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Monteleone 2010 Radio Volante #251

$150,000.00
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*** THIS GUITAR IS CURRENTLY ON LOAN AT THE LONG ISLAND MUSEUM,

WHERE IT WILL BE ON EXHIBIT MAY 23 - OCT 13, 2024 ***

https://longislandmuseum.org/exhibition/musical-masterworks-john-monteleones-guitars-and-other-instruments/

 

John Monteleone is widely considered to be one of the world's preeminent builders of archtop guitars. Having started his career as a repairman for the famous (and now defunct) Mandolin Brothers on Staten Island, Monteleone quickly garnered a reputation for quality and design. Some of his work was featured in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, on loan from Rudy Pensa himself.

The Radio Volante, featuring a slanted oval hole, has a punchier, more mid heavy sound that other archtops, due to the slightly less concentrated sonic nature of an oval hole over the traditional F holes. This guitar, like most of John's archtops, features an X braced spruce top, highly flamed Maple back and sides, along with a maple neck, and ebony appointments. This particular instrument features hand inlaid Italian flags, celebrating John's Italian heritage. Gold Schaller tuners. Serial #251. Comes with deluxe hardshell case.

Check out the fascinating 2021 documentary on the luthier called "John Monteleone: The Chisels Are Calling," available from various sources online. Rudy appears in the film, too, along with a star-studded list of guitarists including Mark Knopfler, Ben Harper, David Grisman, Mike Marshall, Julian Lage, Anthony Wilson, Woody Mann, and others. 

“There is truly nothing like it. The highest quality professional gear and The Rudy’s custom shop are undeniably one of the best!” Mike S.

“There is truly nothing like it. The highest quality professional gear and The Rudy’s custom shop are undeniably one of the best!” Mike S.