Kentucky KM-900

In the classic era of American mandolins there was a single example of a Lloyd Loar Master Model mandolin produced in the A-style. It had a symmetrical pear-shaped body without points or scroll and a perfectly shaped snake-head peghead. Because only one mandolin of this type was ever produced, that original instrument has risen to mythical status.

Every discriminating player and collector dreams of owning that original instrument, and now it is possible in the new KM-900, with its hand-carved and graduated solid spruce top and hand-carved and graduated solid figured maple back, sides and neck assuring superb craftsmanship in every feature.

Features

Solid carved Adirondack spruce top provides you with superior note clarity and volume to spare
Solid flamed Michigan maple back and sides ensure extra punch
Slim maple neck for comfortable, easy action
Premium ebony fingerboard gives extra durability and striking good looks
High-gloss lacquer sunburst finish for vintage look and appeal

Specifications

Back and Side Material: Solid Flamed Alpine Maple
Binding: Ivoroid
Body Style: A-Model
Bridge Material: Polished Ebony with Adjustment Wheels
Fingerboard Inlay: M-O-P Dots
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Finish: Sunburst High-gloss Lacquer
Neck /Body Joint: Dovetail
Neck Material: One-piece Alpine Maple
Note: Accepts Loop-end Strings Only
Number of Frets Clear: 15
Number of Frets Total: 29
Nut Material: Pearl
Nut Width: 1 1/8 in.
Peghead Inlay: M-O-P Fleur-de-lys / Logo Script
Peghead Overlay: Black Composition
Pickguard: None
Plating: Nickel-plated / Pattern and Logo Stamped
Scale Length: 13 7/8 in. (354mm)
Soundhole Shape: Traditional F-Hole
Tailpiece: 1920s-style Stamped Brass / Press-fit Cover
Top: Select Solid Spruce
Top Purfling: Multi-ply W-B-W Top and Back Inlay
Truss Rod: Vintage Single Adjusting
Tuning Machines: Standard Gotoh™ 4-on-a-plate / Removable Grained Ivoroid Buttons