2010s Kentucky KM-300E 4-String Electric Mandolin

Overview: I've always admired the look of these Kentucky models -- they're sort-of in the vein of an F-style instrument but not really. They also have curvy backs, snazzy binding, and a body outline and headstock shape all their own. 

Tone: It's bright and clean with a good "chimey roundness" to it that's typical of lipstick pickups. String to string balance is quite good despite it having no adjustable polepieces, though the A is slightly aggressive.

Feel: The neck is quick and easy with a traditional-feeling, medium-C heft to it.

Interesting features: It's got a set neck, quality hardware, a unique look, and a nice build quality. Did we mention that it's like a set-neck take on a Fender "Mandocaster" with the 4-string configuration? Did I mention that I love 4-string e-mandos? They're versatile kit for a mando player moving into non-traditional genres.

Repairs included: I modified the bridge seating a bit, gave it a restring, and set it up.

• Weight: 4 lbs 11 oz
• Scale length: 13 3/4"
• Nut width: 1 1/8"
• Neck shape: medium C
• Board radius: 14"
• Body width: 9 3/4"
• Body depth: 1 1/2"
• Body wood: basswood
• Bridge: ABR-style
• Fretboard: rosewood
• Neck wood: unsure - mahogany?
• Pickups: 1x lipstick single coil
• Action height at 12th fret: 1/16” overall (fast, spot-on)
• String gauges: 36w-10 or close to it, nickel-wound
• Truss rod: adjustable
• Neck relief: straight
• Fret style: lower/smaller

Condition notes: It has a bit of average usewear throughout in light scratches, scuffs, etc. but is mostly on the cleaner side. I had to modify the posts for the bridge a little bit to let them set-into the body a little more so there was more action height adjustment available. It's an invisible change and makes it a lot easier to setup. 

It comes with: I'm not sure if there's a case -- but if there is, it's a flimsy gigbag.

Consignor tag: DDFR