Kentucky KM-120 Army-Navy Special Mandolin
- All-mahogany top, back and body
- A-style, flattop and flat-back design
- 8 stainless steel strings
- Full size, 26 x 10 x 2 inches
- Right-handed
- Rich, warm tone
- 1 year manufacturer warranty, 1.5 pounds
Updated 2 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A plain A-style mandolin in mahogany, inspired by designs from the First World War, for students and traditional players. The listing is right-handed only and does not mention a case.
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ASIN: B09TX8Y4N4Model: KM-120Category: Mandolins
Overview
Playing Americana, old-timey and Celtic tunes is what this mandolin is built around. It has a flattop, flat-back A-style body in mahogany, with modern production methods behind a traditional look.
The reason to look at it is the simple, rugged build and the rich, warm tone that the maker describes, in a style with a long history. The limitation is that only a right-hand version is listed and the weight figure looks light.
Who it's for
Students and amateurs drawn to folk and traditional styles will find the layout familiar. Left-handed players, and anyone who needs amplification or a case, should look elsewhere.
Pros and cons
- A-style flattop design
- Stainless steel strings
- Rich, warm tone
- Case not mentioned
- Weight figure looks light
Performance notes
The flat top and back give a simple, direct resonance, and the mahogany contributes the warm tone the listing describes. Stainless steel strings in four pairs carry the pitch and project bright attacks. The polished finish seals the wood.
Specifications
| Model | KM-120 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Size | Full |
| Hand orientation | Right |
| Dimensions | 26 x 10 x 2 inches |
| Weight | 1.5 pounds |
| Construction & materials | |
| Top | Mahogany |
| Back and sides | Mahogany |
| Body material | Mahogany |
| Strings | Stainless steel |
| Color | Brown |
| Finish | Polished |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty | 1 year manufacturer |
| Other details | |
| Strings | 8 |
| Sound | Rich, warm tone |
Frequently asked questions
Can the Kentucky KM-120 mandolin be played left-handed?
The hand orientation is listed as right, and no left-handed version is described.
What style is the Kentucky KM-120?
An A-style mandolin with a flattop and flat-back design, inspired by First World War era models.
How many strings does the Kentucky KM-120 have?
Eight stainless steel strings.
What music suits the Kentucky KM-120?
The description names traditional Americana, old-timey and Celtic music.