Kentucky KM-272 Artist Oval Hole A-Style 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 sound of popular music of the day. The diminutive size, unique voice, and relative affordability made it perfect for a wide range of musical styles.

Collections: Accessories, All Instruments, All Mandolins, Kentucky Mandolins, Oval Hole Mandolins

Category: A Style, Instrument, Kentucky, Mandolin, Oval Hole

Type: Mandolin

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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. So take a step back in time by playing a new instrument that combines all the best features of old and the new –priced so that is affordable to all players.

Solid carved Sitka spruce top gives you clean articulation and a crisp, bright tone
Solid carved maple back and sides for extra punch
Slim maple neck for comfortable, easy action
Choice East Indian rosewood fingerboard ensures silky smooth playability
Transparent amber lacquer finish imparts enhanced luster and beauty

Back and Side Material	Solid Maple
Binding	Ivoroid
Body Style	A-Model
Bridge Material	Rosewood with Adjustment Wheels
Fingerboard Binding	White ABS
Fingerboard Inlay	M-O-P Dots
Fingerboard Material	Rosewood
Finish	High-gloss Transparent Amber Nitrocellulose
Neck / Body Joint	Dovetail
Neck Material	One-piece Maple
Number of Frets Clear	14
Number of Frets Total	22
Nut Material	Bone
Nut Width	1 1/8"
Peghead Inlay	Vintage Wreath white pearl and pearl Kentucky script
Peghead Overlay	Snakehead Rosewood
Pickguard	Black/White/Black ABS with beveled edge
Plating	Nickel-plated / Pattern and Logo Stamped
Scale Length	13 7/8" (352.40mm)
Sound Hole Shape	Traditional Oval
Tailpiece	Nickel-plated with coverplate and leather insert
Top	Solid Spruce
Top Purfling	None
Truss Rod	Traditional 2-screw black ABS
Tuning Machines	High-quality tuning machines with white buttons