Mandolins

A modern A-style appropriate to a wide variety of musical idioms. The F-hole d... A modern A-style appropriate to a wide variety of musical idioms. The F-hole design tightens and brightens the sound making it perfect for chopping bluegrass and the trebles ring loudly and clearly and are great for folk rock even the classical... more

The Kentucky KM-900 Master A-Style Mandolin is inspired by the only A-model ma... The Kentucky KM-900 Master A-Style Mandolin is inspired by the only A-model mandolin ever created by Lloyd Loar during the classic era of American mandolins. This legendary instrument combines premium tonewoods with meticulous craftsmanship to... more

In 1922 mandolin designs began to change as did the musical tastes of the time... In 1922 mandolin designs began to change as did the musical tastes of the time. The greatest Acoustic Engineer of the day began to develop designs that incorporated F-shaped sound holes instead of the Oval-hole designs that ultimately tightened-up... more

The Kentucky KM-670 Standard Oval Hole F-Style Mandolin is a tribute to the gr... The Kentucky KM-670 Standard Oval Hole F-Style Mandolin is a tribute to the great luthiers of the early 20th century offering a rich woody tone that s perfect for both traditional and modern styles. Built with a traditional oval sound hole and... more

The Kentucky KM-252 Deluxe A-Style Mandolin is meticulously handcrafted from t... The Kentucky KM-252 Deluxe A-Style Mandolin is meticulously handcrafted from the finest materials to deliver an exceptional playing experience for musicians at every level. Its solid carved German spruce top and solid carved Alpine maple back and... more

The Kentucky KM-756 Deluxe F-style mandolin offers all the premium features an... The Kentucky KM-756 Deluxe F-style mandolin offers all the premium features and tonewoods found in high-end mandolins at an affordable price. Handcrafted with a solid carved German spruce top and flamed alpine maple back and sides this mandolin... more

Before 1922 most popular mandolins had Oval-shaped sound holes which created a... Before 1922 most popular mandolins had Oval-shaped sound holes which created a distinctive sound that played a significant role in shaping the sound of popular music of the day. The diminutive size unique voice and relative affordability (compared... more

The Kentucky KM-206 Deluxe A-Style Mandolin is built with the finest materials... The Kentucky KM-206 Deluxe A-Style Mandolin is built with the finest materials to ensure high-quality tone and performance for players of all skill levels. Meticulously handcrafted this instrument offers professional-level features at an... more

The Kentucky KM-505 Artist A-Style Mandolin is a revised model that offers imp... The Kentucky KM-505 Artist A-Style Mandolin is a revised model that offers improved tone volume and style. Featuring a solid carved spruce top and flamed maple back and sides this mandolin produces a rich warm sound perfect for bluegrass folk or... more

Here is a professional quality F-Style mandolin offered by Kentucky at a surpr... Here is a professional quality F-Style mandolin offered by Kentucky at a surprisingly affordable price relative to the materials used the design excellence and the attention to detail in the construction and finish. Only the finest American spruce... more

Before 1922 most popular mandolins had Oval-shaped sound holes; offering a dis... Before 1922 most popular mandolins had Oval-shaped sound holes; offering a distinctive sound that played a significant role in shaping the sound of popular music of the day. The diminutive size unique voice and relative affordability made it perfect... more

For almost 40 years the name Kentucky has been considered America s Favorite a... For almost 40 years the name Kentucky has been considered America s Favorite and one of the best-valued quality mandolin brands on the market today. That s because they care about every detail that goes into making each of their instruments - From... more

The new Kentucky KM-508 Gold Top Artist A-model Mandolin combines traditional ... The new Kentucky KM-508 Gold Top Artist A-model Mandolin combines traditional design with a classy 1950’s look; creating one exceptional instrument that sparkles and shines in the hands of any player. Only the highest quality hand-selected and... more

For over 20 years Kentucky has been known for delivering high-quality mandolin... For over 20 years Kentucky has been known for delivering high-quality mandolins at unbeatable prices. The Kentucky KM-755 Deluxe F-Style Mandolin offers the same premium features and handcarved tonewoods as vintage instruments costing thousands... more

A member of Kentucky s KM-150 series line the KM-156 is notable for its rich t... A member of Kentucky s KM-150 series line the KM-156 is notable for its rich transparent brown high-gloss finish which recalls famous mandolins of the prewar era. This carefully applied ultrathin nitrocellulose lacquer is exactly the same finish... more

The traditional F-model mandolin as we know it today was introduced by Loar in... The traditional F-model mandolin as we know it today was introduced by Loar in the early 1920’s and represents the epitome of design and function. For Kentucky the KM-858 Gold Top Artist F-model Mandolin represents their own achievements when it... more

The Kentucky KM-656 Standard F-style mandolin offers all the professional feat... The Kentucky KM-656 Standard F-style mandolin offers all the professional features that musicians need at a price that fits any budget. With its high-end tonewoods and meticulous craftsmanship this mandolin delivers the world-class tone and... more

The Kentucky KM-226 Deluxe brings vintage-inspired craftsmanship to an afforda... The Kentucky KM-226 Deluxe brings vintage-inspired craftsmanship to an affordable A-style mandolin. With its solid carved top back and sides this instrument delivers a warm woody tone with excellent projection — perfect for bluegrass folk and... more

The current product design team at Kentucky has over 150 years combined experi... The current product design team at Kentucky has over 150 years combined experience in developing and refining Kentucky Mandolins. Every new model goes through an extensive process of R&D to determine which wood construction and dimensional elements... more

Inspired by mandolins used during World War I the Kentucky KM-120 Army-Navy Sp... Inspired by mandolins used during World War I the Kentucky KM-120 Army-Navy Special-Edition Mandolin brings a rugged minimalist design to the modern player. Featuring an A-model flat top and back this mandolin produces a warm resonant tone that is... more