Best F-style mandolin under $500
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.
The new Kentucky KM-750 Mandolin
The Kentucky KM-750 mandolin, is a newly reintroduced model that creates a new era for Kentucky mandolins. This is among the first F-styles from their hand-carved workshop.
Kentucky KM-140 vs KM-150 Mandolin
They sure look the same in photos. In fact, looking at them head on, you are not going to be able to tell them apart. Your eyes are not fooling you. Everything you are seeing is identical, because nothing on the front side of these two mandolins differ.
Kentucky KM-150 vs The Loar LM-170-VS
If you are looking for a nice low cost mandolin to learn to play on, or maybe want a second mandolin to leave at work, take camping, or loan out, you have probably ran across the Kentucky KM-150 and The Loar LM-170-VS models.
Oval Hole vs F hole mandolins
What is the difference between an F-hole and vs an Oval Hole mandolin? Obviously the sound hole, but you knew that! There are other major differences though, so read on.
Kentucky KM-150 vs KM-250 Mandolin
The main differences will be that the KM-250 Mandolin uses slightly higher grades of woods, upgraded tuners and has a radiused fingerboard. Whether or not the flat fingerboard on the KM-150 is a disadvantaged, is really more of a personal call.
Kentucky KM-500 vs KM-505 Mandolin
The KM-500 is now a color variation of the KM-505. The KM-500 mandolin has a traditional sunburst finish, while the KM-505 mandolin has a lighter Amberburst finish. This is a case where you can choose based solely on appearance.
