The Kentucky KM-140 mandolin makes a come-back. This new version (updated for 2009) features a solid spruce top and Laminated back and sides. (pre-2009 KM-140 mandolins did not have a solid top). The Kentucky KM-140 mandolin is a better choice than many of the all solid mandolins in this price range.
Bound rosewood fretboard
Adjustable compensated rosewood bridge
Traditional high-gloss Nitrocellulose sunburst finish
Classic mother-of-pearl “Kentucky”
script inlay
Inlaid mother-of-pearl dot
position markers
Improved neck design for better
action and tone
Nickel-plated hardware
Solid spruce top
Maple back and sides (laminated)
Maple neck with 12th-fret neck joint
Multiple binding on top
Adjustable truss rod
Made in China
Setup in our shop
We do a good setup on the KM-140 before it ships out.
Additional work performed in the Folkmusician shop:
Truss rod is adjusted.
Fretboard is leveled so that the string height may be lowered without buzzing.
Nut is filed to lower the string height and insure the strings fit correctly (very important).
Bridge work is done as needed to assure proper string height and eliminate buzzing.
Bridge is positioned so that the mandolin has proper intonation and plays in tune.
String grooves are properly fit to the string and lubricated with graphite to eliminate buzz and reduce string breakage.
Tailpiece receives work (as needed), to prevent buzzing.
Tuners are lubricated to help them turn smoothly.
Instrument is tuned and played before making any final adjustments.
These steps take up a great deal of time and require the mandolin to be restrung and tested multiple times while the work is being performed.
This is what sets our mandolins apart from those purchased from elsewhere. Even though the mandolin may be the same model, our version will have an improvement in playability and tone.
This is often the difference between a virtually unplayable instrument and a mandolin that is a joy to own.
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