Kentucky KM-270 Deluxe Oval Hole A-Style Mandolin Vintage Sunburst

Before 1922, most popular mandolins had Oval-shaped sound holes; offering a distinctive sound that played a significant role in shaping the sound of popular music of the day. The diminutive size, unique voice, and relative affordability made it perfect for a wide range of musical styles. To this day, vintage examples of these popular A-style instruments are still played by discerning musicians and coveted by collectors around the world. Now, anyone can afford to own this legendary mandolin design in a Kentucky KM-270 A-style mandolin with the oval sound hole! Incorporating the best features of vintage designs, and using only the best tone woods, each instrument is expertly hand-carved and graduated to produce an instrument with a tone, look and build quality of highly prized collectible instruments. So take a step back in time by playing a new instrument that combines all the best features of old and the new -priced so that is affordable to all players.

The Kentucky KM-270 Deluxe Oval Hole A-Style Mandolin brings back the distinctive sound of oval-hole mandolins that shaped early 20th-century popular music Its diminutive size and unique voice make it versatile for a wide range of musical styles Expertly handcarved from premium tonewoods, this instrument is crafted to deliver a tone, look, and build quality reminiscent of highly prized vintage mandolins Vintage-Inspired Craftsmanship The KM-270 features a solid carved