"The Grand Artist Tri Port 18"" archtop features a prominent scroll found in other Monteleone models, inspired by his mandolin building. In addition to the distinctive tone produced by the additional size added by the scroll, the guitar features Monteleone innovations such as side sound holes and an elliptical sound hole that is positioned at an angle allowing the internal tone bar to be optimally placed for overall balance of the instrument."
GALLERY: Guitar Heroes - Legendary Craftsmen from Italy to New York
Guitars from D’Angelico, D’Aquisto, Monteleone, and Italian craftsmen featured in The New York Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Guitar Heroes Exhibit. Photos courtesy the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
By Rebecca DirksApr 27, 2011
Rebecca Dirks
Rebecca Dirks graduated from the University of Iowa with degrees in journalism and art, and joined Premier Guitar as an intern in 2007. She lives in the Iowa City area with her husband, two giant dogs, and more cats than are appropriate to mention. When not petsitting, she enjoys challenging herself in the kitchen, watching the Packers dominate, and discovering new music or rediscovering old favorites.