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- Price $95,000.00
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Specifications:
- Condition: NearMint
- Year: ~1996
- Make: Monteleone
- Model: Eclipse Special
- Color: violin red
Serial # 160 is a Monteleone Eclipse 17″ Special created by John in 1996 featuring a striking violin red finish and highly-figured curly maple back, sides, and neck. This instrument was purchased in 1998 by Robert James Waller, author of the Bridges of Madison County and numerous other novels and was a particular favorite of his. Robert nicknamed this guitar “Sugar” because of the notable sweetness of its sound and the beauty of its appearance. Robert ordered a custom Calton hard case for this guitar so he could travel and perform with it for friends and admirers. It also features a suspended pickup which amplifies it’s smooth and lush sounds, and it is exceptionally comfortable and easy to play. The scale length is 25.5″; neck width at the nut is 1.75″; body width is 17″ at the lower bout; and body depth is 2-7/8″ at the rim. This instrument is an outstanding example of John’s first archtop model and is in near-mint original condition with no issues. Please contact Tom Van Hoose for further information.
