it will be hard to find a better F-model mandolin on the market today that represents the quality and value of America's new Favorite. The Kentucky KM-1500 Model Arch Top Mandolin (1984), made in Japan, serial 84.5.49, sunburst finish, flame maple back, sides and neck, spruce top. Like other Master Model Kentucky Mandolins, the body of the KM-1050 features a hand-carved and graduated Adirondack spruce top, and a back, sides and slim comfortable neck made of select Northern maple to assure the best tone possible. All combine to make for a mandolin with a playability that is unmatched. These features include an ebony fingerboard with a compound radius, a wider nut and saddle for more comfortable string spacing, frets that are taller and wider than those found on vintage instruments, and a skillfully scooped fingerboard extension with inlaid nickel-silver fret markers to retain a traditional look. They make several popular brands of instruments, including Blueridge Guitars, Cremona Violins, Regal Dobros, Gold Star Banjos, Trinity College Mandolins and a host of others. If you are looking for sound advice on which instrument will be best suited for your needs, Brian is eager to help you find the best one.Mandolin players, especially those proficient in playing other fretted instruments with wider string spacing will appreciate the new KM-1050! At first glance, this new master-level mandolin shares similar specifications to the popular KM-1000, but looking more closely you will discover a few more player-friendly features first pioneered by Saga and Kentucky mandolins in the late 1970's as a result of collaborations with the best mandolin players of the day. Kentucky Mandolin Company is owned by Saga Musical Instruments.
He is touted for his expertise and knowledge with Mandolins, Guitars, and other fretted instruments.
Brian is known for his exemplary skills in professional set-up and repair work. He currently plays on the Worship band at his church.
From a young age, Brian has been honing his guitar and musical abilities. Sun Valley Guitars was built out of an immense love for guitars. Kentucky Master Models are again being constructed to the same standard of quality.
Also feel free to give us a call if you have questions. The KM-1000 Kentucky Master Model Mandolin was introduced in the late 1970s in response to players’ and collectors’ requests for a mandolin that harkened back to the best vintage instruments in every point of tone, appearance and finish. With 15+ years of perfecting our setup, and thousands of set-ups meticulously by Sun Valley Guitars Owner, Brian Farmer, you know when your guitar arrives, it’s going to play and sound great! To learn more about our setups, please visit our setup page. The result is an impressive instrument with plenty of volume and clarity of tone. 14.95 Qty: In stock (1000 items available) Add to cart. This handsome Kentucky KM-630 Mandolin features an F-style body with all solid wood construction and f-holes.
The result is a thoroughly professional instrument with a tone and playability that is unmatched by any other mandolin in this price range and a true work of art to behold.Īt Sun Valley Guitars, our setups are legendary. Kentucky Mandolin (5 String Banjo) - CD Kentucky Mandolin (5 String Banjo) - CD. The Kentucky luthiers’ hand-select the best close-grained German spruce and figured Alpine maple to use in the construction of each instrument. Kentucky now offers the redesigned KM-850 to satisfy that demand. For the working musician there is nothing more important than having great sounding and reliable instrument.