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The Kentucky KM-858 Artist F-Style mandolin offers top-tier performance, featuring a beautiful gold lacquer finish that makes it stand out on stage. Built with the finest dry-aged alpine tonewoods, this mandolin delivers the crisp, bright tone and projection that musicians demand. Whether you're performing bluegrass or other contemporary styles, the KM-858 combines rich tone with stunning visual appeal.

With Premium Tonewoods for Superior Sound

The KM-858 features a solid German spruce carved top for clean articulation and select solid flamed alpine maple back and sides for added punch. The slim one-piece alpine maple neck provides smooth playability, while the radiused ebony fingerboard ensures durability and striking good looks. The metallic gold top adds an elegant, lasting luster to this professional-level instrument.

Built for Performance and Reliability

Paired with a padded ProTour BV-2520 mandolin gig bag, the KM-858 is designed to provide world-class tone and professional performance. Its high-quality craftsmanship ensures it will be your go-to mandolin for years to come.

Kentucky KM-858 Artist F-Style Mandolin Gold
Kentucky KM-858 Artist F-Style Mandolin Gold
Kentucky KM-858 Artist F-Style Mandolin Gold

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  • Solid German spruce carved top for bright, crisp tone
  • Select solid flamed alpine maple back and sides for extra punch
  • Slim alpine maple neck for comfortable playability
  • Comes with a padded ProTour BV-2520 mandolin gig bag

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Body
  • Body shape: F-style mandolin
  • Top wood: Solid German spruce
  • Back and sides wood: Select solid flamed alpine maple
  • Body finish: Metallic gold lacquer
Neck
  • Neck wood: Slim one-piece alpine maple
  • Fingerboard: Radiused ebony
  • Neck finish: Satin
Hardware
  • Tuning machines: Nickel-plated open-gear
  • Bridge: Adjustable rosewood
Other
  • Case: ProTour BV-2520 mandolin gig bag with Kentucky logo
  • Strings: D'Addario EJ-74
  • Orientation: Right handed

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  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byMitch

    fromAustin, Tx

    Is it made in China?

    Is it made in China?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Yes

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byLee

    fromWest Hurley ny

    Does it come with a case?

    Does it come with a case?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    It includes a gig bag