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Kentucky KM-505 Artist A-Style Mandolin Amber Burst
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Gold Coverage goes above and beyond the manufacturer's warranty to protect your gear from unexpected breakdowns, accidental damage from handling and failures. This plan covers your product for one, two, three or up to five years from your date of purchase, costs just pennies per day and gives you a complete "no-worry" solution for protecting your investment.
Gold Coverage Includes:
- Unexpected and unintentional spills, drops and cracks
- Normal wear and tear
- Power surges
- Dust, internal heat and humidity
Other plan features include:
- 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.
- Shipping fees covered if required for repair or replacement
- Plans are transferable in the event merchandise is sold
- Plans are renewable on new gear
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Term for New Gear begins on date of purchase but does not replace the store return policy or manufacturer coverage.
Enhanced tone and value in a classic design.
The Kentucky KM-505 Artist A-Style Mandolin is a revised model that offers improved tone, volume, and style. Featuring a solid carved spruce top and flamed maple back and sides, this mandolin produces a rich, warm sound perfect for bluegrass, folk, or traditional music. The high-gloss amberburst finish and gold-plated hardware add an elegant touch to its vintage-inspired design.
Refined Playability and Professional Features
The KM-505 is built with a slim, figured maple neck that offers a comfortable, vintage feel. The radiused ebony fingerboard ensures smooth playability, while the extended 22-fret design offers added range. This mandolin also features an ebony pickguard for added protection and a sleek look.
Ready for Stage and Studio
Complete with a padded ProTour BV-2520 Mandolin Gig Bag, the KM-505 is designed to provide exceptional performance at an affordable price. It rivals instruments at higher price points, offering both boutique tone and world-class playability.
Features
- Solid carved German spruce top for bright, crisp tone
- Solid carved Alpine maple back and sides for extra punch
- Slim Alpine maple neck for smooth, easy action
- Comes with a sturdy, padded ProTour BV-2520 Mandolin Gig Bag
Unlock the rich tone and elegant design of the Kentucky KM-505 Artist A-Style Mandolin and take your music to the next level.
KM-505 Artist A-Style Mandolin Specifications:
Body- Body shape: A-style mandolin
- Top wood: Solid carved German spruce
- Back and sides wood: Solid carved Alpine maple
- Body finish: High-gloss amberburst lacquer
- Neck wood: Slim figured maple
- Fingerboard: Radiused ebony
- Neck finish: Satin
- Tuning machines: Nickel-plated open-gear
- Bridge: Adjustable ebony
- Pickguard: Ebony
- Case: ProTour BV-2520 Mandolin Gig Bag with Kentucky logo
- Strings: D'Addario EJ-74
- Orientation: Right handed
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- Orders placed before 3 p.m. ET usually ship the same business day.
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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