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Originally Posted by Rograt
What a gorgeous finish on that beautiful Cameo. I can’t wait to see pics with the hardware installed.
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01-22-2023 12:37 PM
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I think we are safe AC regarding the distressing of MC's instruments.
I wouldn't be surprised however if Vinny comes up with his own relic comment .
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Relic'ing. Forget that.
I prefer to relic my instruments through regular gigs, rehearsals, and practice. Nothing beats a guitar with real play wear with many years of gig stories behind it.
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Originally Posted by DawgBone
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The result is definitely magic!
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Trouble is now that the world has seen that neck joint. Everyone wanting a Cameo is going to want the same.
If Gibson can do it Campellone can do it better.
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To be fair the conventional cap was also brilliantly done and looked the same from the side - but now that MC has the template made …..
Last edited by Rograt; 02-09-2023 at 02:56 PM.
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Originally Posted by vinnyv1k
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New batch with some nice colors.
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The one on the right.......Gold hardware and a seth lover, some Grover Imperials maybe, some flat LaBellas, a JBL loaded Twin Reverb, a taste of some Wild Turkey and a long uninterrupted evening alone. There is something about a set neck, rising up off the arched body as though it were a cello, giving a runway for your notes to fly from. Maybe some day if I sell my place and downsize I'll have the dough to talk someone out of their, er, my Campellone hanging there. Hey at least I can dream.
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Originally Posted by vinnyv1k
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Originally Posted by 2bornot2bop
Just like you, I am a sunburst guy. But when you are looking at the wood used in that Cameo, you really dont need color. The depth and dynamics in the wood is enough in itself. I could stare at it for days.
Mark you do beautiful work. And you deserve all the accolades you get here.
Joe D
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Originally Posted by Max405
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‘09! That’s interesting to know Mark.
For you Sunburst guys, initially I had chosen the Chestnut Sunburst finish. Although when I changed my mind I remained 100% behind it I still believe that a Cameo in Chestnut would be absolutely gorgeous and really hope to see one.
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So, that’s the new standard neck joint treatment on the Cameo now, right?
(grinning & ducking)
Greg
Seriously, you might think about it! It’s drop dead gorgeous!…and you have that new jig!
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Originally Posted by Gregc57
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Originally Posted by MCampellone
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Originally Posted by vinnyv1k
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Spray work completed and another PERFECT headstock repair on a blonde Super 400.
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Bling Ready for hardware.
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That color really “works” with all that abalone.
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… and we’re not even done yet
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Truth of the matter be known my guess is Mark C could make possible more money just doing repairs. The repairs done on guitars like he makes require only the most seasoned and usually it is a matter of paying the price without much thought as you don't have many options. His finishes are superior to anything almost and just refinishing archtops would bring I am guessing much more.
When you do a headstock repair like he has done it does not require sourcing nearly as much material, it is much more labor, and you are paying him for his skills and talents. Most builders I know say that if you start repairing then pretty much you give up making your own guitars. He is getting to retirement to.
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Originally Posted by vinnyv1k
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Just .........Wow! The colors on the new guitars, and the invisible headstock repair. Can we clone this guy? Please?
This just makes me want to go home and play my MC!
Grant Green, What is This Thing
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