KFM #0152 from 1985

This KFM Kettler Mandolin, #0152, was made in April 1985. This mandolin has been owned by Chris Black since it was made. Chris also owns a Kettler TF2, see #0167.

Chris played these two mandolins in a band in southeast Iowa and northeast Missouri for over 20 years.

“Both are in excellent condition, no repairs. Wore some finish off the neck of my A,” Chris wrote. The only other work he’s needed done on them was a refret (presumably from typical wear) by Steve Hinde, a mandolin builder from New Hartford, Iowa.

He added, “Thanks again for my wonderful Mando's.”

Also pictured here is correspondence and a brochure from the 1980s.