Kentucky KM-250

Every Kentucky Artist mandolin is meticulously handcrafted from the finest materials to produce the finest possible instrument for players of every level. The redesigned KM-250 Artist A-model series of mandolins is no exception. With upgraded woods and specifications throughout, we can offer the serious player some of the finest new instruments whose rich tone and quick response continues to improve as the instrument ages. Once again setting the standard for quality and value. Available in traditional sunburst.

FEATURES:

• Solid carved German spruce top gives you clean articulation and a crisp, bright tone
• Solid carved Alpine maple back and sides for extra punch
• Slim Alpine maple neck for comfortable, easy action
• Choice tonewood radiused fingerboard ensures silky smooth playability
• High-gloss sunburst finish imparts traditional beauty and luster

SPECIFICATIONS:

Back and Side Material: Solid Alpine Maple
Binding: Ivoroid
Body Style: A-Model
Bridge Material: Polished Santos Rosewood with Adjustment Wheels
Fingerboard Binding: White ABS
Fingerboard Inlay: M-O-P Dots
Fingerboard Material: Radiused Santos Rosewood
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: 14
Number of Frets Total: 22
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1 1/8 in.
Peghead Inlay: M-O-P Fleur-de-lys / Logo Script
Peghead Overlay: Santos Rosewood
Pickguard: Black/White/Black ABS with beveled edge
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: Solid German Spruce
Top Purfling: Multi-ply W-B-W Top and Back Inlay
Truss Rod: Vintage Single Adjusting
Tuning Machines: Gotoh™ 4-on-a-plate / White ABS Buttons