Kentucky KM-500 Artist A-Model Mandolin
- A-style mandolin, right-handed, 8 strings
- Hand-carved spruce top, graduated maple back and sides
- Ebony fingerboard, adjustable bridge
- Deco peghead inlay in white and abalone pearl
- Lacquered vintage sunburst finish
- 3 pounds, 26.25 x 10.25 x 3.25 inches
Updated 2 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A carved-top A-style mandolin with a bright, punchy voice and ebony fingerboard. The listing is silent on included case or setup details.
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ASIN: B003N7OUSUModel: KM-500Category: Mandolins
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Overview
Kentucky builds this KM-500 as an A-style mandolin with a hand-carved spruce top and maple back and sides. A Deco peghead inlay in white and abalone pearl and a lacquered vintage sunburst finish set the look.
The carved spruce and maple construction gives a crisp, bright tone with extra punch, which the listing credits to the tonewoods. The ebony fingerboard and adjustable bridge cover setup needs. The listing does not mention a case or strings brand.
Who it's for
Players moving up from a basic mandolin get carved tonewoods and an adjustable bridge. Players who need amplified playing without a clip-on pickup, or an F-style scroll shape, should look elsewhere.
Pros and cons
- Hand-carved spruce top
- Graduated maple back and sides
- Deco peghead inlay
- Case not mentioned
- No built-in pickup listed
- Fret count unlisted
Performance notes
Hand-carved spruce and maple back and sides are what the listing credits for the crisp, bright tone with extra punch. The adjustable bridge lets the player set string height for comfort.
Specifications
| Brand | Kentucky |
|---|---|
| Model | KM-500 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Hand orientation | Right |
| Dimensions | 26.25 x 10.25 x 3.25 inches |
| Weight | 3 pounds |
| Construction & materials | |
| Top | Spruce |
| Back and sides | Graduated maple |
| Body material | Graduated maple |
| Fretboard and bridge | Ebony |
| Strings | Alloy steel |
| Color | Vintage sunburst |
| Finish | Lacquered |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty | Limited 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Instrument | A-style mandolin |
| Strings | 8 strings |
| Sound | Crisp, bright tone with extra punch |
Frequently asked questions
Can I adjust the bridge on the Kentucky KM-500 mandolin?
The title names an adjustable bridge, but the listing gives no setup steps, so use a luthier or the maker's guidance.
How do I care for the Kentucky KM-500 finish?
The finish is listed as lacquered vintage sunburst. The listing gives no cleaning instructions.
Is the Kentucky KM-500 mandolin electric?
The listing shows manual operation and mentions no pickup, so treat it as an acoustic instrument.
How long is the Kentucky KM-500 warranty?
The listing gives a limited warranty of 1 year.