The KM-1000 Kentucky Master Model Mandolin was introduced in the late 1970s in response to players’ and collectors’ requests for a mandolin that duplicated the best vintage instruments in every point of tone, appearance and finish. Kentucky Master Models are again being constructed to the same standard of quality. Only the finest American spruce and maple is hand-carved and graduated for the tops and backs. Deluxe 14:1 reverse tuners, Pre-war style ebony bridge and side-striped w/b/w ivoroid body binding all reek vintage. Take a trip back to the early 20s on the Kentucky time machine...it is surprisingly affordable.

Solid, hand-carved and graduated select red spruce top

Solid, flat-sawn, hand-carved select flamed maple back and sides from Northern Michigan

One-piece maple neck with dovetail neck/body joint at the 15th fret

Nitro-cellulose finish in a traditional 1920’s sunburst

Ebony fingerboard with M.O.P. dot position markers and 29 fret extension over the body

Ivoroid binding on all edges

Rosewood peghead overlay with Kentucky script and original-design “Flower Pot” inlaid in pearl

Vintage-style ebony bridge with small adjustment wheels

Traditional 2-screw truss rod cover plate

Perfectly shaped M.O.P. nut

Highly polished nickel-silver frets

Silver-plated, engraved tail-piece with leather insert

High-quality, nickel-plated Gotoh tuners with engraved plate and removable buttons

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