Kentucky KM-140 Mandolin

KM-140

Traditional Kentucky A-model mandolins offer players that big sweet tone and easy playability, all priced within the reach of any budget-conscious musician. Saga has now raised the bar even further by upgrading the features of the KM-140 to include a solid top - making this already runaway best-seller even better!

Curious about how the Kentucky KM-140 mandolin compares to the KM-150? We have a short explanation here: Kentucky KM-140 vs KM-150 Mandolin

Collections: Accessories, All Instruments, All Mandolins, Kentucky Mandolins

Category: A Style, Instrument, Kentucky, Mandolin

Type: Mandolin

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Solid carved Sitka spruce top gives you clean articulation and a crisp, bright tone
Mahogany back and sides for a vintage look and warm resonance
Slim mahogany neck for comfortable, easy action
Choice East Indian rosewood fingerboard ensures silky smooth playability
High-gloss sunburst lacquer finish imparts traditional beauty and luster

Back and Side Material	Mahogany
Binding	Ivoroid
Body Style	A-Model
Bridge Material	Polished Indian Rosewood with Adjustment Wheels
Fingerboard Binding	White ABS
Fingerboard Inlay	M-O-P Dots
Fingerboard Material	Indian Rosewood
Finish	Sunburst High-gloss Lacquer
Neck / Body Joint	Dovetail
Neck Material	One-piece Mahogany
Note	Accepts Loop-end Strings Only
Number of Frets Clear	12
Number of Frets Total	20
Nut Material	Bone
Nut Width	1 1/8"
Peghead Inlay	M-O-P Logo Script
Peghead Overlay	Black Paint
Pickguard	Black Multi-ply
Plating	Nickel-plated / Pattern and Logo Stamped
Scale Length	13 7/8" (354mm)
Soundhole Shape	Traditional F-Hole
Tailpiece	1920s-style Stamped Brass / Press-fit Cover
Top	Solid Spruce
Top Purfling	Multi-ply W-B-W / Top and Back Inlay
Truss Rod	Traditional Two-Way Adjustable
Tuning Machines	Gotoh™ 4-on-a-plate / White ABS Buttons