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We’re blessed we live in a great time and were conversing with one of the future Masters Who will probably go down in history as as good as D’aquisto or D’Angelico
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06-13-2021 10:00 AM
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Thankfully a present master still building masterpieces.
Originally Posted by Crm114
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Not to mention a Great Guy too!! Originally Posted by Crm114
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The completed batch. As usual right on time. Stay tuned…….
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Back sides…
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Vinny.
We never tire of seeing the pics pf the finished articles
of Mark's masterpieces ,and thank you for posting them
for us to admire, and drool over
Silverfoxx
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DM, first step in a good fret job is making sure the neck is as straight as possible to begin with - I glue fingerboards to necks using a very stiff 3/4" multi-ply clamping caul board, so everything stays nice and straight as the glue sets. From there, the fret leveling and dressing process is pretty standard (in most cases, the neck is straight with no tension on the road, but if necessary I can tweak the rod to get the neck straight prior to fret leveling) - frets are leveled with an 8" flat file - then recrowned - then hit lightly using a 10" straight sanding board with 220 grit - each fret is then hand sanded (across its length) with 400 grit to remove scratches, followed finally with 3M Scotch-brite abrasive pads in medium and fine grit - Originally Posted by deacon Mark
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I can speak with 49 years of experience. Best fret jobs I’ve ever played. No plek job will come even close.
Matt Cushman is awesome too.
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Just WOW
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Mr. Campellone: Your guitars are elegance exemplified. Thank you for practicing your Art!
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Mark emailed me and told me that I should have my Standard in Cherry Sunburst by the end of next week. This is my first Campellone and I am really looking forward to playing it.
Dealing with Mark is a pleasure. During the year or so I waited, he kept me informed and forwarded photos as the work progressed--a true professional.
Tony D.
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Yes, my blonde Special should be on it's way soon as well! Mark was a pleasure to work with, did a great job of keeping me in the loop, and helped me through some tough decisions about specs (as I waffled back and forth!). And I think we arrived at a good place- can't wait to receive it! Originally Posted by pilotony
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Real glad for you guys awaiting delivery !!!
Big
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I have my third Campy on order, another "Cameo." I received my "Cameo" some time ago. It is featured near the end of Mark's gallery. Mark and I discovered the unique finish.
I am sure you will be as pleased as I have been since 2007 when I received the "Special." Ray Chesna recommended I consider a Campellone. I took his suggestion and called Mark.
Mark and I discussed it this evening. It will be worth the wait!
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It was great doing business with you Don we’ll catch up on the phone again real soon
Big
Originally Posted by Don6200
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I look forward to talking with you!
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I have been playing the "Cameo" featured on the last page of Mark's gallery. After a year its voicing is opening up. I just purchased a Carr "Rambler." WOW!!! I was surprised at how well the guitar responded to Stringjoy nickel steel .012 - .052. Both acoustically and on the "Rambler."
I asked Mark to craft another "Cameo" for me some time ago. Same specs, "surprise" wood with a natural finish. Can't wait!
I will travel to RI to pick it up. Mark is a special friend and I look forward to spending a bit of time with him.
BTW. His shop is spotless!
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I think Mark is a special friend to everyone that has one of his guitars.
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I am happy with my herd of guitars. The pie"ce de
re'sistance is, of course, the Campellone Deluxe, a
joy to behold, with a remarkably satisfying tone that
exceeded my expectations. A genuine masterpiece
of today.
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For those who don't want to wait 2 years for a new Campellone, the 17" Thinline Standard with upgraded wood pictured in this thread is available from Acoustic Music. (at least it looks identical when comparing pictures).The guitar is on Reverb for $5450 with free shipping, but probably a little less if you deal with the shop directly.
I got my 16" Campellone Thinline from them and they were great to deal with. Wonderful guitar.
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Great shop. I spent a morning there a few months ago, and walked out with a new Collings flat-top acoustic. Nice folks. Originally Posted by Gilpy
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Correct - it is the same guitar - #563 Originally Posted by Gilpy
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A professional introduced me to a Campellone Special. I spoke with Mark and expressed the guitar of my dreams, he immediately selected and put aside the wood while I waited "My Turn." It was a marvelous instrument and I sold it to a collector in Chicago. It returned to the market recently.
I own the 4th Cameo he crafted. He "invented" the Cognac finish. The guitar is on page 6 of his gallery.
Its voice is phenominal as it ages and loosens up.
It is a dream to play. A great rythmn and lead jazz instrument. Coupling it with a high end tube amp like my Carr creates an auditory experience. (There are many superb tube amps. A pro suggested the Carr many years ago.)
Don6200
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Don: Originally Posted by Don6200
I am the current owner of your Special. It passed through a few other members of this forum before finding its way to me about a year ago. I play it every day and I absolutely love it.
Keith
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Keith,
I am delighted this wonderful instrument found an excellent home.
Mark and I collaborated on the Cameo I now own. It is the 4th he created. It is on page six of his gallery.
Mark created the Cognac finish when I changed my mind when he sent me an intermediate photo of the sunburst finished. I loved it and he went from there.
Don Mills
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