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Catalog > Stringed Instruments > Mandolins updated June 10, 2010
Michael Kelly Mandolins

In our opinion, Michael Kelly mandolins are the best overseas-made mandolins on the market, and have opened up a world of great quality mandolins at great prices. While most Korean-made mandolins come out of the same 2 factories, Michael Kelly has their own factory in Korea which has enabled them to introduce a wide variety of finish options and features you don't find on other "cookie-cutter" mandolins.

All Kelly mandolins have solid tops, and all except the Festival Pack have solid back and sides, and radiused fingerboards. All models have a solid tailpiece which gives improved tone, makes string changes easier, and eliminates the "rattle" you sometimes get with two-piece tailpieces.

All models feature:
  • All solid woods
  • Grover tuners
  • Dovetail neckjoint
  • 2-year warranty
  • Cases not included -- order a case below
  • Michael Kelly mandolin
    ANNOUNCEMENT DATED JANUARY, 2010 -- Michael Kelly is still in the midst of switching factories in Korea, and mandolin availability is very limited. They still have some of their higher-end models in stock that we can order (most at discounted prices), but we have been informed that regular production won't be in full swing until May 2010.

    Please visit the Michael Kelly website (michaelkellyguitars.com/mandolins.html) and contact us if you are interested in any of their models -- we will check on current availability for you.


    In Stock as of June 2010

    Michael Kelly A-Plus -- List price $660.00, Our price $495.00
    photo of front | photo of back
    Sunburst finish. Solid, hand-carved spruce top; solid, hand-carved flame maple back and sides. Rock maple neck, rosewood fretboard and bridge, traditional two-piece tailpiece, double-adjustable truss rod.

    Other Kelly Mandolin models available through special order. Find more specs and photos in the Kelly Mandolins web page

    MANDOLIN CASES

    We carry Access, Levy's Leathers, and Calton cases.