The Kentucky KM-272 is based on the arched top, oval-soundhole mandolins that Gibson made in the early part of the 20th century. These mandolins have a warm, bubbly tone that works well for jazz, Celtic and blues or just about any style of music that isn’t bluegrass. (Bluegrass mandolins require the punch and power that only an F-hole mandolin can give you.) Like the mandolins that inspired it, the Kentucky KM-272 has a hand-carved and graduated solid spruce top. Unlike most of those mandolins, which had birch back and sides, this mandolin has a carved maple back which produces a sweet, mellow tone. Includes a padded gig bag.
stock no. 58813
Model | KM-272 Mandolin |
Top | Solid carved German spruce |
Back and sides | Solid maple |
Frets to body | 14 |
Nut width | 1 1/8" |
Scale length | 13 7/8" |
Bridge material | Rosewood, adjustable |
Fretboard Material | Rosewood |
Neck material | One-piece Alpine maple |
Inlay | Mother of pearl dots |
Weight | 2.0 lbs |
Total frets | 22 |
Tuners | High quality with white buttons |
Finish | Transparent amber lacquer |
Case | Gig Bag |
Serial No | 19129802 |
Binding | Ivoroid |