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Kentucky KM1000 Master F-Model Mandolin, Vintage Sunburst

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Step into the golden age of mandolin craftsmanship with the Kentucky KM‐1000 Master F‐Model Mandolin in stunning Vintage Sunburst. This exceptional instrument emerged in the late 1970s as a direct response to musicians and collectors who demanded a mandolin that could authentically replicate the finest vintage instruments in tone, appearance, and finish quality.

The KM‐1000 Kentucky Master Model maintains the same exacting standards of construction that made it legendary. Hand‐carved and graduated tops and backs are crafted exclusively from premium American spruce and maple, ensuring optimal resonance and projection. Every detail speaks to vintage authenticity, from the deluxe 14:1 reverse tuners to the prewar style ebony bridge.

The attention to period‐correct details continues with side‐striped white/black/white ivoroid body binding that perfectly captures the aesthetic of classic instruments. This Kentucky time machine offers players an authentic journey back to the early 1920s sound and style, all at a surprisingly accessible price point for such premium craftsmanship.

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  • Back and Side MaterialSolid Flamed Michigan Maple
  • BindingIvoroid
  • Body StyleF-Model
  • Bridge MaterialPolished Ebony with Adjustment Wheels
  • Fingerboard BindingIvoroid
  • Fingerboard InlayM-O-P Dots
  • Fingerboard MaterialEbony
  • FinishSunburst High Gloss Nitro Cellulose Lacquer
  • Neck / Body JointDovetail
  • Neck MaterialOne-piece Flamed Michigan Maple
  • NoteAccepts Loop-end Strings Only
  • Number of Frets Clear15
  • Number of Frets Total29
  • Nut MaterialPearl
  • Nut Width1 5/64"
  • Peghead InlayAbalone and Pearl Flowerpot-style / Logo Script
  • Peghead OverlayBlack Composition
  • PickguardNone
  • PlatingSilver-plated / Pattern and Logo Panagraph Etched
  • Scale Length13 7/8 in. (354mm)
  • Soundhole ShapeTraditional F-Hole
  • Tailpiece1920s-style Stamped Brass / Press-fit Cover
  • TopPremium Solid Adirondack Spruce
  • Top PurflingMulti-ply W-B-W / Side Inlay
  • Truss RodVintage Single Adjusting
  • Tuning MachinesDeluxe Gotohâ„¢ 4-on-a-plate / Removable Pearloid Buttons
  • Solid handcarved Adirondack spruce top provides you with superior note clarity and volume to spare
  • Solid carved flamed Michigan maple back and sides ensure extra punch
  • Slim flamed maple neck for comfortable, easy action
  • Premium ebony fingerboard gives extra durability and striking good looks
  • High-gloss lacquer finish in vintage sunburst imparts authentic beauty and luster
  • Recommended cases: CD-1520, TL-45
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