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A member of Kentucky's KM-150 series line, the KM-156 is notable for its rich, transparent brown high-gloss finish, which recalls famous mandolins of the prewar era. This carefully applied, ultrathin nitrocellulose lacquer is exactly the same finish that was used on most prewar originals–and it promotes optimum sound as well as looking beautiful and vintage correct.

The neck and body are joined by a modified dovetail joint in the traditional style, which guarantees the greatest strength as well as optimum sound transmission. Genuine solid alpine spruce–meticulously hand-carved and graduated–is used for the top while the back, sides and neck are of select solid maple. This is why Kentucky 150 series mandolins outperform everything in their price range and some costlier makes as well.

Perfectly shaped arching, the finest woods and the skill of luthiers make the KM-156 a world-beater in every respect!
Kentucky KM-156 A-Style Mandolin Natural
Kentucky KM-156 A-Style Mandolin Natural
Features
  • Solid carved alpine spruce
  • Solid carved maple back and sides
  • Slim maple neck
  • Choice East Indian rosewood fretboard
  • High-gloss, transparent brown nitrocellulose lacquer
  • Recommended cases: C-1521, C-3720
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I love my new Kentucky 156 mandolin! I would buy it again:)
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Reviewed by 2 customers

  • I would buy another one

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byTimothy

    fromScotland ct

    Great mandolin

  • I love my new Kentucky 156 mandolin! I would buy it again:)

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byChris

    fromCharlottesville, VA

    I am just starting out with the mandolin. Mine came to me sounding well and with getting it set up everything was as it should be. Very happy!

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  • submitteda year ago

    asked byMunro

    fromNorth Andover, MA

    Does this come set up, or does the purchaser need to set the instrument up?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    It will be set up by Kentucky.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byDave

    fromOklahoma City

    What is the depth of this mandolin? Thanks

    Open Reply - Thomas
    I’m very sorry, the manufacturer has not made that information available