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product_id: 10499559
title: "Kentucky KM-272 Artist Oval Hole A-Style Mandolin – Transparent Amber – Solid Spruce Top, Maple Back & Sides, Rosewood Fingerboard – Professional Mandolin for Beginner and Advanced Players"
brand: "kentucky"
price: "¥249831"
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reviews_count: 12
category: "Kentucky"
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# Maple back & sides for punchy projection Transparent amber lacquer finish Solid carved spruce top for crisp tone Kentucky KM-272 Artist Oval Hole A-Style Mandolin – Transparent Amber – Solid Spruce Top, Maple Back & Sides, Rosewood Fingerboard – Professional Mandolin for Beginner and Advanced Players

**Brand:** kentucky
**Price:** ¥249831
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Own the sound that shaped music history — play the Kentucky KM-272 with style and soul!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Kentucky KM-272 Artist Oval Hole A-Style Mandolin – Transparent Amber – Solid Spruce Top, Maple Back & Sides, Rosewood Fingerboard – Professional Mandolin for Beginner and Advanced Players by kentucky
- **How much does it cost?** ¥249831 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/10499559-kentucky-km-272-artist-oval-hole-a-style-mandolin-transparent)

## 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

- • **Powerful Projection:** Carved maple back and sides ensure your mandolin cuts through any ensemble or solo setting.
- • **Effortless Playability:** Slim maple neck and East Indian rosewood fingerboard provide silky smooth action for extended sessions.
- • **Pure Clarity, Every Note:** Solid Sitka spruce top delivers bright, articulate sound perfect for all skill levels.
- • **Vintage Vibes, Modern Craft:** Oval sound hole design channels classic tone with contemporary build quality.
- • **Striking Looks, Ready to Perform:** Transparent amber finish offers eye-catching luster that stands out on stage or in the studio.

## Overview

The Kentucky KM-272 Artist Oval Hole A-Style Mandolin combines vintage-inspired design with premium tonewoods—solid Sitka spruce top and carved maple back and sides—for bright, punchy sound. Its slim maple neck and East Indian rosewood fingerboard ensure smooth playability, while the transparent amber lacquer finish delivers a stunning visual appeal. Ideal for beginners and advanced players alike, this professional-grade mandolin offers authentic tone, reliable tuning stability, and a classic oval sound hole that evokes the golden era of mandolin music.

## Description

Before 1922, most popular mandolins had Oval-shaped sound holes; offering a distinctive sound that played a significant role in shaping the sound of popular music of the day. The diminutive size, unique voice, and relative affordability made it perfect for a wide range of musical styles. To this day, vintage examples of these popular A-style instruments are still played by discerning musicians and coveted by collectors around the world. Now, anyone can afford to own this legendary mandolin design in a Kentucky KM-272 A-style mandolin with the oval sound hole! Incorporating the best features of vintage designs, and using only the best tone woods, each instrument is expertly hand-carved and graduated to produce an instrument with a tone, look and build quality of highly prized collectible instruments. So take a step back in time by playing a new instrument that combines all the best features of old and the new -priced so that is affordable to all players.

Review: Well worth it - When my wife saw me looking at ukuleles on-line, she said that if was going to buy another instrument, she would like a mandolin. Since I really don’t need another ukulele (does anyone need more than eight? – that’s rhetorical – of course they do), I took that as permission to acquire a mandolin. Not wanting to spend a ton of money on an instrument that neither of us was sure we would play much, I proceeded to do my usual exhaustive research. I didn’t want to go with a really cheap instrument because I know they can be more trouble than they are worth. I decided to purchase an Ibanez model that seemed to hit the sweet spot between price and performance. When it arrived there was a small problem with it and I had to return it. In a way that was fortunate because my wife didn’t care for how it looked and I wasn’t impressed with it either, though I am sure it would have been adequate for our use. I didn’t want to go cheaper, so I figured I would bite the bullet and upgrade to what I considered to be a better mandolin. Thus this Kentucky KM-270. The first impression was that this was a very nice mandolin. For the price, I expected it to be. I could not find any construction flaws and the finish was great. The fretboard was straight and the frets were fine with a good action. The bridge came set correctly, including intonation. I didn’t need to do any set-up. The only issue was that the strings were obviously corroded. I am sure this was from sitting around in a box for some time. I had purchased a set of strings “just in case” and got to use them sooner than I expected. I got to know the mandolin by doing a complete restringing. This mandolin sounds much better than I will probably ever be able to play it, and it certainly will satisfy my wife’s desire to have something to “play around with.” I really like the oval sound hole as compared to the f-hole models. It has a nice mellow sound that is appropriate for the type of playing that my wife and I do. We are not into bluegrass, being rather inclined to folk and Celtic music. I was considering buying a gig bag that had the Kentucky logo on it, but wanted to wait until I got the mandolin. It’s a good thing I did, because it came with the gig bag, and it’s a very nice one. Very heavy duty, though the accessory pocket could be a bit more voluminous. Still, it’s big enough to get a tuner, a sling and a wiping rag into. For the money, in spite of costing more than what I had originally wanted to spend, I think this mandolin is worth it. It sounds good and looks good, and is all the mandolin I will ever need.
Review: A very nice mandolin from a respected firm. - I bought this instrument used from desertcart Resale and it was listed as “mint.” That was an accurate description. The only sign of use were numerous “scratches” on the clear protective decal on the pickguard. Once that was removed the entire instrument was blemish free. The instrument is beautiful, is easy to tune, and seems to stay in tune very well. The tone is bright and articulate with a very nice chime when “chopped” if that is the right term. The string height suits me well. I had a top quality luthier install a front strap knob, and was told that a setup was not needed. So, beautiful and flawless finish, setup as delivered would allow a beginner to learn with no disadvantage, pleasing tone, and plenty of volume . Also, the soft case is very nice looking and appears to be very protective for normal use, but not crush-proof. Oh, and let me add, the mandolin is much better looking than the product photo would lead one to believe.

## Features

- PURE CLARITY: Solid carved Sitka spruce top delivers clean articulation and a crisp, bright tone for students, hobbyists, and professional musicians alike.
- FOCUSED SOUND: Solid carved maple back and sides provide extra punch and projection for ensemble, solo, or studio playing.
- PREMIUM COMPONENTS: Slim maple neck ensures comfortable, easy action for extended practice or performance sessions.
- SMOOTH PLAYABILITY: Choice East Indian rosewood fingerboard provides silky smooth playability and accurate finger positioning for all skill levels.
- COMPLETE OUTFIT: Transparent amber lacquer finish adds traditional beauty and luster, creating a visually striking and fully playable instrument.
- Solid carved Sitka spruce top gives you clean articulation and a crisp, bright tone
- Solid carved maple back and sides for extra punch
- Slim maple neck for comfortable, easy action
- Choice East Indian rosewood fingerboard ensures silky smooth playability
- Transparent amber lacquer finish imparts enhanced luster and beauty
- To learn more, please see our Product Description below

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00M2YZ9FS |
| Back Material Type | Maple |
| Best Sellers Rank | #151,154 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #87 in Mandolins (Musical Instruments) |
| Body Material Type | Maple |
| Brand | Kentucky |
| Brand Name | Kentucky |
| Color | Transparent Amber Finish |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 52 Reviews |
| Finish Type | Lacquered |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00688382028739 |
| Instrument | Mandolin |
| Instrument Size | A-Style |
| Item Dimensions | 26.25 x 10.25 x 3.25 inches |
| Item Type Name | Mandolin |
| Item Weight | 5 pounds |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 26.25 x 10.25 x 3.25 inches |
| Manufacturer | Kentucky |
| Manufacturer Part Number | KM-272 |
| Model Name | 26854198444096 |
| Model Number | KM-272 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Strings | 8 |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Size | A-Style |
| Sound Profile | crisp, bright tone with extra punch and projection |
| String Material Type | Alloy Steel |
| Top Material Type | Spruce |
| UPC | 688382028739 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Description | 1 year limited. |

## Product Details

- **Back Material Type:** Maple
- **Brand:** Kentucky
- **Color:** Transparent Amber Finish
- **Finish Type:** Lacquered
- **Instrument:** Mandolin
- **Item Weight:** 5 pounds
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 26.25 x 10.25 x 3.25 inches
- **Size:** A-Style
- **String Material Type:** Alloy Steel
- **Top Material Type:** Spruce

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well worth it
*by R***Y on March 12, 2020*

When my wife saw me looking at ukuleles on-line, she said that if was going to buy another instrument, she would like a mandolin. Since I really don’t need another ukulele (does anyone need more than eight? – that’s rhetorical – of course they do), I took that as permission to acquire a mandolin. Not wanting to spend a ton of money on an instrument that neither of us was sure we would play much, I proceeded to do my usual exhaustive research. I didn’t want to go with a really cheap instrument because I know they can be more trouble than they are worth. I decided to purchase an Ibanez model that seemed to hit the sweet spot between price and performance. When it arrived there was a small problem with it and I had to return it. In a way that was fortunate because my wife didn’t care for how it looked and I wasn’t impressed with it either, though I am sure it would have been adequate for our use. I didn’t want to go cheaper, so I figured I would bite the bullet and upgrade to what I considered to be a better mandolin. Thus this Kentucky KM-270. The first impression was that this was a very nice mandolin. For the price, I expected it to be. I could not find any construction flaws and the finish was great. The fretboard was straight and the frets were fine with a good action. The bridge came set correctly, including intonation. I didn’t need to do any set-up. The only issue was that the strings were obviously corroded. I am sure this was from sitting around in a box for some time. I had purchased a set of strings “just in case” and got to use them sooner than I expected. I got to know the mandolin by doing a complete restringing. This mandolin sounds much better than I will probably ever be able to play it, and it certainly will satisfy my wife’s desire to have something to “play around with.” I really like the oval sound hole as compared to the f-hole models. It has a nice mellow sound that is appropriate for the type of playing that my wife and I do. We are not into bluegrass, being rather inclined to folk and Celtic music. I was considering buying a gig bag that had the Kentucky logo on it, but wanted to wait until I got the mandolin. It’s a good thing I did, because it came with the gig bag, and it’s a very nice one. Very heavy duty, though the accessory pocket could be a bit more voluminous. Still, it’s big enough to get a tuner, a sling and a wiping rag into. For the money, in spite of costing more than what I had originally wanted to spend, I think this mandolin is worth it. It sounds good and looks good, and is all the mandolin I will ever need.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A very nice mandolin from a respected firm.
*by B***V on January 12, 2026*

I bought this instrument used from Amazon Resale and it was listed as “mint.” That was an accurate description. The only sign of use were numerous “scratches” on the clear protective decal on the pickguard. Once that was removed the entire instrument was blemish free. The instrument is beautiful, is easy to tune, and seems to stay in tune very well. The tone is bright and articulate with a very nice chime when “chopped” if that is the right term. The string height suits me well. I had a top quality luthier install a front strap knob, and was told that a setup was not needed. So, beautiful and flawless finish, setup as delivered would allow a beginner to learn with no disadvantage, pleasing tone, and plenty of volume . Also, the soft case is very nice looking and appears to be very protective for normal use, but not crush-proof. Oh, and let me add, the mandolin is much better looking than the product photo would lead one to believe.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I can't put it down!!!
*by W***E on January 29, 2024*

This isn't my first Kentucky. I own a km150 and a km 120. I also own a Washburn F style, a Recording Dirty 30, and 5 more mandolins that aren't worth mentioning. I was excited when I ordered my Km 150 because everyone praises it for the money. Now don't get me wrong, it's a nice mandolin but it's not leaps above my Washburn. So I was gonna freeze buying anymore until I can save and get one in the 1500 to 2000 range but I was back and forth on the Km150 and the Km272 when I bought the 150. So I figured I'd order it and give it a try because I liked the looks of it. It came and first things first, Kentucky always packages their mandolins nicely so I expected that. But once I tuned it up and broke the strings in, it is by far my best mandolin to date. It's definitely a step above the Km150 in my opinion, and I wish I would of bought this one four mandolins ago. Now I know I'm not finding another mandolin this nice under 1000, so this will be my final mandolin until I start spending the big bucks. If your on the fence of a mandolin under 1000, now I haven't played loars or eastmens, but I extremely recommend the Km272

## Frequently Bought Together

- Kentucky, 8-String Mandolin, Transparent Amber (KM-272)
- D'Addario Mandolin Strings - Mandolin Strings - Phosphor Bronze - For 8 String Mandolin - Rich, Full Tonal Spectrum - EJ73 - Light, 10-38
- D'Addario Guitar Tuner - Micro Headstock Tuner - Tuner for Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo, Ukulele - Compact & Discrete - Clip On - 1 Pack

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