1936 MARTIN Monteleone F-9 S conversion
Description
MARTIN F-9S, 1936, Martin's largest and finest archtop with
flat top "42" style conversion by none other than John
Monteleone in 1975, the "S" designation signified "Guitar
Outfit for Convention Display" and according to the records
(thank you Grieg Hutton) it had no shop order number which
is very unusual, perhaps sold to a dealer or customer at
an annual trade show, the Brazilian back and sides are beautiful
as is John's flat top conversion with real pearl
trim around the top and fingerboard extension, exc, has the
original Martin case....$39000, reduced...$29,999
flat top "42" style conversion by none other than John
Monteleone in 1975, the "S" designation signified "Guitar
Outfit for Convention Display" and according to the records
(thank you Grieg Hutton) it had no shop order number which
is very unusual, perhaps sold to a dealer or customer at
an annual trade show, the Brazilian back and sides are beautiful
as is John's flat top conversion with real pearl
trim around the top and fingerboard extension, exc, has the
original Martin case....$39000, reduced...$29,999