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Kentucky Kentucky

Kentucky KM-505 Artist A-Style Mandolin Amber Burst

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Overview

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.

Specs

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
  • Neck wood: Slim figured maple
  • Fingerboard: Radiused ebony
  • Neck finish: Satin
Hardware
  • Tuning machines: Nickel-plated open-gear
  • Bridge: Adjustable ebony
  • Pickguard: Ebony
Other
  • Case: ProTour BV-2520 Mandolin Gig Bag with Kentucky logo
  • Strings: D'Addario EJ-74
  • Orientation: Right handed
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