Kentucky KM-150 Standard A-Model Mandolin
- A-style mandolin, spruce top, maple back and sides
- Alpine maple neck, tonewood fingerboard and bridge
- Open-geared tuners, adjustable bridge
- ProTour BV-2520 gig bag included
- Vintage Sunburst, gloss finish
- 5 pounds, 26.38 x 10.25 x 3.38 inches
- 1 year limited warranty
Last refreshed Sep 11, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A traditionally built A-style mandolin with a spruce top, maple back and a gig bag in the box, for beginners and players wanting an all-wood instrument. Left-handed players are not served.
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ASIN: B001OQC75KModel: KM-150Category: Mandolins
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Overview
Not an F-style design, the Kentucky KM-150 is an A-style mandolin with a spruce top, maple back and sides and a snakehead peghead. A modified dovetail joint attaches the neck to the body. A padded gig bag with the Kentucky logo is included.
The reason to buy is traditional vintage-style construction in all wood, with a bag included. The limit is that it is right-handed only and the string count field in the listing is wrong.
Who it's for
Players wanting an authentic A-style layout with gloss vintage sunburst will like the construction. Left-handed players, or anyone wanting a scroll-body mandolin, should look at other models.
Pros and cons
- Spruce top with maple back
- Gig bag included
- Bright, punchy sound
- String count field is wrong
- No hard case
- Warranty is one year only
Performance notes
A spruce top and a maple back and sides are chosen for tone and volume, and the listing describes a bright, clear, punchy sound. Open-geared tuners and an adjustable bridge make tuning and intonation adjustments straightforward. The neck is attached by a modified dovetail joint.
Where it stands among mandolins
- #1 most-searched brand and model of the 8 mandolins lines we track (by search demand, not sales).
From the specs of the 15 mandolins we list; not a test result.
Specifications
| Brand | Kentucky |
|---|---|
| Model | KM-150 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Hand orientation | Right |
| Dimensions | 26.38 x 10.25 x 3.38 inches |
| Weight | 5 pounds |
| Construction & materials | |
| Top | Spruce |
| Back and sides | Maple |
| Neck | Alpine maple |
| Strings | Alloy steel |
| Finish | Gloss vintage sunburst |
| Included components | |
| Included | ProTour BV-2520 gig bag |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty | 1 year limited |
| Other details | |
| Instrument | A-style mandolin |
| Sound | Bright, clear, punchy |
Frequently asked questions
What is in the Kentucky KM-150 box?
A padded ProTour BV-2520 mandolin gig bag with the Kentucky logo is listed.
Is the Kentucky KM-150 an F-style mandolin?
No. It is an A-style, or A-Model, mandolin.
Is the Kentucky KM-150 left-handed?
No. The hand orientation is right.
How many strings does the KM-150 have?
The string field says 4, which looks like a data error for a mandolin. Confirm with the seller.