Wonderful Grand Artist just in. With its clear, bold fundamental notes, spry, lively response, and very good sustain, this is a great sounding example of Monteleone's work from the late '90s.

We have had a couple natural-finished Monteleone's come through in as many years here. It is always exciting to have one of John's instruments here. From the wide flaring headstock to the sleek, open scroll and "s" holes, arched pickguard, and stunning, cello-style tailpiece, this Grand Artist is at once aesthetically distinctive, while feeling familiar, easy in the hand, and musically inspiring.