The New Campellone fall batch

[2bornot2bop]

It absolutely amazes me how quickly M Campellone completes a batch of 6 archtop’s while others barely complete 1 archtop in the same amount of time. He must have a serious system while being fast and efficient. Considering his age we don’t see any slowdown. I find that astonishing!

[Rograt]

Agree. I blinked while I pursued a few other things and I’m sure I have missed entire batches!

[Doug B]

It absolutely amazes me how quickly M Campellone completes a batch of 6 archtop’s while others barely complete 1 archtop in the same amount of time. He must have a serious system while being fast and efficient. Considering his age we don’t see any slowdown. I find that astonishing!

Agreed-he's very well organized.

[vinnyv1k]

Agreed-he's very well organized.

And very clean. Try and find some sawdust anywhere in his shop.

[fretbuzzard]

I don’t know the man, but Mr. Campellone seems to have just the right mix of the artist and the engineer in him for this work!

[vinnyv1k]

Binding work

[DawgBone]

Binding work

His binding and inlay work is absolutely outstanding. The Cameo headstock is a pure work of art. I'm really surprised he even lets us into his world to see the build process going so far as to take time to thoroughly answer questions from lowly forum members, another unique aspect of Mike's personality and craft. Generous with his time! Batch is looking great as always. Blessings Mr. Campellone and you too Vinny!!!!

[Artichoke]

Binding work

It looks as though the Cameo extended heel cap is the default option now .

- AC

[vinnyv1k]

Binding cleanup and the old L-7 top.

[Max405]

I don’t know the man, but Mr. Campellone seems to have just the right mix of the artist and the engineer in him for this work!

That is a perfect description of Mark.
And he thinks some of it is luck.. That’s how good he is.
JD

[2bornot2bop]

That is a perfect description of Mark.
And he thinks some of it is luck.. That’s how good he is.
JD

I know, but I can’t believe how quick and efficient he is! He knocks out 6 archtop’s in no time!

[vinnyv1k]

Bodies complete except for the dovetail. Now neck time

[2bornot2bop]

2 non cutaway’s!

[vinnyv1k]

Inlay work completed

[andrew]

Inlay work completed

Now this is the photo I've been waiting for! An astute observer should be able to infer the direction that my guitar is headed.

[vinnyv1k]

Neck progress and the body is a Hammertone project.

[cmajor9]

Klira Tone King?

[2bornot2bop]

17 1/2” wide body by Gustav Glassl.

I thought it was wider than a 17” and yet not quite an 18.”

[Hammertone]

Klira Tone King?

No, those have a different look. This is a Glassl built as a Glassl, although he did a handful of these for Hopf as well. I'll start a separate thread about this guitar.

Here:
Gustav Glassl rehabilitation

[vinnyv1k]

More of the Hammertone project.

[andrew]

Wow. Lots of unusual (for Mark) inlays in this batch!

[vinnyv1k]

Wow. Lots of unusual (for Mark) inlays in this batch!

And a Cupid’s bow

[bluejaybill]

Wait- what's this about a cupid's bow?

I thought I was the only one with a cupid's bow on a guitar!

Martin 00028 that I've owned for nearly 50 years.

[MCampellone]

Wow. Lots of unusual (for Mark) inlays in this batch!

Yes, my version of "diversity compliance" - lol

[vinnyv1k]

Fingerboards and peghead veneers glued to neck -