This is a Japanese made Kentucky KM-800. Has a serial number of 15499. After consultation with Saga instruments it was dated 1983-1986. Slight imperfections from use, some play wear on the upper frets, but in very good shape. Comes with a tone guard, a US made Souldier strap, and a spare, US made, flat, slotted, ebony, Cumberland Acoustic bridge. Also has a functional K&K pickup with carpenter jack. Spruce top, Maple back, sides and neck. 1 1/8" Flat Ebony Fretboard and Ebony Bridge. Fretboard is scooped at the Florida extension. Binding on front, back, fretboard, and headstock. It plays really easy, with a nice tone, good volume, and good balance from low to high. Strung with a set of Gibson, Sam Bush, Monel strings. Intones well, and has minimal neck relief. Has a really nice, glossy, sunburst finish. Two piece maple back, with a nice match, and a good looking flame. Selling this due to finances, and the fact I have too many mandolins. Nearly new, locking, hard shell case, with two keys. Asking price is $850.00, OBO, plus insured, expedited shipping, and signature confirmation. There are no returns. Make your offers with confidence. I am a motivated seller, and I will consider any and all reasonable offers. Thank you for looking. Packed and ready to ship. It just needs an address to ship to. This will be part of Reverb's 15% off Father's Day Sale starting on June 16th.
