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Kentucky KM-656 Standard F-Style Mandolin Transparent Brown

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Overview

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.

Specs

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
  • Neck wood: One-piece Alpine maple
  • Fingerboard: Radius Santos rosewood
  • Neck finish: Satin
Hardware
  • Tuning machines: Nickel-plated open-gear
  • Bridge: Adjustable rosewood
Other
  • Case: ProTour BV-2520 Mandolin Gig Bag with Kentucky logo
  • Strings: D'Addario EJ-74
  • Orientation: Right handed
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