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product_id: 10028008
title: "Kentucky Artist F-Model Mandolin KM-855 – Vintage Amberburst, Solid German Spruce Top, Flamed Alpine Maple Back & Sides, Ebony Fingerboard, Smooth Playability"
brand: "kentucky"
price: "333 Lei"
currency: RON
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 7
url: https://www.desertcart.ro/products/10028008-kentucky-artist-f-model-mandolin-km-855-vintage-amberburst-solid
store_origin: RO
region: Romania
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# Flamed Alpine maple back & sides for punch Ebony fingerboard with premium durability Solid German spruce top for crisp tone Kentucky Artist F-Model Mandolin KM-855 – Vintage Amberburst, Solid German Spruce Top, Flamed Alpine Maple Back & Sides, Ebony Fingerboard, Smooth Playability

**Brand:** kentucky
**Price:** 333 Lei
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Own the stage with vintage vibes and modern mastery!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Kentucky Artist F-Model Mandolin KM-855 – Vintage Amberburst, Solid German Spruce Top, Flamed Alpine Maple Back & Sides, Ebony Fingerboard, Smooth Playability by kentucky
- **How much does it cost?** 333 Lei with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ro](https://www.desertcart.ro/products/10028008-kentucky-artist-f-model-mandolin-km-855-vintage-amberburst-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

- • **Comfort Meets Playability:** Slim, select Alpine maple neck paired with a radiused ebony fingerboard offers smooth, effortless action for extended playing sessions.
- • **Professional-Grade Hardware:** Equipped with gold-plated hardware and a period-correct elevated pick guard, this mandolin blends vintage charm with modern reliability.
- • **Bright, Punchy Sound Profile:** Solid German spruce top combined with flamed Alpine maple back and sides ensures a crisp, bright, and powerful mandolin voice that stands out in any ensemble.
- • **Artisan Hand-Carved Excellence:** Each KM-855 is meticulously hand-carved from premium European tonewoods, delivering unmatched tonal clarity and resonance.
- • **Timeless Vintage Amberburst Finish:** High-gloss amberburst finish not only protects but elevates the mandolin’s classic aesthetic, making it a visual centerpiece on stage.

## Overview

The Kentucky Artist F-Model Mandolin KM-855 features a solid German spruce top and flamed Alpine maple back and sides, hand-carved for superior tone and playability. Its slim maple neck and radiused ebony fingerboard ensure comfort and durability, while the high-gloss amberburst finish and gold-plated hardware deliver classic style and professional reliability.

## Description

Kentucky mandolins continue to be today's best value in hand-made professional quality instruments that can be afforded by all. The redesigned KM-855 is a particularly great example of just how the finest materials can be joined together by expert luthiers to create an instrument with a look that is second only to its tone! Each Artist series F-model mandolin is handcarved and graduated from the finest European tone woods to enhance their tonal characteristics. Other distinguishing features of this model is a beautifully radiused ebony fingerboard, high-quality gold-plated hardware and a period correct elevated pick guard. All just further reasons why Kentucky continues to be America's Favorite Mandolin!

## Features

- Solid German spruce carved top gives you clean articulation and a crisp, bright tone
- Select solid flamed Alpine maple back and sides provide extra punch
- Slim select Alpine one-piece maple neck for comfortable, easy action
- Premium radiused ebony fingerboard gives extra durability and striking good looks
- High-gloss amberburst finish for traditional beauty and luster

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Kentucky
- **Size:** full-size
- **Color:** Sunburst
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 28.5 x 12.88 x 4.38 inches
- **Top Material Type:** Spruce
- **Back Material Type:** Solid Flame Maple
- **String Material Type:** Alloy Steel
- **Finish Type:** Sunburst
- **Instrument:** Mandolin
- **Item Weight:** 3.2 Pounds

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐ What you see is NOT what you get.
*by S***D on June 26, 2025*

The photo of this item is not anything like what you receive. This is the second Kentucky mandolin I tried to purchase that misrepresents the item that they sell. Furthermore, it showed up with light strings despite saying the strings are medium. Lastly, the bridge is not practical for the instrument, at the lowest position the action is way too high and can not be lowered any further. I have an old Kentucky, which I love, and really wanted to upgrade, but extremely disappointed with the current quality control.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kentucky KM 855 mandolin
*by D***N on December 23, 2012*

this is a great "F" Style mandolin; top quality sound from this. With alittle work on the bridge to get lower action this is nothing short of amazing for the price

### ⭐⭐⭐ Terrible packaging for an amazing mandolin.
*by T***U on June 4, 2020*

I was beyond shocked that this beautiful instrument had nothing but a bit of cardboard protecting it. I'm a lucky one for sure. There was very little damage. The finish rubbed off on the neck because it wore through the packaging and rubbed on the cardboard holding it in place. Well, it didn't actually hold it in place, hence the damage. I was able to buff it out so I kept it. Packaging aside, this instrument is beautiful to look at, to play and to hear. Mine needed no adjustments at all. 5 stars for the instrument, 1 star for packaging. Shame.

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*Product available on Desertcart Romania*
*Store origin: RO*
*Last updated: 2026-02-02*