The Kentucky KM‐650 Standard F‐model Mandolin in stunning sunburst finish represents exceptional value in professional‐grade acoustic instruments. This newly redesigned mandolin incorporates all the essential features that serious musicians demand, yet remains accessible to players across all budget ranges.
Crafted with premium tonewoods and built by skilled luthiers who pay meticulous attention to every detail, the KM‐650 offers effortless playability combined with world‐class tonal quality. The classic F‐model design ensures this instrument will suit both traditional and contemporary musical styles.
Available in your choice of beautiful tobacco sunburst or transparent brown finishes, Kentucky continues to lead the mandolin market at every price point. The KM‐650 and its companion model KM‐656 prove that professional‐quality instruments don't have to break the bank.
- Back and Side MaterialSolid Flamed Alpine Maple
- BindingIvoroid
- Body StyleF-Model
- Bridge MaterialPolished Tonewood with Adjustment Wheels
- Fingerboard BindingWhite ABS
- Fingerboard InlayM-O-P Dots
- Fingerboard MaterialTonewood
- FinishSunburst High Gloss
- Neck / Body JointDovetail
- Neck MaterialOne-piece Alpine Maple
- NoteAccepts Loop-end Strings Only
- Number of Frets Clear15
- Number of Frets Total22
- Nut MaterialBone
- Nut Width1 1/8 in.
- Peghead InlayM-O-P Logo Script
- Peghead OverlayBlack ABS
- PickguardBlack/White/Black ABS w/Beveled Edge
- PlatingNickel-plated / Pattern and Logo Stamped
- Scale Length13 7/8 in. (354mm)
- Soundhole ShapeTraditional F-Hole
- Tailpiece1920s-style Stamped Brass / Press-fit Cover
- TopSelect Solid German Spruce
- Top PurflingMulti-ply W-B-W Top and Back Inlay
- Truss RodVintage Single Adjusting
- Tuning MachinesStandard Gotohâ„¢ 4-on-a-plate / Removable Grained Ivoroid Buttons
- Solid German spruce carved top gives you clean articulation and a crisp, bright tone
- Solid Alpine maple back and sides for extra punch
- Slim Alpine one-piece maple neck for comfortable, easy action
- Choice Tonewood fingerboard ensures silky smooth play-ability
- High-gloss sunburst finish for traditional beauty and luster



