Kentucky Artist F-model mandolins continue to be today’s best
value and are fine examples of hand-made professional quality
instruments that can be afforded by all. The Kentucky KM-805
and KM-855 are particularly fine examples of just how select
materials and real manufacturing know-how are joined together
to create instruments that have a look and playability equalled
only by their tone!
The Artist series F-model mandolins are handcarved and graduated
from the finest mountain spruce and northern maple for the best
tonal characteristics. The KM-805 features a rosewood bridge
and fingerboard, nickel-plated hardware and the Kentucky
Torch
,
while the KM-855 features an ebony bridge and fingerboard with
the beautiful Bella Voce inlay pattern and gold-plated hardware.
The quality materials and impeccable workmanship found in every
Kentucky mandolin ensure a rich powerful tone and styling true
to tradition in every way.
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Kentucky Artist F-Model Mandolins
Artist F-models get new look and upgrades!
KM-855
Kentucky F-model Mandolins
Item
Bridge/Fretboard
M.O.P. Inlays
KM-855
Ebony
Bella Voce (peghead & fretboard)
KM-805
Rosewood
Torch (peghead) & Block (fretboard)
Suggested Case Options
Item
Brand
Description
Page
CD-1520
Superior
®
Deluxe
Quality 5-ply, all wood
106
TL-45
Travelite
®
Deluxe
Arched-top, with hygrometer
112
Turn to the case section for further case/bag options.
KENTUCKY ARTIST F-MODEL MANDOLINS
• Solid, handcarved and
accurately graduated select
spruce top
• Solid, handcarved select
highly flamed maple back
and sides
• One piece maple neck with
dovetail neck/body joint at
15
th
fret
• Fingerboard with 10" radius
and modern extension over
body
• Bound neck and bound
rosewood peghead overlay
• Vintage-style bridge with
small adjustment wheels
• Traditional 2-screw truss rod
cover plate
• Bone nut
• Highly polished nickel silver frets
• High-quality Gotoh tuners
with engraved plate and
removable buttons
• Vintage high-gloss
Nitrocellulose lacquer
amberburst finish
• Shop adjusted
• Rosewood bridge and
fingerboard with M.O.P. block
position markers
• Kentucky script and
Torch
M.O.P. inlays on peghead
• Nickel-plated tuners and
tailpiece with leather insert
KM-805
• Ebony bridge and fingerboard
•
Bella Voce
M.O.P. fingerboard
and peghead inlays
• Kentucky script M.O.P. inlays
on peghead
• Gold-plated tuners and
tailpiece with leather insert
KM-855
KM-805
