Kentucky mandolins continue to be today’s best value in hand-made professional quality instruments that can be afforded by all. The KM-855 is a particularly fine example of just how the finest materials are joined together to create an instrument who's look is second only to its tone! Each Artist series f-model mandolin is hand carved and graduated from the finest mountain spruce and northern maple for the best tonal characteristics. Setting this model apart is the choice of a beautiful ebony fingerboard with the elaborate "Bella Voce" inlay pattern and matching peghead overlay. Rest assured that each mandolin produces a rich, powerful tone in an instrument true to the tradition in every way. Solid, hand-carved and graduated select spruce top Solid, hand-carved select highly flamed maple back and sides One piece maple neck with dovetail neck/body joint at 15th fret Radiused fingerboard with modern extension over the body Bound ebony neck with "Bella Voce" fingerboard and matching 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 gld-plated Gotoh tuners with engraved plate and removable buttons Vintage high-gloss Nitrocellulose lacquer amberburst finish Shop adjusted KENTUCKY KM-855 KM-855Regular price: $1,195.00Sale price: $799.00 E Mail Us Request Information Powered by Responders.com TOLL FREE 1-877-712 4747 In Rhode Island 401 943 2520