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

Vintage high-gloss Nitrocellulose lacquer amberburst finish

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 gold-plated Gotoh tuners with engraved plate and removable buttons

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