Kentucky KM-270 Deluxe Oval Hole A-Style Mandolin Vintage Sunburst

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.

The Kentucky KM-270 Deluxe Oval Hole A-Style Mandolin brings back the distinctive sound of oval-hole mandolins that shaped early 20th-century popular music Its diminutive size and unique voice make it versatile for a wide range of musical styles Expertly handcarved from premium tonewoods, this instrument is crafted to deliver a tone, look, and build quality reminiscent of highly prized vintage mandolins Vintage-Inspired Craftsmanship The KM-270 features a solid carved German spruce top for clear articulation and crisp tone Its solid carved Alpine maple back and sides add punch, while the slim Alpine maple neck ensures easy playability The radiused rosewood fingerboard offers silky smooth action, making this mandolin perfect for any player seeking vintage tone with modern playability Built for Vintage Tone with Modern Durability Finished in a high-gloss sunburst lacquer, the KM-270 combines vintage aesthetics with reliable performance Complete with a sturdy ProTour BV-2520 Mandolin Gig Bag, this instrument is designed to offer both style and durability, making it ideal for both stage and studio