The perfect mandolin for beginners.

The A-Solid sacrifices nothing in construction, not even on this most affordable mandolin. The A-Solid is named after its solid wood construction. You won't find cheap laminates on the A-solid - even the top is solid spruce! Solid wood is not only more durable than laminate, it's also much better for the musical instrument's overall tone. Discovering how much fun playing a mandolin can be starts here!

Michael Kelly is proud to offer the widest variety of mandolins available. Since they own their own factory, every Michael Kelly mandolin is built with care to produce the best tone possible. All Michael Kelly mandolins, from the least expensive to the most, feature solid wood construction. With additional features like Grover® tuners, radiused fretboards, scooped fretboard extensions and dovetail neck joints, Michael Kelly mandolins are truly "Built on Sound".

Michael Kelly Solid A-style Mandolin Features:

• Top: Solid Hand-Carved Spruce
• Back: Solid Hand-Carved Maple
• Sides: Solid Maple
• Construction: Dovetail
• Neck: North American Rock Maple
• Binding: Triple Ply Top
• Nut: Graphtech® Tusq
• Tailpiece: Traditional Two-Piece
• Inlay: Pearl Dot
• Bridge: Rosewood
• Tuners: Grover®
• Fretboard: Rosewood
• Truss Rod: Double Adjustable
• Hardware: Chrome

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Michael Kelly Solid A-style Mandolin

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Posted by Brian from Maine on Nov 12, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Hobby

Reviewer's Play Style: Christian

I have owned this mandolin for about 4 years now This was my first instrument and it got me through Bible school. The rooms there would fluxuate temperature and this mando still stood strong. I am dealing with slight bending in the neck and also the tail piece has lifted and vibrates. These are minor fixes after 4 years of abuse. If you are considering playing mando this is the best starter.... Oh yea it has a ton of bark i play with a worship band and i only need to be slightly miced to get the tremalo to the back.

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Posted by Dan from Pittsburgh, PA on Apr 2, 2009

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Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Bluegrass

I purchased the A-Solid mandolin based on comparison to others in the price range. Indeed, the Michael Kelly mandolin is the best rated in this price range. The instrument arrived fully set up and plays well. It exceeded my expectations for sound quality. It plays and sounds better than any other "low end" mandolins that I've played. The binding and inlay work, as well as the finish, are excellent. If you are looking for a quality instrument that plays and sounds good, look no farther. Save up for the Gibson!

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Michael Kelly Solid A-style Mandolin

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