dovetail neck-body joint not only adds to the authentic look, but also has a comfortable shape that is easy to play, and offers a lifetime of serviceability. Top everything off with a set of accurate, open-geared tuners, an adjustable rosewood bridge and tuning will be easy, accurate and with perfect intonation every time.
Kentucky KM-150 Standard A-Model All-Solid Mandolin Traditional Sunburst
Kentucky KM-150 Standard A-Model All-Solid Mandolin Traditional Sunburst
Kentucky KM-150 Standard A-Model All-Solid Mandolin Traditional Sunburst

Features

  • Solid spruce top
  • Solid maple back and sides
  • Solid maple neck with 12th fret neck joint
  • Traditional high-gloss sunburst finish
  • Multiple binding on top
  • Bound rosewood fretboard
  • Classic mother-of-pearl "Kentucky" script inlay and dot markers
  • Inlaid mother-of-pearl position markers
  • Deluxe tuning machines
  • Adjustable truss rod
  • Adjustable compensated rosewood bridge
  • Nickel-plated hardware
  • Shop adjusted

Reviews

4.63

8 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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  1. Concerts2
  2. Practicing2
  3. Back-Up1
Cons
  1. No cons here1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced2
  2. Novice2
  3. Professional Musician1
Pros
  1. Good Tone4
  2. Consistent3
  3. Well Built / Quality3
  4. Long Life1
  5. Very well built and a beauty1

Reviewed by 8 customers

  • A Quality Entry Point Instrument

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byKR

    fromOregon City, Oregon

    My wife wanted to learn mandolin and wanted an A Style instrument. After reading reviews I selected the KM-150. The all wood construction was a selling point for me. I play guitar and feel this is a great value for the price and a great entry point instrument. I realize you can spend thousands on a mandolin but this seems like a good starting point. The mandolin has a nice tone and once the strings are stretched out the instrument holds pitch quite well. This was her birthday gift and she is pleased with the instrument.

  • Hillbilly

    5

    submitted8 years ago

    byHillbilly

    fromMemphis

    Looks great, plays great, sounds great. Very happy with my mando.............

  • Beautiful instrument

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted8 years ago

    byRaji

    fromPhiladelphia

    Very well crafted Mandolin- easy to set up - a real joy to play - celestial overtones 😊

  • Good case

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted8 years ago

    byJeff

    fromundisclosed

    Good case. True test will be after a year of use.

  • WOW Better than Expected!

    5

    submitted9 years ago

    byTinman57

    fromSeagrove, North Carolina

    My wife surprised me with my Kentucky for Christmas and I love it! I am a guitar player but crippling arthritis has slowed that somewhat. I can comfortably play my KM-150 for longer periods.

  • Nice Sound

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted9 years ago

    byCaseynet

    fromIllinois

    You would have to pay a lot more to get better tone.

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  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byAndy

    fromGillette Wyoming

    Does this instrument come with a case?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Unfortunately, no. Please give us a call to help you find something – 877-687-5403

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byGeorge

    fromShelburne Falls, MA.

    Does this come with a case?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    No, it doesn't

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byHap

    fromYuma Az

    Does the Kentucky km150 come with a case?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This mandolin does come with a case.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byDubs

    fromBellmawr, NJ

    Hi! Does this come ready to play or do I need to separately take this to a professional for setup? Thanks!

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    This will come ready to play

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byViolinChelista

    fromPort Neches, TX

    Does this come with a case?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    This does not include a case

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byBob

    fromApopka Florida

    Case included?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This mandolin does come with a case included.

  • submitted7 years ago

    asked byjackie

    fromsan diego, ca

    Is this the same as the model KM-150S?

    Open Reply - Charles
    It is the same. The S stands for standard.
    Open Reply - Charles
    It is the same. The S stands for standard.