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Kentucky, 8-String Mandolin, Transparent Brown (KM-276)

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$648.85

$ 99 .00 $99.00

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About this item

  • CRISP & CLEAR: Solid carved Sitka spruce top gives you clean articulation and a crisp, bright tone
  • POWERFUL PROJECTION: Solid carved maple back and sides for extra punch
  • SMOOTH & COMFORTABLE: Slim maple neck for comfortable, easy action
  • EFFORTLESS PLAYABILITY: Radiused choice East Indian rosewood fingerboard ensures silky smooth playability
  • ELEGANT FINISH: Transparent brown lacquer finish imparts enhanced luster and beauty


When it comes traditional old-timey bluegrass and country music, the sound of the oval-hole A-Style mandolin played a very significant role. Just close your eyes and listen to any of the earliest recordings and chances are that you will hear the deep, rich and airy tone that only a Kentucky KM-276 deluxe oval-hole A-model mandolin can offer. Combined with more modern features, including a unique 14th fret neck body joint - another Kentucky design exclusive - and you have a mandolin that represents the finest combination of old and new! .


john w. walsh
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2023
the overall appearance, is amazing, and a fabulous sound comes out of it, sound quality like this usually comes out of a vintage Gibson, or a Martin, super!!
David O.
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2022
First oval hole mandolin - good volume - very clear sounding and good sustain - easy to play . Setup was decent - filed nut slots a little on G and D strings
K. Green
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2022
I love everything about this mandolin. I did need to set it up and get new strings but that wasn't a big problem. The tone is lovely. All in all, well worth the expenditure.
joe
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2022
The Mando. looks nice and came with a descent setup. Plays well and has a comfortable neck. It is loud and will punch through when desired. It also plays quietly with a good tone. joe2/17/23 The more i play this mandolin the better I like it. Did take out a bit of underbow in the neck, 1/8 -1/4 turn on the truss rod made a huge improvement. joe
C. Ballreich
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2020
For the money, this is the best instrument I've ever bought. Its beautiful to look at, comfortable to play, and sounds wonderful. I'm really glad I held out for the 276. I love the dark brown color. The tone is bright with dark undercurrents. Not "tubby" or dead sounding at all. The notes are clean down to the 12th fret. The action is low, but not buzzy at all. Its important to remember that this is a $500 mandolin, not a $5000 mandolin. This instrument is for people on a real budget who have realized that their 'entry level" mando is holding them back. The only reason I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars is because it doesn't have a pickup.
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