Podcast 468: John Monteleone

Today we share an hour-long interview with one of the true greats
of guitar-making, John Monteleone.

Collectors and musicians around the world have sought out John's
archtop creations, resulting in six-figure price tags, a quartet
of guitars at the Met (the Four Seasons), and even a song penned
by Mark Knopfler (simply titled, "Monteleone"). He's also the
subject of a full-length documentary, The Chisels Are
Calling. 

As if that isn't enough, nearly 50 of his instruments from
throughout his career have been amassed for a very special
exhibit at the Long Island Museum entitled "Musical Masterworks:
John Monteleone’s Guitars and Other Instruments." The exhibit
runs through October 13th, 2024.

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


From August 1-3, 2024, John also is hosting his own Art of the
Guitar Festival in Stony Brook (just a mile away from the
aforementioned museum).
https://www.thejazzloft.org/monteleone

During our chat, we talk about his early days in lutherie,
building instruments and doing repairs for Mandolin Brothers. We
chat about the influence of Jimmy D'Aquisto, what inspires him
today, his workshop, new models on the horizon, and
more. 

The Fretboard Journal is proud to announce that we're throwing a
guitar festival. Read our 'First Timer's Guide to the Fretboard
Summit' to learn all about it:
https://www.fretboardjournal.com/columns/a-first-timers-guide-to-the-fretboard-summit



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