The creation of the natura elite archtop guitar by tom bills. All products, by default, are shipped ups ground within us and canada unless the customer specifies and pays for quicker service. Apr 01, 2016 rudy is the author of the book, archtop guitars. One of the largest dealers in the world of vintage, new and used american fretted instruments. Even rudy, the owner of the shop, created a mammoth coffee table book archtop guitars with some of dangelicos guitars described inside, knew dangelico, and owns a few of his works. Largest selection of carved top archtop guitars on the web. At the age of seven he asked his father to buy him a guitar. Click here for another picture of that same guitar and here for a closeup. Rudy pensa was born in a small suburb of buenos aires, argentina. While the wood is not cut in nyc, everything else is done by hand in this small boutique shop. Acoustic archtop guitar bracing bob benedetto the art.
Steve miller plays an improvisation on the 1995 centura deluxe by james daquisto. Other guitarists requested this same combination, and dangelico introduced the mel bay new yorker model. Legendary craftsmen from italy to new york now through. Mel bay is today best known for his guitarmethod books, millions of which have been sold, still featuring mel bays dangelico guitar. Recorded october 21, 2010, at the metropolitan museum of art. Tom bills has been hand crafting one of a kind custom guitars for the top players and collectors around the world since 1998. Dangelico, daquisto, monteleone by rudy pensa, vincent ricardel hardcover book, 432 pages see other available editions description this book presents the three master guitar craftsmen, john dangelico, jimmy daquisto and john monteleone, who each grew up in new york and were influenced. The monteleone teardrop guitar at the montreal guitar show.
Published on oct 26, 2018 rudy pensa, rudys music, pensa guitars and author of archtop guitars the journey from cremona to new york. The invention of the archtop is currently credited to orville gibson, who carved the top and back of a guitar into an arched shape as opposed to using flat pieces of wood. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Archtop guitar, mel bay new yorker model, 1957 guitar heroes. John and rudy pensa in the place where monteleone spring guitar is in process of creating. Click download or read online button to get archtop guitars book now. In 2011 he published his incredible book, archtop guitars. Our shop has been around since 1978 and has served some of the greatest musicians in the world. John monteleone, among one of the best guitar makers in the world.
The picture is taken from the book archtop guitars. Archtop guitar, mel bay new yorker model, 1957 guitar. The book features wonderful pictures of various violins and guitars, including some great pictures of mark knopflers monteleone isabella and. The journey from cremona to new york this book celebrates the works of famed new yorks archtop guitar builders john dangelico, james daquisto and john monteleone. Gibson had the internet scoped out and laid down the gauntlet and challenged every techie to build out the internet as he. In september 2018, a new picture of mark with this guitar was released for the promotion of his album down the road wherever. The journey from cremona to new york rudy pensa on. The title of this book is archtop guitars and it was written by rudy pensa.
Archtop guitars presents the stories behind these instruments against the photography of the guitars taken by vincent j. Their vast array of guitars is aweinspiring, boasting a worldclass archtop collection that is unmatched. Mark has written to foreword to a new book written by his great friend, rudy pensa. Its where your interests connect you with your people. Pensa custom guitars musical instrument new york, new. See more ideas about archtop guitar, guitar and jazz guitar. In 1980, mark knopfler and rudy pensa met at rudys music stop 48th st new york, a friendship which lasts to today. But really, rudys has amazing offerings beyond ridiculously, ridiculously goodlookin guitars and at all price points.
The teardrop is imho one of the most pure expressions of blending designs of classics past with modern appointments wooden bindings and trim and top notch build quality. The journey from cremona to new york by rudy pensa 20110115 rudy pensa on. A few weeks ago i was invited up to rudy pensas private loftstyle office. The journey from cremona to new york, traces the work of legendary guitar makers john dangelico, james daquisito and john monteleone, and their connections with the master violin makers of cremono, italy, such as antonio stradivari, guiseppe guarneri and andrea amati. The book will retail for what some generic guitars cost. Tom is also the author of the guitar making bookdvd set the art of lutherie published by mel bay, and has written for and been featured in may publications both in print and online as well as several television and film spots. Archtop guitars download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Among the 1,500 guitars that hang on the walls of rudys music stop at w. Archtop guitars, the four seasons guitar heroes the. Jun 30, 2011 mark has written to foreword to a new book written by his great friend, rudy pensa.
The journey from cremona to new york, traces the work of legendary guitar makers john dangelico, james daquisito and john monteleone, and their connections with the master violin makers of cremono, italy, such as. Dec 2, 20 this book presents the three master guitar craftsmen, john dangelico, jimmy daquisto and john monteleone, who each grew up in new york and were influenced by the master cremona violin luthiers antonio stradivari, giuseppe guarneri and andrea amati. Pavel fomenkov i did 24 songs already from knopfler, but i have nearly 200 to go. The journey from cremona to new york by rudy pensa and. The journey from cremona to new york by rudy pensa.
Tom is also the author of the guitar making book dvd set the art of lutherie published by mel bay, and has written for and been featured in may publications both in print and online as well as several television and film spots. This book will be a valuable addition to any music library. The book was the inspiration for the exhibition guitar heroes at the metropolitan museum of art in 2011. You will also find some of our luthiers have had a longstanding relationship with individual dealers through whom new archtop guitars may be commissioned. The journey from cremona to new york by rudy pensa and vincent ricardel. Aug 19, 2009 a few weeks ago i was invited up to rudy pensas private loftstyle office.
Archtop guitars, autumn, winter, spring, and summer, from the four seasons serial numbers. Were still a momandpop store and we pride ourselves on offering a wonderful instore experience. Acoustic archtop guitar bracing bob benedetto the art of. Author rudy pensa passionately traces these extraordinary handcrafted guitars from their lute predecessors to their current. Author rudy pensa traces these handcrafted guitars from their lute predecessors to their current incarnations. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you. In this book you will join tom on his journey of creating a fine handcrafted archtop guitar. My current reading list and book recommendations neuromancer. The rudy pensa collection draws from rudys private collection to present the finest handcrafted archtop guitars, mandolins and mandolas that he owns through stunning photography.
Benedetto walks the reader through all aspects of construction through to marketing your finished work. Welcome to rudys music, since 1978 we have two locations. The journey from cremona to new york, which led to his success as curator of the historic firstever archtop exhibit at the metropolitan museum of art in new york. Welcome to rudy s music, since 1978 we have two locations. Rudys music stop will ship anywhere nationally or internationally. Vincent ricardel website and the books dedicated archtop guitars website. The journey from cremona to new york by pensa, rudy at. At the back is rudy pensa of rudys guitar shop and pensa guitars.
The journey from cremona to new york hardcover january 15, 2011. Seattle archtop guitar dealer specializing in vintage gibson and epiphone guitars and accessories for the player and collector. Saturday 26th of september john monteleone together with rudy pensa will present the book archtop guitars a journey from. The journey from cremona to new york from author rudy pensa of rudys. Includes a list of suppliers to acquire all the tools and materials listed. You will find our shipping address printed on the form. The journey from cremona to new york hardcover january 15, 2011 by rudy pensa author. Each dealer has a proven record of excellence in the sale of custom archtop guitars. Whether its a book or a bass, it is made with the same love and passion. I had bought it from rudy pensa, the author and owner of rudys music in soho in new york. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Dec 2, 20 this book presents the three master guitar craftsmen, john d angelico. It was published by graphis and has a total of 432 pages in the book.
Please email us for your consignment form at email protected. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The definitive work on the design and construction of an acoustic archtop guitar by one of the most talented luthiers of the twentieth century. It is a killer guitar that can go from sweet jazzy cleans, to downright nasty lead tones. Rudy has garnered a worldwide reputation as a trusted and true archtop connoisseur. On two conference room tables lay the makings of a book on great archtops and their history.
Jul 17, 2017 tags guitar stories guitars john monteleone mark knopfler rudy pensa previous article sultans of swing acoustic cover from igor presnyakov next article dsb interview. The journey from cremona to new york hardcover 1 jan. If you work in the field of networking this is a must read. A fender, it has a long neck and the body was painted in day. The design was meant to increase the power and quality of tone an instrument was capable of, as described by orville gibsons 1898 mandolin patent, which also featured an arched top and back. The guitarist mel bay played dangelico guitars beginning in the 1930s. The catalog showcases 38 unparalleled creations from italianamerican luthiers john dangelico, jimmy daquisto and john monteleone as well as rudy s reflections.
Mark knopfler radio city monteleone bambino guitar. At age 11, he was introduced to the electric guitar and upon hearing the beatles he dedicated himself. Vincent ricardel website and the book s dedicated archtop guitars website. Mark knopfler playing his custom pensa mk2 on tour at. The journey from cremona to new york by rudy pensa 20110115. Below you will find archtop guitar dealers with a great deal of experience in the custom archtop market. Among the 1,500 guitars that hang on the walls of rudy s music stop at w. Tumblr is a place to express yourself, discover yourself, and bond over the stuff you love. Now located in the heart of new yorks soho neighborhood, rudys broome street shop is worthy of their almost 40year legacy. My wife, shes an angel, bought me the book archtop guitars. The book was a hefty volume called archtop guitars. Stunning book of archtop guitars made by dangelico, daquisto, and monteleone, compiled by rudy pensa.
Soho, new york city and scarsdale, westchester, ny. Archtop guitar, centura deluxe model, 1995 guitar heroes. The catalog showcases 38 unparalleled creations from italianamerican luthiers john dangelico, jimmy daquisto and john monteleone as well as rudys reflections. If the instrument is being purchased by us, please include a bill of sale that includes the date, make, model, serial number and sales price as well. The rudy pensa collection draws from rudy s private collection to present the finest handcrafted archtop guitars, mandolins and mandolas that he owns through stunning photography.
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