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Topic: John Monteleone, Luthier

Someone mentioned a guitar maker who made one especially for Mark Knopfler, but the luthier's name wasn't mentioned. Here's a nice clip of Mark talking about meeting John Monteleone, how Monteleone offered to make Mark a guitar, and a beautiful ballad Mark wrote about him:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxeSWKw3et0

I never get tired of this one!

2 Reply by dino48 (edited by dino48 2013-10-22 01:41:49)

  • dino48
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Re: John Monteleone, Luthier

thanks for sharing T.F,Mark is my favorite all around player I have alot more  but I do not think they play as well, Eric clapton is my favorite in the Blues area.

my papy said son your going too drive me too drinking if you dont stop driving that   Hot  Rod  Lincoln!! Cmdr cody and his lost planet airman
  • From: Nova Scotia, Canada
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Re: John Monteleone, Luthier

One gets the sense from any of Mark's comments that he appreciates the art of music at least as much as the talent to play it. He is - as you say - and amazing talent, yet his self-effacing attitude and humility has earned him a ton of respect. He is indeed one of the greats!