Kentucky KM-1500 Master F-model Mandolin

KM-1500

CS-1520 Hardshell case and Case Cover included (Retails for $295).

The new master model KM-1500 from Kentucky uses the finest, most highly figured Michigan Maple combined with the whitest, most fine-grained Adirondack spruce. These solid woods are meticulously hand carved and graduated — just as were the fabled originals of the early '20s, to achieve the finest tone quality and volume possible in a new instrument.

Collections: Accessories, All Instruments, All Mandolins, Kentucky F-Style Mandolins, Kentucky Mandolins

Category: F-style, Instrument, Kentucky, Mandolin

Type: Mandolin

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Folkmusician no longer stocks this mandolin, but we are very familiar with it!

The KM-1500 is became legendary for its tone, or at least for the price point. This is not a cheap mandolin, but when you have it in your hands, you realize that it is an incredible value in a professional quality mandolin. The woods are sourced from North America, with Adirondack Spruce (Red Spruce) for the top and Maple from Michigan. This combined with the carving and detailed graduation, result in a woofy, dry tone that is perfect for a bluegrass mandolin.

While it is not about the looks, the Kentucky KM-1500 still has them! The nitrocellulose finish is thin and the fit and finish rivals mandolins 3x-4x the price. There is gold hardware and an intricate Fern inlay.

Solid handcarved Adirondack spruce top provides you with superior note clarity and volume to spare
Solid carved flamed Michigan maple back and sides ensure extra punch
Slim flamed maple neck for comfortable, easy action
Premium radiused ebony fingerboard gives extra durability and striking good looks
Vintage sunburst finish in lacquer showcases beauty and luster

Back and Side Material	Solid Flamed Maple
Binding	Ivoroid
Body Style	F-Model
Bridge Material	Polished Ebony with Adjustment Wheels
Fingerboard Binding	Ivoroid
Fingerboard Inlay	M-O-P Dots
Fingerboard Material	Ebony (radiused)
Finish	Sunburst High-gloss Lacquer
Neck / Body Joint	Dovetail
Neck Material	One-piece Maple
Note	Accepts Loop-end Strings Only
Number of Frets Clear	15
Number of Frets Total	29
Nut Material	M-O-P
Nut Width	1 5/64”
Peghead Inlay	Abalone and M-O-P Fern-style / Logo Script
Peghead Overlay	Black Composition
Pickguard	Tortoise (Optional)
Plating	Gold-plated / Logo Hand Engraved
Scale Length	13 7/8" (354mm)
Soundhole Shape	Traditional F-Hole
Tailpiece	1920s-style Stamped Brass / Press-fit Cover
Top	Premium Solid Adirondack Spruce
Top Purfling	Multi-ply W-B-W / Top and Back Inlay
Truss Rod	Traditional Two-Way Adjustable
Tuning Machines	Deluxe Gotoh™ 4-on-a-plate / Removable Genuine Pearl Buttons