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product_id: 8205214
title: "KM-150 Standard A-Model Mandolin – Vintage Sunburst – Solid German Spruce Top & Alpine Maple Body"
brand: "kentucky"
price: "$33632"
currency: MXN
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 9
category: "Kentucky"
url: https://www.desertcart.mx/products/8205214-km-150-standard-a-model-mandolin-vintage-sunburst-solid-german
store_origin: MX
region: Mexico
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# Alpine maple body for powerful projection Slim neck for effortless play Solid German spruce top for bright tone KM-150 Standard A-Model Mandolin – Vintage Sunburst – Solid German Spruce Top & Alpine Maple Body

**Brand:** kentucky
**Price:** $33632
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Own the spotlight with vintage tone and modern playability!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** KM-150 Standard A-Model Mandolin – Vintage Sunburst – Solid German Spruce Top & Alpine Maple Body by kentucky
- **How much does it cost?** $33632 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.mx](https://www.desertcart.mx/products/8205214-km-150-standard-a-model-mandolin-vintage-sunburst-solid-german)

## 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:** Alpine maple back and sides provide powerful projection to own every jam session or gig.
- • **Timeless Vintage Vibes:** High-gloss vintage sunburst finish blends classic style with modern craftsmanship.
- • **Comfort Meets Precision:** Slim Alpine maple neck and rosewood fingerboard ensure smooth, fatigue-free playability.
- • **Crystal-Clear Articulation:** Solid German spruce top delivers a bright, clean tone that cuts through any mix.
- • **Pro-Level Setup Out of the Box:** Accurate open-geared tuners and adjustable tonewood bridge guarantee perfect intonation every time.

## Overview

The Kentucky KM-150 is a premium all-solid A-model mandolin featuring a solid German spruce top and Alpine maple body for bright, powerful sound. Designed for both beginners and seasoned players, it offers effortless playability with a slim maple neck and rosewood fingerboard. Finished in a classic vintage sunburst, it combines authentic craftsmanship with reliable tuning and intonation, making it a top choice for bluegrass, folk, and classical musicians seeking exceptional 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: Worth the money - ***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.

## 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 | Maple |
| Best Sellers Rank | #53,096 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #24 in Mandolins (Musical Instruments) |
| Body Material | Solid Maple |
| Color Name | Vintage Sunburst |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (114) |
| Date First Available | November 4, 2008 |
| Fretboard Material | Rosewood |
| Guitar Bridge System | Rosewood |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 5 pounds |
| Item model number | KM-150 |
| Material Type | Wood |
| Neck Material Type | Maple |
| Number of Strings | 4 |
| Product Dimensions | 26.38 x 10.25 x 3.38 inches |
| Scale Length | 13.88 |
| String Material | Alloy Steel |
| Top Material | Spruce |

## 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

![KM-150 Standard A-Model Mandolin – Vintage Sunburst – Solid German Spruce Top & Alpine Maple Body - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71dpqb7AtML.jpg)

## 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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ After a few months of practicing via Youtube lessons (a great resource these days)
*by H***! on September 16, 2016*

I've had my KM-150 for about six months. Learning the mando was on my bucket list for years, and I did a lot of research before making the purchase for a beginner model. Initially I had a bias against Kentucky as a low end model, but then I started finding a lot of positive reviews from experienced pickers. Add to that the description of "solid" AND "carved", with the latter being the give-away that it was not a laminate, and I started taking a hard look at this one. I paid $210 during a promotion and also bought a soft case, strap, some heavy picks, and several boxes of strings. Yes, I had to fiddle with the bridge to get decent action and intonation, but I didn't have to touch the neck. It must have come with J74's because I was blown away by the sound right out of the box. There is a very wide mid-range where you get that woody Gibson bluegrass sound, especially with the tremolo's. I found the E string range to sound a bit tinny, but that could be my rough playing as well. After a few months of practicing via Youtube lessons (a great resource these days), I changed the strings to bronze Elixers and found them way to metallic sounding - they lasted a week before I put another set of J74's back on. Anyway, I played in public with a guitarist and singer for the first time last week using a basic condenser mic, and received several positive comments about the sound of this little beginner mando. I think it has "opened up" in the last two weeks, and that sweet spot mid-range is even wider now. My plan was to trade up to an F model at several times the cost, but now I'm thinking that may not happen so fast. This is a great sounding instrument and by far the best value out there.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Kentucky KM-150 Standard A-model Mandolin - Sunburst
- Dunlop Primetone Semi-Round 1.3mm Sculpted Plectra (Grip) - 3 Pack Guitar Picks (514P1.30)
- D'Addario Accessories Leather Mandolin Strap - Mandolin Accessories - Cradle Style - Brown

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