A-Style Kentucky Mandolins

The A-style mandolin is a very popular stringed instrument that can be heard in many musical genres, including bluegrass, folk, power-pop and punk. For this reason, a wide variety of beautifully crafted A-style mandolins can be found on today's market, and Kentucky A-style mandolins are without a doubt among the most popular. Whether you're a newcomer to the mandolin or have been playing for decades, Kentucky is proud to offer affordable A-style mandolins that look, feel and play amazing.

If you're not sure what Kentucky A-style mandolin is right for you, your best bet is to start your search with the best sellers. In which case, take a look at the KM-150 Standard A-Model A-Solid Mandolin. Kentucky's master luthiers chose select solid spruce and time-honored vintage specs to ensure this mandolin produces the best tone, playability and volume possible. It boasts a classic mother-of-pearl "Kentucky" script inlay, multiple binding on its top, an adjustable truss-rod and compensated rosewood bridge. Topped off with a high-gloss sunburst finish, the KM-150 is a treat in more ways than one.

Another meticulously-crafted Kentucky A-style mandolin is the KM-505. To say this hand-carved mandolin is a work of art would be an understatement: it features hand-selected and carved fine solid spruce and solid flamed maple, a dovetail neck to body joint at the 15th fret and sports a nitrocellulose lacquer vintage amberburst finish. From its soaring tone to its eye-catching appearance, the KM-505 A-Model Mandolin will be sure to have you bringing your A-game every time you set foot on stage.

With their pear-shaped design, modest layout and generous price, it's no wonder why A-style mandolins are often preferred over their F-style counterparts. The fact that you've come to this section says a lot about your great taste, and Kentucky takes pride in constructing A-style mandolins that make your strongest playing traits realized - not only by you, but anyone lucky enough to hear your performances.