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 as Gibson F mandolins designed by Lloyd Loar in every point of tone, appearance and finish.
Kentucky Master Models are again being constructed to the same standard of quality.
This is one of the most recent Mando models offered by Kentucky. This simply is an incomparable value for those looking for a mando that offers high-end pro features normally found on mandos exceeding in cost of 4000 US $
This is a mando that essentially emulates that of original vintage instruments that sell for 40,000 $ The peghead has a pearl and abalone inlay unique only to this model. This flowerpot design is copied directly from a 15th century mosaic design.
Only the finest American spruce and maple is hand-carved and graduated for the tops and backs.
Deluxe 14:1 reverse tuners, Pre-war style ebony bridge and side-striped ivoroid body binding all reek vintage.
List Price of this mando is 1995 US$, probably you can find at lower price, but not under 1495 US$ ( 985 GBP new)
Used but real nice condition, no cracks or repairs. TKL de luxe hardcase included. Pickguard included (not shown).
FREE SHIPPING WITH "BUY IT NOW" OPTION TO CEE / EU ONLY.
Mandolin will be shipped by parcelforce or similar express shipping and trackable.
Shipping with Best Offer option will be 85 GBP in CEE / EU . Rest of the world, please, request.
BID WITH CONFIDENCE, I AM A 100% POSITIVE FEEDBACK SELLER.
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- Solid, hand-carved and graduated select red spruce top
- Solid, flat-sawn, hand-carved select highly flamed maple back and sides from Northern Michigan
- One-piece maple neck with dovetail neck/body joint at the 15th fret
- Nitro-cellulose subtle matte finish in a traditional 1920’s sunburst
- Ebony (no rosewood as latest models) fingerboard with M.O.P. dot position markers and 29 fret extension over the body
- Ivoroid binding on all edges
- Rosewood peghead overlay with Kentucky script and original-design “Flower Pot” inlaid in pearl and abalone
- Vintage-style bridge with small adjustment wheels
- Traditional 2-screw truss rod mother of pearl cover plate
- Perfectly shaped real mother of pearl nut
- Highly polished nickel-silver frets
- Silver-plated, engraved tail-piece with leather insert
- High-quality, nickel-plated Gotoh tuners with engraved plate and quality pearloid buttons
On 04-Dec-08 at 14:17:46 GMT, seller added the following information:Reduce shipping option, NO EXPRESS, but registered 45 GBP (6-10 days delivery aprox)