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On offer is a fine, clean and properly set-up example of the Kentucky KM-380S mandolin. Due to manufacturer surface blemishes and several scratches / dents resulting from some mishandling, we are able to offer this instrument at a deep discount. It is structurally sound and has been restrung with a recent (2014) set of strings; an extra set of D\'addario EXP 74 medium gauge strings has been provided as part of the package. Since the instrument\'s tailpiece cover has been somewhat scratched, we are also including an extra (blank) tailpiece cover if you choose to use it instead.Study the photographs carefully as we attempt to portray all items as accurately as possible, with emphasis on making sure that any surface blemishes and dings or scratches can be seen. There is only one area of this instrument (on the top near the treble side f-hole) where the scratching is notable; other minor dings are difficult to detect except under an exact angle of light. There are also some crackling marks on the fingerboard side binding, shown in the photo of that area.
Manufacturer\'s retail list (new): $650 (average street price $380-475)
FEATURES (from manufacturers\' spec sheet)SCALE LENGTH: 14-14.5\"
NUT WIDTH: 1 1/8\"A5 vintage body style
Solid spruce top
Solid flamed maple back and sides
Solid one-piece maple neck
Adjustable truss rod
Lacquer sunburst finish
Mother of pearl fleur-de-lys head stock inlay
\"Snakehead\" headstock design
Mother of pearl fingerboard dot inlays
Ebony fingerboardNickel-plated premium Gotoh tuning machines
Dovetail neck joint at 15th fret
Adjustable rosewood bridge
Hand-selectedand figured maple is used for the backs, sides and neck of this Kentucky Artist Model Instrument. Choice narrow-grained solid spruce is usedfor the top to bring out the woody tone. Woods are chosen for theirinherent tonal properties and visual appeal. Constructed utilizing traditional methods including the use of the dovetail neck-body joint, ivoroid binding, and graduated tap-tuned top. Nitrocellulose lacquer sunburst finish for durability and resonance.Instrument has been professionally set up and strung. An extra set of D\'addario EXP 74 strings is provided as a bonus.All our items are always shipped with secure, well-padded packaging to insure maximum protection during transit.
