Transparent Amber 8-String Mandolin (KM-272)

Before 1922, most popular mandolins had Oval-shaped sound holes, offering a distinctive sound that played a significant role in shaping the popular music of the day. The diminutive size, unique voice, and relative affordability made it perfect for a wide range of musical styles. To this day, vintage examples of these popular A-style instruments are still played by discerning musicians and coveted by collectors around the world.

Now, anyone can afford to own this legendary mandolin design in a Kentucky KM-272 A-style mandolin with the oval sound hole! Incorporating the best features of vintage designs, and using only the best tone woods, each instrument is expertly hand-carved and graduated to produce an instrument with a tone, look, and build quality of highly prized collectible instruments.

The solid carved Sitka spruce top gives you clean articulation and a crisp, bright tone, while the solid carved maple back and sides provide extra punch. The slim maple neck ensures comfortable, easy action, and the choice East Indian rosewood fingerboard guarantees silky smooth playability. The transparent amber lacquer finish imparts an enhanced luster and beauty to the instrument.

So take a step back in time by playing a new instrument that combines all the best features of the old and the new, priced so that it is affordable to all players. This legendary mandolin design offers a distinctive sound that has played a significant role in shaping the popular music of the past, and now it can be yours to enjoy and create your own musical legacy.

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