60s MIJ Kent Model 744 Electric Mandolin!
The Kent Model 744 is a vintage Japanese electric mandolin from the 1960s, featuring a distinctive double-cutaway body and classic sunburst finish. Combining traditional eight-string mandolin tuning with an electric pickup and onboard controls, the Model 744 delivers the bright, articulate character of a mandolin with the added versatility of amplification. Its offset-style body contours, tortoiseshell pickguard, and decorative headstock inlay reflect the unique styling of Japanese electric instruments from the era.
Type: Electric Mandolin
Model: 744
Manufacturer: Kent
Country of Manufacture: Japan
Era: 1960s
Body Style: Double-Cutaway Solidbody-Style Electric Mandolin
Finish: Three-Tone Sunburst
Neck: Wooden Neck with Dark Fingerboard
Fingerboard: Dark Wood with Dot Inlays
Strings: 8 Strings, Arranged in 4 Courses
Pickup: Single Electric Mandolin Pickup
Controls: Volume and Tone
Bridge: Wooden Mandolin-Style Bridge
Tailpiece: Chrome Metal Tailpiece
Hardware: Chrome
Pickguard: Red Tortoiseshell with White Binding
Notable Features: Vintage Japanese construction, distinctive double-cutaway body, eight-string electric mandolin configuration, single pickup with onboard volume and tone controls, three-tone sunburst finish, decorative Kent headstock inlay, and vintage-style hardware.