Kentucky KM-950 Master A-Style Mandolin Vintage Sunburst

A modern A-style, appropriate to a wide variety of musical idioms. The F-hole design tightens and brightens the sound, making it perfect for chopping bluegrass, and the trebles ring loudly and clearly, and are great for folk, rock, even the classical literature for mandolin. Rumor has it that Beethoven was sweet on a lady who loved the sound of the mandolin, so you can fine some fine Beethoven scored for mandolin. In response to the demands of many contemporary mandolin players, the new KM-950 features a compound radius fingerboard with medium-sized frets for extremely comfortable, fast, and accurate playability for the fretting hand, and a scooped extension over the body making room for a more aggressive rhythm chop of the right hand, common to many pro-level players. Combined, the wider nut and overall fingerboard width, and bridge saddle spacing than traditional vintage instruments, this new A-model is made to play! Most of these player-friendly features are not new and were first pioneered by Kentucky in the late 1970's and early 1980's on our legendary mandolins, produced in collaboration with the world-renowned New York luthier, John Monteleone. In every other respect, the new KM-950 conforms to our ever-popular KM-900 with its hand-carved and graduated solid spruce top and hand-carved and graduated solid figured maple back, sides and neck assuring superb craftsmanship in every feature.

The Kentucky KM-950 Master A-Style Mandolin combines traditional design with modern features, making it ideal for contemporary mandolinists With its compound radius fingerboard, medium frets, and scooped extension over the body, this mandolin is built for fast, accurate playability Whether you're playing rhythm or lead, the KM-950 provides the comfort and precision needed for professional-level performances With Premium Craftsmanship and Superior Playability The KM-950 features a solid carved spruce top for superior note clarity and solid, highly flamed maple back and sides for extra punch Its slim maple neck ensures comfortable action, while the radiused ebony fingerboard offers durability and smooth playability The high-gloss sunburst finish adds vintage appeal, making this mandolin as visually stunning as it is powerful Built for Professional Performance Paired with a sturdy ProTour BV-2520 Mandolin Gig Bag, the KM-950 is designed for musicians who demand superior tone and modern playability Whether you're on stage or in the studio, this mandolin will deliver exceptional results