Kentucky KM-252

In 1922, mandolin designs began to change, as did the musical tastes of the time. The greatest Acoustic Engineer of the day began to develop designs that incorporated F-shaped sound holes instead of the Oval-hole designs that ultimately tightened-up the airy, woody nature of the traditional A-shape, and accentuated the treble frequencies often lacking in previous designs.

All combined, these instruments offered the musician better balance and greater volume to meet the ever-changing musical styles to come. The Kentucky KM-252 Artist A-model Mandolin offers a professional quality instrument that is still affordably priced.

All materials are hand-carved, with the tops and backs meticulously arched and graduated to achieve the correct balance of strength and lightweight rigidity for optimal tone. So, for the best value out there in a professional-quality A-style mandolin, make America’s Favorite mandolin your choice!

FEATURES:

• 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 tonewood radiused fingerboard ensures silky smooth playability
• Transparent amber lacquer finish imparts enhanced luster and beauty

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