Kentucky KM-5000 Master F-model Mandolin

KM-5000

This Product has been Discontinued Page is for reference only

It's like traveling in time back to 1923 when you purchase the Bill Monroe Model KM-5000! We've recreated this fabulous mandolin with the finest woods, subtle Cremona sunburst finish (of spirit varnish—like the original) and we include a repro oblong case and cover and a Certificate signed by Bill's son, James!

Collections: Kentucky Mandolins Discontinued

Category: F-style, Instrument, Kentucky, Mandolin

Type: Mandolin

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Solid handcarved Adirondack spruce top provides you with superior note clarity and volume to spare
Solid carved flamed Michigan maple back and sides ensure extra punch
Slim flamed maple neck for comfortable, easy action
Premium ebony fingerboard gives extra durability and striking good looks
High-gloss spirit varnish finish in a traditional sunburst imparts authentic beauty and luster

Back and Side Material	Solid Flamed Maple
Binding	Ivoroid
Body Style	F-Model
Bridge Material	Polished Ebony with Adjustment Wheels
Fingerboard Binding	Ivoroid
Fingerboard Inlay	M-O-P Dots
Fingerboard Material	Ebony
Finish	Vintage-style Spirit Varnish Sunburst
Neck / Body Joint	Dovetail
Neck Material	One-piece Maple
Note	Accepts Loop-end Strings Only
Number of Frets Clear	15
Number of Frets Total	29
Nut Material	M-O-P
Nut Width	1 5/64”
Peghead Inlay	Abalone and M-O-P Bill Monroe Bust / Signature / Logo Script
Peghead Overlay	Black Composition
Pickguard	Tortoise
Plating	Gold-plated Logo Hand-engraved
Scale Length	13 7/8" (354mm)
Soundhole Shape	Traditional F-Hole
Tailpiece	1920s-style Stamped Brass / Press-fit Cover
Top	Premium Solid Adirondack Spruce
Top Purfling	Multi-ply W-B-W / Top and Back Inlay
Truss Rod	Traditional Two-Way Adjustable
Tuning Machines	Deluxe Gotoh™ 4-on-a-plate / Removable Genuine Pearl Buttons