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Congrats Don ! I talked to Mark today and told me about the up and coming Cameo.
How exciting. Can’t wait to see it and drool.
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02-21-2020 11:11 PM
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Speaking of Dagmar, no connection, but these are so over-the-top in every way, and a powerful object lesson in why one should buy a Campellone.
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Originally Posted by vinnyv1k
Wont you prefer a lighter top for acoustic sound? Will a thicker top be responsive enough to justify using a Carved Solid Wood?
After comparing my Light top carved srpuce and maple L-5 specs Mr.Wu guitar and a real Gibson L-5 Wesmo (same pickups but much more thicker top and heavy guitar), both with the same amp in the same room i can say that: the thicker top was way more responsive (amplified) and the sound was far more fat and the dynamic range was greater in the
Same pickup, 0.12 strings, tuneomatic, same everything.
The acoustic sound probably was better in my Mr.Wu guitar. But the amplified sound not.
Good luck with your new build.
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Exactly. I really don’t like a lively bright acoustic tone. I always play amplified. I own no acoustic guitars. Just hollow electrics. I love a darker tone. Thin tops take away some mid woody tone and really affects the bottom end. I like subdued highs, full mids, and thick huge bass. This is a big reason I like the modern L5 with there thick tops.
What I like about my Special is it has all that just way more defined.
Also even with the thick top and humbucker it is extremely loud unplugged even with flat wounds. It is very loud unplugged but not over bright. My L5’s unplugged don’t have a lot of volume.
Somehow Mark figured out how to build the better mousetrap L5 wise.Last edited by vinnyv1k; 02-22-2020 at 01:40 PM.
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Body complete. Top carved just like I wanted....thick.
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Originally Posted by vinnyv1k
BTW I am still just loving the Princeton Reverb Reissue from Sweetwater you recommended. Wow, what a sweet sounding amp.
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To me, there is nothing like the sound of a guitar with the right mix of thick electric tone (picked close to the neck) AND acoustic bliss blended together, entering your ears at the same time.
Big Mike’s Standard had that. And a certain Ribbecke Halfling that I played one time had it too.
To some extent, the Solid Formed had that magical mix too.
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to me acoustic tone is huge factor...even on solidbodies...electronics can be changed out...but a dead acoustic tone can never be overcome...maybe for a very specific playing style...but for a generally great sounding guitar, its acoustic tone is essential...the electronics just magnify or add to that
like guys that stuff their archtops with insulating materials..through the f holes...because the guitar feeds back..well, your playing the wrong guitar for your needs..its not the guitar...its you!!
as i writ in recent post, readjust yourself before readjusting the guitar
ex- many young players were blown away by buddy holly when he first came on the scene...his strats sound..well it was because he was not only being mic'd from the amp (if at all), but also the acoustic resonance of the strat was comin through his vocal mic as well...made for a huge sound!!! far more than just a mic'd amp
if i pick up a strat and it doesnt sound good acoustically, i know i have my work cut out for me!
cheers
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Originally Posted by Don6200
i have a DeLuxe on order also scheduled for a start in June, we will all look forward to seeing the
progress on the Cameo, the " ultimate" Archtop, I will be patient waiting for the Deluxe, Mark is
a very pleasant and helpful man to deal with, little wonder he is popular with our fraternity
Good luck with the Cameo.
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Originally Posted by silverfoxx
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You'll be not Blood Brothers but Wood Brothers.
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Body routed for binding.
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Look at how nice and clear that spruce is. Vinny a happy boy.
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Vinny- the word clean is synonymous with everything going into - and coming out of Marks shop. I doubt you’ll find any raw wood with dirt on it. I’m still waiting to see sawdust ....on something.
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Originally Posted by QAman
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Body is completed
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OH Wow.. That is nice. I cant wait to see it with a finish on it, its gonna look even better.
And I wouldnt be a bit surprised if Mark didn't stay up all night repainting the floor after you pointed out the imperfection that you thought was dust..
JD
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3 inch body depth is so comfortable for me. I get shoulder pain at times with 3-3/8. It amazes me that 3/8 of a inch makes such a difference in comfort. Johnny Smith and Tal Farlow were on to something with the 3 inch body depth.
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It looked super figured before carving, now not so much.
But once that finish is applied, look out, it's gonna ppp-POP!
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Originally Posted by vinnyv1k
The Solid Formed is 3-3/8 at the rims. It took me a little while to zero in on it. 3" depth is really just right. Like a glove.
Vin, I hope this guitar makes you as happy as the Special does. Its beautiful to watch you. Its like you are 11 years old again, getting your 1st bike.
You deserve it bro. I'm happy for you.
Joe D
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Looking great Vinny. I’m sure your pleased with the progress. Marks productivity is just amazing.
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Vinny,
I am jealous (not the jazz solo) that your build is ahead of mine. Love the pix you posted. Keep them coming. I ordered my "Special" in 2003 and picked it up from Mark the middle of 2004 (# 3220407). I has a flamed maple back and matching rims and finished antique blond. It is very similar to the first blond guitar in Mark's web page gallery #1501298.
The specs for the "Cameo" finally gelled well after I ordered it. All the dimensions remain the same as my "Special" but with quilted maple back and rims. I have never been able to get away from the Gibson L-5C dimensions of my first archtop.
Keep in touch, Don Mills
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Originally Posted by vinnyv1kOriginally Posted by Max405
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Nice Hammer.. You probably just gave Mark a nervous breakdown..
But you know, the secret to Marks success is sprinkled throughout that picture. I see jig's, everywhere. And even the jigs are exquisitely crafted. Probably why his product is always so precise and consistant.
JD
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