Does anyone have any information on Kentucky octave mandolins made in Japan in the '80s? I've seen a few references to mandocellos but little or nothing about OMs. Any info would be helpful especially where made and how many. Thanks. - Ken
Does anyone have any information on Kentucky octave mandolins made in Japan in the '80s? I've seen a few references to mandocellos but little or nothing about OMs. Any info would be helpful especially where made and how many. Thanks. - Ken
If you're referring to the Kentucky "Dawg" series of mandolins, mandolas and octaves I think they are all somewhat rare. I don't recall seeing a 'cello along those lines though.
I am fortunate to own a Dawg 'dola from Mr. Grisman's personal collection. I hope other Dawg model owners will reply.
[note to self] Burst not thy brother's bubble ~ unk
Not necessarily referring to the dawg mandocellos which I think were A style but rather an F style octave mandolin. I believe I've seen a couple.
There is one in the classified right now , you may try contacting the seller he may have so info he says it's an older one. Looks nice, I'd like to try it , but couldn't afford to spend what he wants. I'll just have to keep playing my MK
Ibanez 70's 524, 521, 3 511's,2 512's,513,1 514,3 80s 513's, 522
J Bovier F5-T custom shop
Kiso Suzuki V900,
The Loar lm600 Cherryburst
morgan monroe mms-5wc,ovation
Michael Kelly Octave Mandolin
Emandos Northfield octave tele 4, Northfield custom jem octave mandolin 5 octave strat 8
2 Flying v 8, octave 5, Exploryer octave 8 20"
Fender mandostrat 4,3 Epip mandobird 2,4/8, Kentucky. KM300E Eastwood mandocaster
Gold Tone F6,Badaax doubleneck 8/6
Bookmarks