pippy Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Came across the otherwordly artistry of John Monteleone through watching a clip where Mark Knopfler discussed his personal list of the 6 guitars which most shaped his destiny. A lot of it is already well known. As you can imagine the whole clip is well worth the effort of watching but the part from the 34:15 minute mark is the bit I found to be most extraordinary; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3SgyZSYz4Y ...and the one he is holding in the photograph at the 41:39 mark is one of the most beautiful 'Put-On-Your-Sunday-Best' guitars I've ever seen in my life. ...and they talk just a little bit more about the whole 'Four Seasons' instruments from Monteleone here; https://www.finearch...ohn-monteleone/ Pip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 That was my favorite part as well. A level of skill way beyond anything I’ve seen before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Yes he's quite a guy - his instruments command high prices - he finished the last D'Aquisto guitar, which James D'Aquisto was working on when he died, and he made one of the famous blue guitars commissioned by the late Scott Chinery. Absolutely beautiful workmanship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted March 16, 2019 Author Share Posted March 16, 2019 ...his instruments command high prices - he finished the last D'Aquisto guitar, which James D'Aquisto was working on when he died...Interesting. I didn't know about the D'Aquisto connection. Figures, though.I've been searching for one to buy but it would be fair to say they're pretty thin on the ground as far as used instruments go.The only one which came up in my search had already sold. It commanded, as you say, a high price... https://reverb.com/u...hard-shell-case Makes you wonder how much the Seasons set fetched from the MOMA... Pip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 that one in the Reverb link looks amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 About the D'Aquisto which Monteleone finished: https://www.nytimes.com/1997/01/25/nyregion/happy-new-duo-a-rare-guitar-and-a-proud-musician.html Very collectable book - https://www.amazon.com/Acquired-Angels-Master-DAngelico-DAquisto/dp/1578860024 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted March 16, 2019 Author Share Posted March 16, 2019 that one in the Reverb link looks amazingI've been looking at images of his work online and I have to say I haven't seen a poor Monteleone yet!The man's creations are simply incredible. About the D'Aquisto which Monteleone finished:...Very collectable book -... Thanks for the links, jdgm. Fascinating tale attached to the D'Aquisto! I'd love to see a picture of the finished instrument. And as far as the book goes, yes, I'm sure it's an absolute treasure-trove of wonderful nuggets.I've actually just spent the last half-hour or so reading up about the Scott Chinery Blue Guitar Project. I'm going to have to track down a copy of the book. On the USA Amazon site it's possible to read quite a bit of the text as well. There is also a limited edition hardback which features Mr. Chinery's collection but it's even more expensive than the D'Angelico / D'Aquisto book!... https://www.amazon.c...on=new&qid=&sr= Pip. EDIT : Talking about blue archtops; it's another one of those pesky 'decade-number' birthdays for me this year and I don't know what I want as a present.Hmmm.... https://dangelicoguitars.com/guitars/premier-series/premier-exl-1/#DAPEXL1OTCT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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