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Kentucky KM-656 Standard F-Style Mandolin Transparent Brown
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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)
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Vintage Tone With Modern Craftsmanship.
The Kentucky KM-656 Standard F-Style Mandolin offers all the professional features that musicians need at a price that fits any budget. With its high-end tonewoods and meticulous craftsmanship, this mandolin delivers the world-class tone and effortless playability that players expect from Kentucky. Available in both tobacco sunburst and transparent brown finishes, the KM-656 combines beauty with superior performance.
With Handcarved Tonewoods for Exceptional Sound
The KM-656 is crafted with a solid German spruce carved top for clean articulation and a solid Alpine maple back and sides for extra punch. The slim one-piece Alpine maple neck offers comfortable action, while the Santos rosewood radius fingerboard ensures smooth playability. The high-gloss transparent brown finish provides a traditional look that's sure to impress.
Built for Performance and Playability
Paired with a padded ProTour BV-2520 Mandolin Gig Bag, the KM-656 is designed for musicians who need a reliable instrument with premium tone and durability. Whether you're playing live or recording, this mandolin will inspire your best music.
Features
- Solid German spruce carved top for bright articulation and tone
- Solid Alpine maple back and sides for extra punch
- Slim Alpine one-piece maple neck for smooth, easy action
- Comes with a sturdy, padded ProTour BV-2520 Mandolin Gig Bag
Unlock the rich, vintage tone of the Kentucky KM-656 Standard F-Style Mandolin and experience world-class craftsmanship today.
KM-656 Standard F-Style Mandolin Specifications:
Body- Body shape: F-style mandolin
- Top wood: Solid German spruce
- Back and sides wood: Solid Alpine maple
- Body finish: High-gloss transparent brown
- Neck wood: One-piece Alpine maple
- Fingerboard: Radius Santos rosewood
- Neck finish: Satin
- 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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