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Howard Emerson 09-23-2018 08:35 AM

The First Monteleone archtop
 
Hi all,
I spent a couple of hours at John Monteleone's shop yesterday afternoon, and recently John had the opportunity to 'retrieve' the very first archtop he ever built back in 1977. Up until then he'd been making flat tops and mandolins.

Herewith I give you the Monteleone Eclipse s/n 107!

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/o...n/IMG_5140.jpg

It's in remarkably great condition for a 41 year old!

HE

iim7V7IM7 09-23-2018 08:52 AM

Thanks Howard...:up:

TheJackal 09-23-2018 06:50 PM

A master songwriter's tribute to a master craftsman.


Howard Emerson 09-24-2018 03:15 AM

Mark Knopfler's Monteleone getting inspected, Jan.2008.

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/o...IMG_3991_1.jpg

Livingston 09-24-2018 09:33 AM

Gorgeous guitars! Thank you for posting such great photos! I'll bet they sounds magnificent!

Silly Moustache 09-24-2018 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Howard Emerson (Post 5845036)
Hi all,
I spent a couple of hours at John Monteleone's shop yesterday afternoon, and recently John had the opportunity to 'retrieve' the very first archtop he ever built back in 1977. Up until then he'd been making flat tops and mandolins.

Herewith I give you the Monteleone Eclipse s/n 107!

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/o...n/IMG_5140.jpg

It's in remarkably great condition for a 41 year old!

HE

yeah, a little thin on top and a silver beard, but looks pretty good for 41 ! ...and the guitar is very cool too!

Sorry couldn't resist!

Richard Mott 09-25-2018 07:26 AM

Howard, that first Eclipse is just a beautiful piece of art! John’s unique gifts were apparent even at the start. What a guitar!

Howard Emerson 09-25-2018 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard Mott (Post 5846699)
Howard, that first Eclipse is just a beautiful piece of art! John’s unique gifts were apparent even at the start. What a guitar!

And more recently he built a pair for Eric Clapton. Here's 1 0f 2

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/o...n/IMG_2446.jpg

Howard Emerson 09-25-2018 11:47 AM

The owner's initials.......

http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/o...n/IMG_2450.jpg

Pablomago 12-16-2018 05:48 PM

I've seen more of his mandolins then guitars. Thanks for sharing those pictures. He is a master craftsman for sure!

MooWahmBah 07-02-2020 11:07 AM

I have his second! Commissioned in 80, delivered in 81 ... its majestic!

Guest 33123 07-02-2020 06:49 PM

Hi Howard,

Do you know Woody? The last time I saw Woody he was chatting about the documentary he's making about John called "The Chisels Are Calling". http://streetsingerproductions.com/t...s-are-calling/

My brush with John came many years ago at the Montreal Guitar Show. He was sitting at his display with George Gruhn so I said hello. But I was smart enough not to fondle the guitars he had on display!

mr. beaumont 07-03-2020 03:57 PM

I know he made other instruments before, but the idea of creating something that beautiful on the first try...dang.

True functional art.

Howard Emerson 07-06-2020 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by J-Doug (Post 6427074)
Hi Howard,

Do you know Woody? The last time I saw Woody he was chatting about the documentary he's making about John called "The Chisels Are Calling". http://streetsingerproductions.com/t...s-are-calling/

My brush with John came many years ago at the Montreal Guitar Show. He was sitting at his display with George Gruhn so I said hello. But I was smart enough not to fondle the guitars he had on display!

Hi Doug,
Yes, I've known Woody for a very long time. Many of my friends have studied with him.

I did my interview for The Chisels Are Calling over the summer.

Here's a screen grab playing Woody's Hot Club at the shop:

https://i.imgur.com/nqMfJ08.jpg

Guest 33123 07-06-2020 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Howard Emerson (Post 6429820)
Hi Doug,
Yes, I've known Woody for a very long time. Many of my friends have studied with him.

I've did my interview for The Chisels Are Calling over the summer.

Here's a screen grab playing Woody's Hot Club at the shop:

https://i.imgur.com/nqMfJ08.jpg

That's awesome Howard. Great to see you involved in the project. I've been up close with Woody's Hot Clubs but I haven't played them. i never play anything I can't afford to break!


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