The KM-1000 Kentucky Master Model Mandolin was introduced in the late 1970s in response to players’ and collectors’ requests for a mandolin that duplicated the best vintage instruments in every point of tone, appearance and finish. Kentucky Master Models are again being constructed to the same standard of quality. Only the finest American spruce and maple is hand-carved and graduated for the tops and backs. Deluxe 14:1 reverse tuners, prewar style ebony bridge and side-striped w/b/w ivoroid body binding all reek vintage. Take a trip back to the early 20s on the Kentucky time machine…it is surprisingly affordable.
Features
- Back & Sides Wood: Solid Flamed Michigan Maple
- Neck: One-Piece Flamed Michigan Maple
- Style: F Style Master Mandolin
- Top Wood: Premium Solid Adirondack Spruce
F Style Mandolins
| Back and Side Material | Solid Flamed Michigan Maple |
|---|---|
| Binding | Ivoroid |
| Body Style | F-Model |
| Bridge Material | Polished Ebony with Adjustment Wheels |
| Fingerboard Binding | Ivoroid |
| Fingerboard Inlay | M-O-P Dots |
| Fingerboard Material | Ebony |
| Finish | Sunburst High Gloss Nitro Cellulose Lacquer |
| Neck / Body Joint | Dovetail |
| Neck Material | One-piece Flamed Michigan Maple |
| Note | Accepts Loop-end Strings Only |
| Number of Frets Clear | 15 |
| Number of Frets Total | 29 |
| Nut Material | Pearl |
| Nut Width | 1 5/64” |
| Peghead Inlay | Abalone and Pearl Flowerpot-style / Logo Script |
| Peghead Overlay | Black Composition |
| Pickguard | None |
| Plating | Silver-plated / Pattern and Logo Panagraph Etched |
| Scale Length | 13 7/8 in. (354mm) |
| Soundhole Shape | Traditional F-Hole |
| Tailpiece | 1920s-style Stamped Brass / Press-fit Cover |
| Top | Premium Solid Adirondack Spruce |
| Top Purfling | Multi-ply W-B-W / Side Inlay |
| Truss Rod | Vintage Single Adjusting |
| Tuning Machines | Deluxe Gotoh™ 4-on-a-plate / Removable Pearloid Buttons |
Due to ongoing product development efforts, specifications are subject to change without notice.
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