Kentucky KM-505 Artist A-model Mandolin - Amber Burst Brand_ Oscar Schmidt This one is the Tenor

This one is the Tenor size

New-string tone lasts 3 to 4 times longer than traditional guitar strings

Wound length of 31

The 1044 serialnumber puts this one at about 1974 and although made in the Martin factory in Nazareth it appears to be made using many original Vega components such as the allen screw neck tilt adjustments and the tube-style lower dowel rod

medium crown (7/16" height)

Kentucky KM-505 Artist A-model Mandolin - Amber Burst Brand_ Oscar Schmidt This one is the TenorThe master luthiers at Kentucky Mandolins have given their top selling KM 505 a total revision adding more tone, volume, style and VALUE! The slim, comfortably shaped neck of figured maple has the feel of a fine, vintage instrument and the ebony fretboard has a modern extension and with 22 smooth, low nickel silver frets. On the peghead, white and exotic red mother of pearl are set in a gleaming, black overlay for a stunning effect. The solid spruce