F-Style Kentucky Mandolins

F-style mandolins have an elegant appeal and a crisp, chunky sound that makes them a favorite among professional bluegrass and country musicians. With that being said, being the proud owner of an F-style mandolin doesn't have to mean draining your savings - in fact, Kentucky F-style mandolins are modestly priced so that any aspiring musician can acquire one. Whether you've been hitting the stage for years or still in the early stages of playing, Kentucky has a Florentine-style mandolin for you in this catalog.

The perfect F-style mandolin for you will ultimately come down to personal taste, but each Kentucky model offers its own unique characteristics in terms of appearance and sound. Firstly, there's the KM-300E Electric Mandolin. Made of basswood and featuring a bound maple neck with a radiused rosewood fretboard and adjustable truss rod, this mandolin has a tone that's all its own and is incredibly easy to play. Other notable features include a lipstick-style neck position pick-up to amplify every chord and note loudly and clearly, and chrome-plated mini Schaller-style tuners for effortless tuning. Thinking about hitting the stage with your bluegrass or country group? The KM-300E is just what you need to have your chops noticed by everyone in attendance.

Speaking of hitting the stage, the KM-805 Artist F-model Mandolin was built specifically with serious performers in mind. The split-lip dovetail neck/body joint makes every note transmit entirely through the instrument while the 22 perfectly-positioned German silver frets offer accurate intonation through every register. From the precisely-cut top and back carving to the select spruce and maple tonewood, the KM-805 is a best seller that has the looks and power to put you in the spotlight, gig after gig.

F-style mandolins are favored often over their A-style counterparts because their decorative details and fancy scrollwork gives them a slight edge in the visual department. For this reason, F-style mandolins take more time and concentration to construct. If you choose a brand that builds their mandolins with pride and passion, you can enjoy your instrument for a lifetime - and for that, Kentucky F-style mandolins are the way to go.