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.