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Yup. Then hopefully he will tire of it and sell it to me.
Originally Posted by wintermoon
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04-11-2022 09:28 PM
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After 2009 Gibson Crimson stopped stamping the back of the headstock with the serial no. Just in the F hole. IMO much better looking.
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Ha, I never knew that. So in essence, before I joined this forum. Well then, my ignorance is excused! Originally Posted by vinnyv1k
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Vinny...
- What's your thinking on a built in pickup?
- Do you think the abalone side dots will be hard to see in dimmer light?
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I own five Specials
I rely more on the fingerboard inlays
the abalone side markers are a very Lovely touch
Originally Posted by Spook410
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Campellone is no longer taking customer direct orders though he might consider a Cameo. Wait time is now 4 years.
If one of you guys flush with Campellone's want to part with one let me know. Should have ordered one several years ago.
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Originally Posted by Spook410
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I have 3 right now. My Cameo will make 4. I may let 1 of my 3 go when I get my Cameo but all mine have set in humbuckers. Originally Posted by Spook410
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It's not hard to find a used Campellone guitar. Mark built his first archtop in 1988. Since then, he has built 576 archtops. A bit of patience may be required, but, like Gibson archtops built since the early 1990s, they come up on a regular basis, usually in excellent condition, at reasonable and predictable prices.
Last edited by Hammertone; 05-06-2022 at 12:50 PM.
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archtop.com gets them very often. We will keep our eyes peeled for you.
Enablers R Us.
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I know. But.. Originally Posted by Hammertone
Patience... Reasonable... Predictable.. you know we're talking 2022 here, right?
Besides. Who doesn't want a few of those guitars Vinny has stashed away?
My story, and I'm sticking to it, is I'm blaming peer pressure from the forum for excessive GAS.
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“Opinions are like assjoles
Everybody’s got one “
Dirty Harry
Check with Lawrence Wexer
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No, they truly are exceptional guitars. I’d highly recommend a Deluxe, which today you may find one at $5k. I had one and it was an exceptional guitar. I sold it to sample a Benedetto AA. I only parted with it because I had 12 archtop’s at the time. Something had to go and it sold first. But in truth I didn’t want to have to sell it. It was perfect in every way. Originally Posted by Spook410
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Do not buy the blonde standard that is listed on eBay in Japan
if I remember correctly the side panels are ever so slightly stained by the color of the case lining
BigMike
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Cedar Creek guitar cases have ruined countless guitars including a couple of mine. Originally Posted by Crm114
Mark is using TKL cases now (thankfully) except on the Cameo model.
Cedar Creek has supposedly corrected their dye bleeding problem. ???
Just about every Super 400 made in 2014/15 is stained green.
I have seen stained Campellone's too including my Special. Luckily I caught it early and replaced the case with a factory Gibson L5 case.
My S400 was green as a 4 leaf clover.
The green seems to be the worst but have seen CC blue stained guitars also.
I saw a 2016 S400 and it still had a CC case but with white lining so even Gibson was aware of the bad green case bleeding. Some are perfectly fine and some bleed like a stuck pig.
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I’m glad to hear Mark is using TKL cases now. I requested something other than a CC case for my upcoming build. Originally Posted by vinnyv1k
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I must speak up that in no way was I making any ill reflection on Mark’s work
I just wanted to save Spook any aggravation he might’ve otherwise had if he had bought that standard that’s in Japan.
I own five of Mark‘s guitars and I love all five of them and I always take joy in watching Mark do new guitars and speak with us here
BigMike
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TKL Products Corp. makes TKL, Cedar Creek and Harptone brand cases are all the same company! Originally Posted by Mark M.
For what it is worth, I have a variety of guitar cases by BAM, Cedar Creek, Hiscox, Hoffee, TKL and Visesnut. They all have pros and cons. When buying a fine instrument like Mark's I recommend considering a Visesnut Active Series Jumbo case for 16" and 17" archtops.
Visesnutcase : Jumbo guitar case Active series Dark Gray
These cases are adjustable to fit 16" or 17" archtops by adjusting the inner perimeter strap. They are lightweight (9 lb./4.1 kg) and quite protective. I would not classify them as a full flight case like Calton or Hoffee, but they are close. They do not have TSA compliant locks, BUT they make soft zippered padded sleeves with backpack straps that the zipper can be locked with a TSA compliant padlock. The one down side is a small accessory compartment.
They do retail for $880 but I know that builders by them in quantity (e.g. > 10) at 40% discount ($528). That is what they charge for a Cedar Creek case! So they retail for more than a Hiscox or TKL but less than a Calton or Hoffee. Visesnut cases are made in Thailand and can be purchased and imported directly. I actually prefer their Active Series over their higher end offerings. For air non-traveling players, the standard latches are fine.
Given the supply chain/delivery uncertainty, quality history, excess weight and lower protection of TKL Products Corp. cases I personally would never risk a handmade, nitro finished instrument in one of them.
Food for Thought....
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Yikes. A grand for a case?! Does it serve breakfast?
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That Deluxe is a nice deal for someone in Europe. Originally Posted by Hammertone
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My Bam case was worth every penny. I know that my guitar is safe and I can travel without issue. A person I know that travels and gigs with a 1950 Selmer Petite Bouche trusts that guitar in a Bam case. If the instrument has value to you, and you are going all over, a safe case like Bam or Visenut are worth the cost. If your guitars rarely or never leave the house, I can see why spending that kind of money on a case may be a little bit of vanity. I don't begrudge of course! Originally Posted by 2bornot2bop
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When I ordered my 1st Campellone Mark had a 4 month wait list. Now 4 years….WOW !
He is my age and I know I am thinking real hard about retirement as I am turning 68 in 2 months.
I don’t know if all this work is good or bad for Mark. We both have those aches and pains and carving and buffing is murder on your back and shoulders.
Hopefully we can squeeze another decade out of him.
His fit and finish is the best out there unless you have $150K for a Monteleone base model.
I must say I have fallen in love with both his guitars and him as a great guy.
The Campellone build experience is such a joyful ride. I am a fanboy for sure.
I wish I started the ride twenty years ago.
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Ha! I’ve been retired for 12 years! Good on you for continuing to work.
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Mark Campellone is so dedicated to his craft that instead of winding down to less building per batch per year so to ease into retirement a few years from now. He now has a 4 year wait and is back to building a full batch every few months. Seems like a lot of work. It is all our fault for exposing his greatness. Originally Posted by vinnyv1k
I have known about Mark since 2001 and even had one of his early Deluxe's. I kept it as a case queen and eventually sold it. Years later when I got back into traditional & swing jazz comping I went right to what I already knew to be the best builder for the money and called Mark. I now own two standards that are very much alike except for their color.
I am so so grateful to play these archtops. I feel like I am playing guitars made for royalty. I know I own the best and look no further. Mark really is a fair and genuine man of craft. A true artisan devoted to getting top quality archtops into the hands of players..
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