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Spruce Top
Kmise mandolin guitar uses naturally dried spruce as the top panel to maximize the sound quality of spruce wood, which is light and thin, and has a wide range of sound.
Adjustable Compensated Bridge
Too high action will affect the feel of people playing, and a too low will affect the resonance.Players can adjust the screws to lower or higher the height of the string
Black Pickguard
As a pick playing instrument, the panel pickguard can protect your mandolin instrument from scratches by the pick
DGAE Tuning
High-quality open chrome-plated gear make tuning more precise and keep in tune longer.Imported strings have moderate tension, making it more comfortable for novices to press the strings
Adjustable Action
With high action you can get a punchier, harder attack that projects, and if you want Monroe style with that dry tremolo, you need it a little higher. Some people prefer lower action for easier playability, longer sustain.
Mandolin Gig Bag
Kmise pay more attention to details, starting from accessories:high-quality rucksack, beautiful and durable, with it, you can carry the mandolin to travel or performance anywhere
TaShawn
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2025
The mandolin has excellent string tension and vibrato, producing a bright and wonderful sound in melodies.
Corey
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2025
The adjustable mandolin truss rod and compensated bridge allow players to easily adjust.
Ayuba C.
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2025
The high-quality mandolin open chrome-plated gears are wear-resistant and stay in tune.
Marcus Spencer
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2025
this mandolin not only sound great but also look stunning.
Matt Kear
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2024
I know what I'm talking about. This is a solid instrument. Intonation is near perfect once the bridge is positioned. Fret ends reasonably smooth. Tuners decent. Bound neck, top and back. Solid top. Has a nice tone and I haven't even changed the strings. If they put a label and serial number on who knows what they could sell em for? But for $100 bucks this is the one.
Jeff
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2023
I’m primarily an acoustic guitar player of about, 40 years. I’ve dabbled in Ukes and such. That is how I came to Kmise. Based on a good amount of internet exploration, I bought a Kmise Banjo-Uke/ Banjolele. Once received, I was very impressed with the quality for price. The fit/finish/setup/sound were all very good. As a result and wanting to add a MANDOLIN to the stable of instruments, I purchased the Kmise MANDOLIN. I’m even more impressed with the mando on the value proposition.Some of the, “It’s a $100 Mando Stuff”:The fit and finish flaws are not apparent at a distance or with a cursory look. It looks good and the cosmetic flaws require a closer, more detailed inspection. The biggest flaw is the area on top of the soundboard directly below the “floating” section of the neck/fretboard. It’s noticeably rough at certain viewing angles. I’m not a fan of the way the pick-guard is attached. It is the one thing that feels “slapped-on”. The finish on the edges of the F-holes isn’t impressive. The fret wire ends aren’t as well finished as on the banjolele but, by no means do they make the instrument unplayable.Some of the “VALUE BEYOND A $100 MANDO STUFF”:It looks good and is well constructed. It has an adjustable truss rod!! It’s by and large well finished. Solid spruce arched top with a laminated arched back. Rosewood fretboard/compensated adjustable saddle bridge. It was immediately playable once tuned - and this is a big deal. Once tuned, I was able to identify slight action and intonation issues which i resolved in about 15minutes of fiddlin’. Once that was done the intonation is near perfect. The action is low and the tone is VERY good. It responds well to attack… a n d …I did not expect the quality of sustain on this instrument. There is a LOT of sustain.I’m only evaluating based on my research, especially those of luthiers demonstrating and setting-up Mandos of $400 and below. This one hangs.
Jesús
Reviewed in Mexico on March 17, 2023
Está muy bonita la mandolina, llegó en muy buenas condiciones tiene buen sonido, no excelente pero para el precio, su estuche y accesorios está muy bien
exerciseathomefan
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2021
As a disclaimer, I have no experience with mandolins, but I do have guitar & ukulele experience.Out of the box, compared to my Kmise ukuleles, the case had some puckering in spots & the padding was very thin. Not a deal breaker, as I don't travel anymore.The mandolin looked nice out of the box. No noticeable blemishes at 1st. The f-holes had some spotty paint issues & there are some weird spots on the inside of one f-hole. Maybe paint?Tuning this instrument took forever & I'm still working on it. The tuning pegs are so tight, that every turn made me think I'd break a string! The tuning pegs are also super close together, but it looks like that's normal. I guess I just have fat fingers.The action is VERY high, both at the nut & the bridge. It does come with the tools, so I'll attempt to adjust myself & go to a luthier as a last resort.I found some free online lessons & did one before writing this review. This instrument did sound comparable to the one used in the lesson, so I think I'm off to a good start!I would recommend definitely, but be forewarned about the above issues. Wish me luck!
Jennifer Chasalow
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2021
So, right out of the box, I could tell this was a great instrument. I have lots of ukulele and violin experience, with a little bit of experience with mandolin (still a beginner) and guitar (still very much a beginner). Just like my other Kmise instruments, I was pleased with the build and the balance of this one. Because I know a wee bit about adjusting instruments, I was able to get the bridge adjusted exactly as I like it, but a total beginner would probably want to take this instrument to a luthier or let a friend with experience adjust it for them. Other than that, it was definitely playable straight out of the box after a little tune up!I loved the accessory kit that came with it, because all of those things make playing a new instrument more enjoyable.The padded gig bag was perfect, and held all the accessories perfectly.For someone who is a beginner and looking for a great sounding instrument at a very reasonable price, I can highly recommend this. It sounds lovely, plays well, and is a good step up from your regular entry-level mandolins at the same price. I like this one much better than my other mandolin at the same price point - the build on this one is much better, and so is the sound.Overall, an excellent instrument for the serious beginner!
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