Purple Campellone from Ted Krause collection

**Papawooly** · 04-09-2018, 02:42 PM

Well, I let you guys have a more than one chance to pick up this monster...

In truth, I was Gassing for it on day 1

Got a great deal from QAman, and we had an informative phone call, and the next thing you know...

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Purple Campellone from Ted Krause collection-purple_campy_cello-jpg

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You will notice the lack of purple in the photo's. The purple will show
in direct sunlight, but normal playing conditions will appear as dark cherry
almost black.

Mark Campellone makes great guitars, This one has the look of a high-quality Gibson
Beautiful headstock, great recurve, one-of-a-kind tailpiece a custom guitar all the way.

This guitar is museum quality, has a big-booming voice, and can be played
very softly or you can pound on it and it retains a sweetness that I really enjoy.
Very reverby sustain (I strung it with John Pearse 13-56 80/20 Bronze).

Every inch of this guitar ooozes quality, it even gives my Trennier Excel a run for the money.

I am very honored to have the privilege to be owned by this amazing guitar.

I will post some clips from my new Zoom Q2n, as soon as I learn how to play ...

... and lose ~50lbs!!

(see thread: How do you know when you know a tune for more details...)

**Stringswinger** · 04-09-2018, 02:50 PM

Congrats on your new role as caretaker of that beauty!

**citizenk74** · 04-09-2018, 03:29 PM

"To be owned by..." Ain't that the truth! And I wouldn't want it any other way. Congratulations on a truly regal instrument, and play it in

good health!

**QAman** · 04-09-2018, 03:45 PM

Papawooly,
I’m glad you are enjoying the guitar - and really appreciating the quality of that particular instrument . It’s in good hands - and thank you for such a smooth transaction.

**BigMikeinNJ** · 04-09-2018, 04:39 PM

It's truly a beauty. The Campellone's are all very special instruments... WOW !!!
Jealous !!

Big

**Gustavo Eiriz** · 04-10-2018, 01:50 AM

Wow... So beautiful. Congratulations

**helios** · 04-10-2018, 02:16 AM

A true work of art, and celebration of mid-80's Prince!

**Hyppolyte Bergamotte** · 04-10-2018, 05:04 AM

Congratulations papawooly

If you don't send us A post with you playing this beauty in the next few days,I'll send you by plane a band of mafiosos with the aim of stealing you the thing !

cheers !
HB

**JazzNote** · 04-10-2018, 05:26 AM

Congratulations to acquiring such a gorgeous beauty!
(No surprise here that you get only THE BEST from QAman)

**Jabberwocky** · 04-10-2018, 08:21 AM

Confucius sayeth: Find Treasure! Enjoy in good health.

**Greentone** · 04-10-2018, 08:44 AM

Hang on to that!

**jads57** · 04-10-2018, 11:30 AM

Glad it went to a good home! That was a very good deal on a great guitar!

**vinnyv1k** · 04-10-2018, 12:24 PM

A real winner. Mark is building me one right now. He is a great guy and his guitars are top notch quality at a reasonable price. Another win-win buy/sell happy ending. Congrats to both.

**helios** · 04-10-2018, 03:03 PM

Originally Posted by vinnyv1k

A real winner. Mark is building me one right now. He is a great guy and his guitars are top notch quality at a reasonable price. Another win-win buy/sell happy ending. Congrats to both.

Did you order one with a floating or built-in pickup? Most I've seen from Mark for sale used are floaters. When is the approximate date of completion?

**Papawooly** · 04-11-2018, 09:25 PM

Originally Posted by Hyppolyte Bergamotte

Congratulations papawooly

If you don't send us A post with you playing this beauty in the next few days,I'll send you by plane a band of mafiosos with the aim of stealing you the thing !

cheers !
HB

You asked for it.... Red light Fever still evident, but heres my 1st video...

Mingus: Duke Ellington's Sound of Love... on the Purple Campellone!!

Please call off El Guapo and the Boys!! Ahora!

**Greentone** · 04-11-2018, 09:45 PM

Papawolly,

That's a very nice sounding archtop.

**citizenk74** · 04-11-2018, 11:26 PM

Balance, clarity, richness, and sustain - this is a fine instrument. Enjoy!

**QAman** · 04-12-2018, 07:05 AM

Papawooly,
You are a perfect fit with the guitar and it sounds wonderful ! Real rich tone with a good whiff of DA in the midrange. I had 12’s on the guitar - but the 13’s really bring out its best attributes.

Do enjoy - that’s a one off Campellone - no other like it !

**Brian B** · 04-12-2018, 07:26 AM

That’s a sexy guitar there. Absolutely gorgeous.

Purple Campellone from Ted Krause collection

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**vinnyv1k** · 04-12-2018, 12:19 PM

Originally Posted by helios

Did you order one with a floating or built-in pickup? Most I've seen from Mark for sale used are floaters. When is the approximate date of completion?

Built in humbucker like a Wesmo. Mid summer.

**Woody Sound** · 04-24-2018, 08:57 AM

Now you need this for your matching semi:

Custom Shop SH550 Semi-Hollow Carved Top Guitar Serial Number 137716 | KieselGuitars.com

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Purple Campellone from Ted Krause collection-carvin-purple-jpg

**skykomishone** · 04-24-2018, 10:28 AM

Papawooly,

That's nice! I think the Campellone is about as good as it gets, and yours is a real beauty. Sounds fantastic. Congratulations, and enjoy making the music with it. Very cool.