Kentucky KM-270 Deluxe Oval-Hole Mandolin
Kentucky KM-270 Deluxe Oval-Hole Mandolin
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. 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-270 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.
Features
- Style: A Style Deluxe Oval Hole Mandolin
- Top Wood: Solid German Spruce
- Back & Sides Wood: Solid Alpine Maple
- Neck: One-Piece Alpine Maple
- Hand-carved for superior tonal quality
- Solid German spruce top enhances sound projection
- Unique A-style with oval hole for vintage tone
- Solid alpine maple back and sides for durability
- One-piece alpine maple neck for strength
- Sunburst finish offers classic, elegant look
- Gloss finish adds to overall aesthetic appeal.
| Colour | Sunburst |
| Country of origin | China |
| Warranty | 1 Year |
| Fretboard | Other |
| Guitar body | Spruce / Mahogany |
| Gigbag / Case | Not included |
| Guitar finish | Gloss |
| Model | KM-270 |
| Acoustic Guitar Pickup | No |
| Number of strings | 8-string |
| Guitar type | Mandolin |
| Left or Right? | Right |
| Brand | Kentucky |
| SKU / MPN | 930200000856 |
| Condition | Brand new, in original manufacturer packaging |
| Availability | In stock — ready to dispatch |
| Dispatch | 1–2 business days after payment confirmation |
| Delivery | Free tracked shipping Australia-wide, typically 1–5 business days in transit (2–7 days total); remote areas may take longer. We ship within Australia only. |
| Returns | 14-day returns — see our Return & Refund Policy. Consumer guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law apply. |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty terms vary by brand. If warranty coverage matters for this purchase, contact us before ordering and we will confirm what applies to this item. |