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Kentucky KM-156 Standard A-Style Mandolin Transparent Brown
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- Unexpected and unintentional spills, drops and cracks
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- For products over $200, No Lemon Policy applies. If it fails for the same defect 3 times, it is replaced on the 4th breakdown. (Does not apply to failures due to drops, spills, and cracks)
- For products under $200 experiencing the above failures, a Musician's Friend gift card will be issued for the full price of the product + tax.
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Classic style, modern craftsmanship.
The Kentucky KM-156 Standard A-Style Mandolin combines period-correct vintage aesthetics with modern playability. Its richly transparent brown high-gloss finish harks back to the prewar era, delivering not only a beautiful look but also an ultra-thin lacquer that enhances the mandolin's tone. Crafted with precision, the KM-156 offers players superior tone at an affordable price.
With Premium Tonewoods and Easy Playability
Featuring a solid German spruce top and solid Alpine maple back and sides, the KM-156 offers clean articulation and a crisp, bright tone. The slim Alpine maple neck ensures comfortable playability, while the choice rosewood fingerboard offers both beauty and durability. Its dovetail neck joint guarantees optimum sound transmission and strength.
Reliable Performance and Vintage Beauty
The KM-156 is finished with a transparent brown high-gloss lacquer for a beautiful vintage appearance. Complete with a padded ProTour BV-2520 Mandolin Gig Bag, it's ready for the stage or the studio, providing both quality tone and reliable protection.
Features
- Solid German spruce top for crisp, bright tone
- Solid Alpine maple back and sides for extra punch
- Slim Alpine maple neck for comfortable, easy action
- Comes with a sturdy, padded ProTour BV-2520 Mandolin Gig Bag
Unlock the vintage tone and modern craftsmanship of the Kentucky KM-156 Standard A-Style Mandolin and enjoy superior playability today.
KM-156 Standard A-Style Mandolin Specifications:
Body- Body shape: A-style mandolin
- Top wood: Solid carved German spruce
- Back and sides wood: Solid Alpine maple
- Body finish: High-gloss transparent brown
- Neck wood: Slim Alpine maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Neck finish: High-gloss lacquer
- Tuning machines: Nickel-plated open-gear
- Bridge: Adjustable rosewood
- Case: ProTour BV-2520 Mandolin Gig Bag with Kentucky logo
- Strings: D'Addario EJ-74
- Orientation: Right handed
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Every guitar or bass you purchase from Musician's Friend (electric or acoustic, New or Open Box) includes two years of protection from manufacturer defects.
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