KM-Dawg Grand Artist (no Serial Number)
KM-Dawg Grand Artist (no serial ; prototype)
From Facebook:
KM-Dawg In Japan No Serial Number. Maybe one of the first?
This is the one just before the completion of production, but a custom made item that gave the materials and made the neck slightly slim
KH-Dawg Mandola (no serial number)
1982-83 KM-Dawg Grand Artist (prototype)
1982-83 KM-Dawg Grand Artist (Prototype - No Serial - Grisman used(?))
‘This mandolin is from the Dolphin Guitars website. Below is a translation of the Japanese narrative.
Kentucky Mandolin was popular with many artists at home and abroad.
This instrument is the finest KM-DAWG made for David Grisman himself by Monteleone Design, which was made under the Kentucky brand around 1982-83.
I also checked with Mr. Washimi of the Sumi workshop, who knew at the time, but it was actually used by Grisman, and because it was a prototype, it did not specify anything such as serials or part number labels.
Even from his age, he was in quite good condition, and it seems that he was treated carefully even after leaving Grisman's hand.
1983 KH-Dawg Mandola (305–08)
1983 KM-Dawg Grand Artist (83-12-25)
1984 KM-Dawg Grand Artist (84.1.41)
1984 KM-Dawg Grand Artist (84-2-27)
1984 KM-Dawg Grand Artist (84-3-29)
1984 KM-DAWG GRAND ARTIST (84-3-29)
From 2023 Reverb classified: SN 84329
Kentucky "KM-DAWG" mandolin. Made in Japan, highly collectable, only 48 made. 100% structurally sound with no cracks or previous repairs. David Grisman + Monteleone Grand Artist collab. Excellent condition. Original case included.
1984 KM-Dawg Grand Artist (84-11-36)
1989 KM-Dawg Grand Artist (89-2-05)
1989 KM-Dawg Grand Artist (89-2-05)
Marketplace Ad 2023:
Sumi handbuilt 1989 Kentucky KM-DAWG. One of only 48 produced. This is only the second I've seen with what appears to be a factory scooped non-fretted fingerboard extension. Currently has an Ellis bridge installed, but comes with the original bridge and the original pearl tuner buttons. The mandolin is based on a Monteleone Grand Artist that was owned by David Grisman...hence the "Dawg" moniker. John Monteleone worked with Kentucky in producing the design for these models. Due to their scarcity, collectability, and great sound, these mandolins continue to appreciate in value. But it's also a great playing and sounding mandolin. For a 34 year old instrument, it's in great shape, with less wear than expected. Comes with the original rectangular hard case and will be shipped in a more protective Travelite case. The person I purchased the instrument from owns a Monteleone Baby Grand, and was able to compare it to a friends Monteleone Grand Artist. His take was all three instruments were "strikingly similar". Own a collectible, playable instrument for 1/6th the price of a Grand Artist
1991 KM-2000 Grand Artist (91106)
1991 KM-Dawg Grand Artist (91202)
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