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product_id: 8205214
title: "Kentucky KM-150 Standard A-Model Mandolin – Vintage Sunburst – Solid German Spruce Top & Alpine Maple Body"
brand: "kentucky"
price: "S$1123"
currency: SGD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Kentucky"
url: https://www.desertcart.sg/products/8205214-kentucky-km-150-standard-a-model-mandolin-vintage-sunburst-solid
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# Alpine maple body for powerful projection Slim neck & tonewood fingerboard for smooth play Solid German spruce top for bright tone Kentucky KM-150 Standard A-Model Mandolin – Vintage Sunburst – Solid German Spruce Top & Alpine Maple Body

**Brand:** kentucky
**Price:** S$1123
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎵 Own the stage with vintage tone and modern playability!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Kentucky KM-150 Standard A-Model Mandolin – Vintage Sunburst – Solid German Spruce Top & Alpine Maple Body by kentucky
- **How much does it cost?** S$1123 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sg](https://www.desertcart.sg/products/8205214-kentucky-km-150-standard-a-model-mandolin-vintage-sunburst-solid)

## Best For

- kentucky enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted kentucky brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Stage-Ready Volume:** Solid Alpine maple back and sides amplify your sound with punchy projection that commands attention.
- • **Effortless Playability:** Slim Alpine maple neck and silky tonewood fingerboard ensure smooth, fatigue-free sessions.
- • **Timeless Vintage Style:** Glossy vintage sunburst finish blends classic aesthetics with modern craftsmanship.
- • **Bright, Articulate Tone:** Solid German spruce top delivers crisp clarity perfect for bluegrass, folk, and classical vibes.
- • **Reliable Precision Tuning:** Open-geared tuners and adjustable tonewood bridge guarantee perfect intonation every time.

## Overview

The Kentucky KM-150 Standard A-Model Mandolin pairs a solid German spruce top with Alpine maple back and sides to deliver bright, punchy sound and powerful projection. Designed for both beginners and pros, its slim neck and tonewood fingerboard offer smooth, comfortable playability. Finished in a classic vintage sunburst gloss, this mandolin combines authentic style with reliable tuning hardware, making it a standout choice for bluegrass, folk, and classical musicians seeking premium tone and value.

## Description

The Kentucky KM-150 mandolin is the best value available in an all-solid, traditionally designed, A-style instrument that beautifully combines period-correct vintage specifications with an amazingly affordable price. When it comes to tone and playability, the KM-150 also excels. To achieve the best tone and volume possible, select solid German spruce is used for the top, while select Alpine maple is used for the back and sides. A solid Alpine maple neck with tonewood fingerboard and traditional snakehead shaped peghead is attached to the body by a modified dovetail neck-body joint not only adds to the authentic look, but also has a comfortable shape that is easy to play, and offers a lifetime of serviceability. Top everything off with a set of accurate, open-geared tuners, an adjustable tonewood bridge and tuning will be easy, accurate and with perfect intonation every time. No other instrument in its class even comes close in tone, value and dependability.

Review: Very satisfied with my purchase - I've been a guitar player since my early teens. Around the time I started playing guitar, my dad bought me a fender mandolin. I loved it and learned the basics chords but all of my buddy's played guitar so I focused in learning the guitar and sold it. Last year in my birthday my wife surprised me with an ibanez mandolin and I couldn't put it down. It was great but I wanted a nicer model since. I shopped around and after hearing so much good things about the km150, I bit the bullet and ordered it. It came set up, all I did was tune it up. I couldn't recommend it enough. Unless your buying above 1000, your bot gonna find a better mandolin than this one. As soon as I picked it up and played it, the difference i felt in the construction of it leaps above my ibanez. And it sounds incredible. It's the nicest mandolin I've ever played. I've bought quite a few now, but I'm not buying anymore until I'm ready to get one for a few thousand or so, because I'm not gonna find another one better then this one for anywhere near the price.
Review: Nice sound, easy setup - I am just beginning to play the mandolin and my first instrument was an acoustic/electric that I was not happy with. A lot of buzzing and overly shrill sounds. I'm a violin player so the high pitched E is familiar to me, but this was crazy shrill and I broke two E strings trying to make adjustments. I could not get the bridge to a height that made it easy to play or got rid of the buzzing. So I returned it and got this one. My first impression was that the sound was so much mellower, easier to listen to, and it's easier to play. I actually didn't have to do much with the bridge, it was almost perfect on delivery. Tuning was easy and no broken strings. I am not sure of the quality of the strings, they sound good to me for now. But also, how easy it is to play! I thought I should be able to pluck out a handful of tunes and on the other instrument I could not. With this one, it's so much easier to play that I could just pluck out tunes by ear (with my violin knowledge helping). I am very, very happy with this. It was well packaged, came when expected. Now it's just waiting for the strings to settle in (they go flat at first, just like violin strings) before I can play to my heart's content.

## Features

- BRIGHT TONE: Solid German spruce top delivers clean articulation and crisp, bright tone, ideal for beginners and seasoned mandolin players performing bluegrass, folk, or classical music.
- POWERFUL PROJECTION: Solid Alpine maple back and sides provide extra punch and volume, making this mandolin stand out whether you're playing at home, on stage, or in a jam session.
- EFFORTLESS PLAY: Slim Alpine maple neck offers comfortable, easy action for players of all skill levels who value smooth performance during long practice or live sets.
- SMOOTH FEEL: Choice tonewood fingerboard ensures silky smooth playability, perfect for fast picking, complex chords, or melodic soloing.
- TIMELESS BEAUTY: High-gloss vintage sunburst finish creates traditional beauty and luster, appealing to musicians who want both premium tone and classic style.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B001OQC75K |
| Back Material Type | Maple |
| Best Sellers Rank | #66,693 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #35 in Mandolins (Musical Instruments) |
| Body Material Type | Solid Maple |
| Brand | Kentucky |
| Brand Name | Kentucky |
| Color | Vintage Sunburst |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 114 Reviews |
| Finish Type | Gloss |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00688382003989 |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Included Components | Sturdy, padded ProTour BV-2520 Mandolin Gig Bag, with Kentucky logo |
| Instrument | Mandolin |
| Item Dimensions | 26.38 x 10.25 x 3.38 inches |
| Item Type Name | Mandolin |
| Item Weight | 5 pounds |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 26.38 x 10.25 x 3.38 inches |
| Manufacturer | Saga Musical Instruments |
| Manufacturer Part Number | KM-150 |
| Material Type | Wood |
| Model Name | FBA_KM-150 |
| Model Number | KM-150 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Strings | 4 |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Sound Profile | Bright, Clear, Punchy |
| String Material Type | Alloy Steel |
| Top Material Type | Spruce |
| UPC | 688382003989 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Description | 1 year limited. |

## Product Details

- **Back Material Type:** Maple
- **Brand:** Kentucky
- **Color:** Vintage Sunburst
- **Finish Type:** Gloss
- **Instrument:** Mandolin
- **Item Weight:** 5 Pounds
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 26.38 x 10.25 x 3.38 inches
- **Operation Mode:** Manual
- **String Material Type:** Alloy Steel
- **Top Material Type:** Spruce

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very satisfied with my purchase
*by W***E on November 12, 2023*

I've been a guitar player since my early teens. Around the time I started playing guitar, my dad bought me a fender mandolin. I loved it and learned the basics chords but all of my buddy's played guitar so I focused in learning the guitar and sold it. Last year in my birthday my wife surprised me with an ibanez mandolin and I couldn't put it down. It was great but I wanted a nicer model since. I shopped around and after hearing so much good things about the km150, I bit the bullet and ordered it. It came set up, all I did was tune it up. I couldn't recommend it enough. Unless your buying above 1000, your bot gonna find a better mandolin than this one. As soon as I picked it up and played it, the difference i felt in the construction of it leaps above my ibanez. And it sounds incredible. It's the nicest mandolin I've ever played. I've bought quite a few now, but I'm not buying anymore until I'm ready to get one for a few thousand or so, because I'm not gonna find another one better then this one for anywhere near the price.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice sound, easy setup
*by T***A on August 7, 2018*

I am just beginning to play the mandolin and my first instrument was an acoustic/electric that I was not happy with. A lot of buzzing and overly shrill sounds. I'm a violin player so the high pitched E is familiar to me, but this was crazy shrill and I broke two E strings trying to make adjustments. I could not get the bridge to a height that made it easy to play or got rid of the buzzing. So I returned it and got this one. My first impression was that the sound was so much mellower, easier to listen to, and it's easier to play. I actually didn't have to do much with the bridge, it was almost perfect on delivery. Tuning was easy and no broken strings. I am not sure of the quality of the strings, they sound good to me for now. But also, how easy it is to play! I thought I should be able to pluck out a handful of tunes and on the other instrument I could not. With this one, it's so much easier to play that I could just pluck out tunes by ear (with my violin knowledge helping). I am very, very happy with this. It was well packaged, came when expected. Now it's just waiting for the strings to settle in (they go flat at first, just like violin strings) before I can play to my heart's content.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth the money
*by J***S on June 9, 2013*

***edited to include valid links to the videos*** A little background: I'm a long time musician. I've been playing 35+ years. I play primarily guitar and bass, with the occasional stint on keys. I grew up in a bluegrass/old time music family. I met my wife one night in 1984 while playing the banjo. She agreed to marry me if I sold the banjo. Recently while listening to some music she suggested I get another banjo. I thought about it but thought a Mandolin might be more fun. I looked at all of the mandolins on the music sites. I read reviews of all of the different brands. I haunted the mandolin discussion boards and came to a conclusion: A lot of folks don't think you can get a worthwhile instrument for less than $2000. I think they are wrong. I have several Fender guitars and considered the Fender mandolins, but everyone I have talked to said that their build quality was sketchy at best. I looked at the washburn mandolins, and the Epiphones. Several people had a discussion going around these instruments at mandolincafe.com and the overwhelming majority agreed that I would be happier with the KM-150 than the others, so I bought one. Several reviewers have given this instrument very low marks, but I think they are missing the bigger picture: 1. The instruments are made in China: Yep, Most of the entry level instruments are made in China, but that's not a deal breaker as much as it used to be. Some very good stuff comes out of China. Doesn't Apple have a manufacturing operation in China? 2. The bridge is not attached: There is a very good reason for this. In order to keep the costs down, manufacturer's mass produce mandolins, and mass produce bridges. The best way to do it would be to hand fit the bridge and saddle to the instrument, but that would drive up the cost to the point many of us would be out of the market. Expect to have the bridge/Saddle setup on any mail order instrument. You can do it yourself in an afternoon, or you can drop $50 and have a local music shop do it. Many of the folks reviewing the instrument are not the end users, and have no commitment to the instrument. If you are interested in playing Mandolin, and are committed enough to spend a little time on your instrument, I think you will like this mandolin. I have included a couple of videos showing what you get out of the box, and what you get after a little adjusting/sanding. How she was out of the box: http://youtu.be/wojn6cyapJs How she is now: http://youtu.be/b_KZzCvuCnw This mandolin is definitely worth a look.

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