Kentucky KM-505 Artist A-model Mandolin - Amber Burst Brand_ Oscar Schmidt and spoken word and include

and spoken word and include songs as varied as "Tzena Tzena" an Isreali tune modernized to a three-language round and "Long Haul

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The 1044 serialnumber puts this one at about 1974 and although made in the Martin factory in Nazareth it appears to be made using many original Vega components such as the allen screw neck tilt adjustments and the tube-style lower dowel rod

we believe this was likely made in the 1950s or 60s

medium crown (7/16" height)

Kentucky KM-505 Artist A-model Mandolin - Amber Burst Brand_ Oscar Schmidt and spoken word and includeThe master luthiers at Kentucky Mandolins have given their top selling KM 505 a total revision adding more tone, volume, style and VALUE! The slim, comfortably shaped neck of figured maple has the feel of a fine, vintage instrument and the ebony fretboard has a modern extension and with 22 smooth, low nickel silver frets. On the peghead, white and exotic red mother of pearl are set in a gleaming, black overlay for a stunning effect. The solid spruce