The New Campellone fall batch

[Flat]

That's how I feel. Getting a peek at some of these builds-in-progress is one of the best things about this forum, imho. Thanks, Mark and Vinny!

[2bornot2bop]

I can’t wait to see those non cutaways completed!

[BillB]

Looking at the rims, are there generic sonic differences between different kinds of maple? (Beyond the differences between any two pieces of wood.)

[vinnyv1k]

Wait, is Mark allowed to post photos of his own builds? I thought by the laws of the jazz guitar forum, photos had to be posted by Vinny?!

Hahaha

[vinnyv1k]

It is always good to eliminate the middleman.

Yes my middle can use some elimination…LOL

[vinnyv1k]

Looking at the rims, are there generic sonic differences between different kinds of maple? (Beyond the differences between any two pieces of wood.)

I can say this as fact. Quilted maple has a more mellow tone at least in comparison with my quilt vs flame maple Campellone’s.

[Stringswinger]

I can say this as fact. Quilted maple has a more mellow tone at least in comparison with my quilt vs flame maple Campellone’s.

My Quilted Maple Campellone is way darker than my flame maple L-5CES (and both guitars have Kent Armstrong handmade PAF pickups), but it could be that the difference is scale length (the Campy is 25, the Gibby is 25.5)

[MCampellone]

Hahaha

Ditto

[MCampellone]

Mark is the sharp cutaway to time involved vs the Venetian? It seems to have better access to the upper frets for the player. Perhaps I’m looking at it incorrectly? Thanks!

Yes, the Florentine cutaway does allow for better high fret access, and yes, its construction is more involved - there's the bending of the cutaway insert, an extra joint gluing operation, an extra binding miter joint and formation and installation of the plastic cap at the apex of the cutaway. Most of these operations are not a problem for me - the main obstacle is that don't have a good set-up for bending the cutaway insert piece, which is why I haven't offered a Florentine cutaway option. I wouldn't mind doing Florentine cutaways, but it would take some time to make up the necessary jigs and fixtures - haven't found the time so far.

My EP series guitars did have a Florentine cutaway, but the laminated rims (and back) for that model were made for me by Dan Yeager (of the now defunct Acme Archtops) - Dan had a nice set-up for doing laminated plates and rims and did a beautiful job on the EP rims -

[MCampellone]

Looking at the rims, are there generic sonic differences between different kinds of maple? (Beyond the differences between any two pieces of wood.)

There are some general guidelines, depending on the type of maple the back is made from and how it's carved:

A back made from stiffer or more dense stock (i.e. quarter-sawn maple or hard maple) will produce a tighter, crisper bass resonance.
A back made from more flexible or less dense stock (i.e. flat-sawn maple or soft maple) will produce a rounder, more expansive bass resonance.
A thinly carved back plate will produce more bass resonance than a thickly carved plate.
And finally, if the back of the guitar rests against your body, its vibration is inhibited, limiting the impact of the above rules : )

[jads57]

Thanks for taking the time to answer my question Mark. I’ve always admired your guitars!

[Sam Sherry]

the EP rims -

Check out that idiot-proof jack reinforcement panel!

[Hammertone]

Is Mark Campellone making sharp cutaways as an option nowadays?

Coincidentally, I believe that Mr. Campellone still has a few sets of EP rims and backs in stock, and would be happy to make a 15" Florentine cutaway thinline archtop for an interested customer. Step right up!

[Gregc57]

I am always slack-jawed by the cleanliness of Mark's builds. He's a Special guy, and I mean that in the BEST POSSIBLE WAY!

[vinnyv1k]

I am always slack-jawed by the cleanliness of Mark's builds. He's a Special guy, and I mean that in the BEST POSSIBLE WAY!

+1

[GuitarJay]

I got my Campellone just about two years ago. 16" thinline, floating pickup, rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays, top is an NOS 50s L4 top (supplied by Hammertone).

What a fantastic guitar! Seeing the new builds in process certainly fires up GAS!!!

[jim777]

I would love to try a Wes modeled Campellone, not sure I can afford a 3rd one though!

[vinnyv1k]

I would love to try a Wes modeled Campellone, not sure I can afford a 3rd one though!

Come to my house

[jim777]

Come to my house

I appreciate that generous offer!

[vinnyv1k]

Rims.

[sgosnell]

Check out that idiot-proof jack reinforcement panel!

Nothing is idiot-proof. The idiots are too resourceful. Idiot-resistant is possible, but not idiot-proof.

[jim777]

NEVER underestimate the power of idiots in groups!

[cmajor9]

NEVER underestimate the power of idiots in groups!

A statement proven true many times in history.

[vinnyv1k]

Bodies complete……Sweet

[BillB]

There are some general guidelines, depending on the type of maple the back is made from and how it's carved:

A back made from stiffer or more dense stock (i.e. quarter-sawn maple or hard maple) will produce a tighter, crisper bass resonance.
A back made from more flexible or less dense stock (i.e. flat-sawn maple or soft maple) will produce a rounder, more expansive bass resonance.
A thinly carved back plate will produce more bass resonance than a thickly carved plate.
And finally, if the back of the guitar rests against your body, its vibration is inhibited, limiting the impact of the above rules : )

Thank you for that info!