Kentucky KM-272 Artist Oval Hole A-Style Mandolin
- Oval sound hole, A-style body
- 8 strings, alloy steel
- Spruce top, maple back and sides
- Rosewood fingerboard
- 5 pounds, 26.25 x 10.25 x 3.25 inches
- 1 year limited warranty
Updated 2 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
An oval-hole A-style mandolin with a hand-carved spruce top, maple back and sides and a rosewood fingerboard, for players who like the vintage voice. No case or pickup is listed.
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ASIN: B00M2YZ9FSModel: KM-272Category: Mandolins
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Overview
Hand carving and graduating the spruce top and the maple back and sides gives this oval-hole A-style mandolin its voice. A rosewood fingerboard and a transparent amber lacquer finish complete the build.
The reason to consider it is the vintage-style oval hole combined with hand carving and graduation, aimed at a collectible-instrument tone. The limit is that the listing is silent on accessories and electronics.
Who it's for
A beginner or advanced acoustic player who likes the old-style A-model look and voice. Players who need to plug in, or who want the treble emphasis of F holes, should choose a different layout.
Pros and cons
- Oval sound hole voicing
- Hand-carved, graduated top and back
- Maple back and sides
- Transparent amber lacquer
- No pickup or electronics
- Case not listed
- Setup quality not described
Performance notes
Hand carving and graduation set the thickness of the top and back, which governs how freely the plates vibrate. The oval sound hole gives the distinctive voice of the old A-style design, while the spruce top and maple back and sides supply the crisp, bright tone with projection the listing describes.
Specifications
| Brand | Kentucky |
|---|---|
| Model | KM-272 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Size | A-Style |
| Dimensions | 26.25 x 10.25 x 3.25 inches |
| Weight | 5 pounds |
| Construction & materials | |
| Top | Spruce |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Back and sides | Maple |
| Body material | Maple |
| Strings | Alloy Steel |
| Color | Transparent Amber |
| Finish | Lacquered |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty | 1 year limited |
| Other details | |
| Instrument | Mandolin |
| Strings | 8 |
| Sound holes | Oval |
| Sound | Crisp, bright tone with extra punch and projection |
| Operation mode | Manual |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Kentucky KM-272 mandolin for beginners or advanced players?
The title positions it for both beginner and advanced players.
Does the Kentucky KM-272 have an oval hole or F holes?
It has an oval sound hole in an A-style body, the design popular before 1922 according to the description.
Can the Kentucky KM-272 mandolin be plugged in?
No pickup is listed, and the operation mode is manual, so it is a purely acoustic instrument.