New Campellone builds

**Max405** · 06-04-2023, 09:58 PM

Originally Posted by jim777

My apologies Hammer if this came off as rude, I didn't think it was rude at the time but looking back on it I think it may have come off that way. It was honestly never my intention. What I should have said was I asked for Amberburst on my guitar because I absolutely loved the orange on Mark's 20th Anniversary model, this is where it is today, and I am thrilled with it. Beyond thrilled, actually.

You weren’t rude at all.
You are one of the nicest people we got here. To me, you answered appropriately.
I hope I hear your excitement all the way to my house when you open that case.
JD

**Max405** · 06-04-2023, 10:00 PM

Originally Posted by vinnyv1k

Mark’s amber burst is very similar to Gibson’s viceroy brown on the Tal Farlow IMO

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Boing!

**MCampellone** · 06-05-2023, 09:18 AM

Originally Posted by ccroft

Of course, they do only that everyday and all day. And they don't have to be aware of the amount of work you've put into it by the time you get to finishing!

I'd like to thank you for participating here. I'm a woodworking guitar player and I really enjoy your input, photos of your shop, your jigs, and of course the pics of your instruments. How I'd love to own one some day.

(I find jigs to be a window into the mind of the builder. be careful what you post :-)

Nice of you to mention how much you appreciate my input, ccroft - I thank you for the kind words. Yeah, I've often thought that if I did bursts every day, I could approach the work as casually as the Gibson painters seem to (instead of feeling like I'm about to perform open heart surgery - lol). Of course, a mistake isn't the end of the world - but it does mean removing the finish and starting from scratch - a very time consuming setback, and something I dread like the plague - I like everything to go like clockwork....but I guess my jigs have already told you that : )

**jim777** · 06-05-2023, 10:47 AM

Originally Posted by Max405

You weren’t rude at all.
You are one of the nicest people we got here. To me, you answered appropriately.
I hope I hear your excitement all the way to my house when you open that case.
JD

Thanks Joe, it's that old issue of tone of voice you don't get on the Internet, and Hammer was right, it's more orange/red than you might normally see. So better, IMHO, to apologize rather than not

I could have simply said it was exactly as I requested and I should have. In a place as great as this place is, I'd rather not have anyone think ill of me for a 2 word post!

**Max405** · 06-08-2023, 06:21 AM

Originally Posted by jim777

Thanks Joe, it's that old issue of tone of voice you don't get on the Internet, and Hammer was right, it's more orange/red than you might normally see. So better, IMHO, to apologize rather than not

I could have simply said it was exactly as I requested and I should have. In a place as great as this place is, I'd rather not have anyone think ill of me for a 2 word post!

That’s because YOU are a gentleman.
I’m pumped for you man. You got a world class guitar coming your way. Enjoy it.
JD

**jim777** · 06-08-2023, 09:08 AM

You're too kind, and there will be pics!

**vinnyv1k** · 06-10-2023, 03:20 PM

Birthday suits. Colorful batch.

**jim777** · 06-12-2023, 10:42 AM

Can't wait to see their backsides

**DawgBone** · 06-12-2023, 11:37 AM

Originally Posted by vinnyv1k

Birthday suits. Colorful batch.

With a cherry on top! Makes for my easy favorite.

**tomassplatch** · 06-12-2023, 03:05 PM

This thread should be banned as NSFW, haha. Such beauties, please keep posting

**jazzshrink** · 06-12-2023, 05:29 PM

Originally Posted by tomassplatch

This thread should be banned as NSFW, haha. Such beauties, please keep posting

I agree. Guitar porn. I mean "archtop erotica". At least that's how it makes me feel (and it feels gooood).

**rlrhett** · 06-12-2023, 06:07 PM

Is the red one full or semi hollow? I have to say it ticks a lot of boxes for me. I prefer the Venetian cutaway, but daaaamn that’s nice. I’m assuming 1.75” rims?

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**Gilpy** · 06-12-2023, 07:24 PM

Originally Posted by rlrhett

Is the red one full or semi hollow? I have to say it ticks a lot of boxes for me. I prefer the Venetian cutaway, but daaaamn that’s nice. I’m assuming 1.75” rims?

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It’s a 15” fully hollow archtop. Laminated back and sides, solid carved spruce top. 2.25” deep.

**jim777** · 06-15-2023, 06:22 PM

I check this thread for new pics at least four times a day

**vinnyv1k** · 06-16-2023, 10:36 AM

Originally Posted by jim777

I check this thread for new pics at least four times a day

coming soon - Mark’s train is always running on time.

**Rograt** · 06-16-2023, 11:52 AM

At least on time! This looks more like a Super Bullet Train

**Rograt** · 06-16-2023, 11:53 AM

I’m also checking regularly, and as envious as anyone of these beauties.

**vinnyv1k** · 06-16-2023, 07:30 PM

Tailpieces and bridges

**ccroft** · 06-16-2023, 07:50 PM

I've always loved those standards. Best tail in the business!

**MCampellone** · 06-17-2023, 11:56 AM

Leveling and crowning frets on the amberburst Special -
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**DawgBone** · 06-17-2023, 12:40 PM

So are you fabricating the metal sections of those tailpieces and plating them yourself or do you farm some of that out and just keep your focus on the wood, inlay, and fret work? Regardless, looking damn good!