Kentucky KM-858 F-Style Mandolin Gold Top

Kentucky KM-858 F-Style Mandolin Gold Top

March 09, 2018

New for 2018 I am excited to announce an all new Kentucky KM-858 F-style Mandolin. These start with Spruce and Maple harvested from high in the Swiss Alps.

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Top 3 F-style Mandolin cases

Top 3 F-style Mandolin cases

May 03, 2017 1 Comment

So you find yourself searching for a new F-style mandolin case? This just happens to be something we are very familiar with. After 20 years of selling mandolins we have been through most of the case brands and had the chance to try many different mandolins in them.  During all of this, there have been a few standouts and we wanted to give a list of our Top 3 F-style Mandolin Cases.

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Why you should buy an F-style Mandolin vs an A-style mandolin

Why you should buy an F-style Mandolin vs an A-style mandolin

April 18, 2017 1 Comment

This is where you need to be honest with yourself. How important is the look of your mandolin? Will you get more enjoyment out of the F-Style vs the A-style Mandolin? This is nothing to be embarrassed about.

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A vs F Style Mandolin

A vs F Style Mandolin

March 04, 2017 6 Comments

There is a common misconception that you need an F-style for playing bluegrass. While this is not true as far as tone, among many players it is expected that you should have an F– style mandolin. Since traditions diehard, you will probably have trouble convincing people otherwise.

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Best F-style mandolin under $500

Best F-style mandolin under $500

February 08, 2017

Most people prefer the look of the F-style mandolin and rightly so. It looks great! There is no denying it. We are not here to convince you to go with an A-style. If your budget is $500, there are still going to be quite a few options available to you. 

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