Kentucky KM 1000 Master Model Mandolin

2018 KM-1000 from Kentucky Instruments
Absolute Mint condition
Stunning Tone
Hand carved Adirondack Spruce top
Beautiful Figured Maple back and sides
Figured Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Ebony bridge
Three ply pickguard/finger rest
Intricate F5 type Flower pot Mother of Pearl inlay
Gibson style hard case
The very top frets on the fretboard have been sanded back to below the normal fret level to combat the much annoying ‘Pick Click’ sound that drives players and listeners crazy.
(See photos…)
I’ll include the mandolin tone guard, a Cinghialetto hand made leather strap and a couple of Golden Gate and Blue Chip picks for the asking price.

Looking for cash only on this I’m afraid.
And Please no low ball offers.
(The Fellowship of Acoustics has one for sale on Reverb for €2200 plus shipping)
Thanks for looking, John.
Info/Specs below…

Kentucky Master Model" refers to a high-end line of Kentucky mandolins, such as the KM-1000and KM-1500, designed to replicate the specifications, tone, and craftsmanship of 1920s Lloyd Loar Gibson F5 mandolins widley known as the Holy Grail of mandolins. These models feature hand-carved Adirondack spruce tops, flamed maple bodies, and vintage-style construction for professional, bright bluegrass tones.
Key Characteristics of Master Models
* Historical Accuracy: Designed to capture the "classic F5 sound" and aesthetics of early 1920s vintage instruments.
* Premium Materials: Hand-carved solid Adirondack spruce tops and hand-carved solid Michigan flamed maple back/sides.
* Superior Finish: Typically finished with a hand-rubbed nitrocellulose lacquer in a Cremona sunburst, often with white-black-white (w/b/w) binding.
* Key Models: The line historically includes models like the KM-900 (A-style), KM-1000 (F-style), and KM-1500 (top-tier F-style).
* Hardware & Details: Features include gold-plated tuners, Ebony bridges, and traditional inlay patterns (e.g., Flower Pot or Fern inlay)
The designation represents Kentucky’s highest level of production, aimed at serious players looking for professional-grade, vintage-inspired instruments at a more accessible price point than modern Gibson equivalents.