The next Campellone batch begins

[vinnyv1k]

That nice piece of quilt is for Mauibob’s Cameo

[vinnyv1k]

Nothing prettier then a quilt back.

[jeremiahzellers]

Is there information anywhere on how the ordering process works? And the wait time? I read 4 years on here, but not sure if that’s accurate.

[vinnyv1k]

Is there information anywhere on how the ordering process works? And the wait time? I read 4 years on here, but not sure if that’s accurate.

Call Mark Campellone. He requires a $500 deposit once he starts building your guitar.

[Rob MacKillop]

How come you get all the photos, Vinny?

[vinnyv1k]

How come you get all the photos, Vinny?

Me and Mark are buds

[Rob MacKillop]

Then you are both lucky!

[jim777]

Vinny got pics of my guitar before I got them! I was often waiting for Vinny to get me my updates! lol Thank God for Vinny!

[jim777]

Nothing prettier then a quilt back.

That's just crazy, that's off the hook...

[MCampellone]

Is there information anywhere on how the ordering process works? And the wait time? I read 4 years on here, but not sure if that’s accurate.

I'm afraid that's so - my current wait list represents about 4 years worth of work - possibly a little less as some guys may drop off the list. I'm not officially logging new orders till I can get my backlog reduced, but I do have a "B" wait list (as one fellow cleverly put it, a "wait list to get on the wait list") on which I save contact info for when I resume taking orders -

[MCampellone]

How come you get all the photos, Vinny?

Ha - I guess Vinny has kinda become my honorary "PR" guy here on the forum : )

[vinnyv1k]

When I ordered my 1st Campellone their was a 4 month wait. Now 4 years. I know Mark wanted to slow down a bit and do batches of 5 instead of 6. Guess that isn’t happening. No rest for the weary. LOL

[QAman]

I'm afraid that's so - my current wait list represents about 4 years worth of work - possibly a little less as some guys may drop off the list. I'm not officially logging new orders till I can get my backlog reduced, but I do have a "B" wait list (as one fellow cleverly put it, a "wait list to get on the wait list") on which I save contact info for when I resume taking orders -

Mark - aren't you glad you joined this wonderful forum. Your guitars are really getting the love and admiration they deserve. Congrats on your continued success.

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[MCampellone]

Mark - aren't you glad you joined this wonderful forum. Your guitars are really getting the love and admiration they deserve. Congrats on your continued success.

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Thanks, Steve - yeah, really glad I joined the forum - I enjoy talking guitars with the other members - very gratifying to see all the positive feedback as well, since I have very little 'in person' contact with other guitar buffs (or anyone, period, for that matter - lol) - and yes, it has certainly stimulated business (what's that saying?...."be careful what you wish for?").....; )

[Rograt]

Vinny is definitely the best guy to distribute the photos but if your’e fortunate enough to have Mark build an instrument for you you will enjoy as much direct communication as you need and occasionally some pics which may not be deemed of importance to the forum but of huge importance to you!

[pilotony]

It's Thursday morning--another hot muggy day made 100% bearable after an hour or so of playing my Campellone.

I received the guitar just in time--before the COVID lockdown. I'm 75 years old and have been playing the guitar since 1960. In 1963 I got my first "good" guitar, a Kalamazoo built Epiphone Casino (same as the Gibson 330), since then, I've owned a lot of guitars. I'm down to 7:

Epiphone Casino, (ES-230TD);
Gibson ES-345TDC SV;
Gibson L5;
Gibson ES-175D;
Gretsch Chet Atkins;
Gretsch Tennessee Rose, and;

Campellone Archtop.

The two instruments that I play the most are the Campellone and the 175. Why?, because both are comfortable to play and produce the "chord melody" sound I'm looking for. My "public playing" these days comprises the pit band of a theater group and the occasional neighborhood coffee shop.

One more thing. I've taken to leaving a note in the case compartment of each guitar with info on the instrument's history and estimated value. Hopefully, they won't be sold at a "garage sale" for a few bucks.

Tony D.

[Rograt]

How strange. I started with my 175 this morning and but then treated myself to the Campellone!

[Rograt]

Vinny, “Bluesome Twosome” is wondering what finish it’s brother/sister Cameo is going to get?

[Paulie2]

Nothing prettier then a quilt back.

I am more so a flame guy but this is so spectacular it may have changed my mind

[vinnyv1k]

Vinny, “Bluesome Twosome” is wondering what finish it’s brother/sister Cameo is going to get?

I can’t decide. I may tell Mark to make the call. I have several thoughts.

1. Dark Antique natural
2. Ice tea burst
3. Honey burst
4. Light cello brown
5. Cherry sunburst

I am kind of a sunburst guy but do love the look of a very old blonde.

This is the ice tea burst he did for me. Really pretty.

[Max405]

Bro,
Line up all your guitars and picture a color that will stand out amongst them.
If I was was getting a Cameo, I’d have to get it in natural. I think natural is the most distinguished of all colors. It screams top of the line. It will change color in the years ahead and in due time, it will become the nice amber you like. So, it’s like getting a couple of cameos in your lifetime!
Also, natural always looks clean. Very easy to maintain. And get a case with white fur..
I am so happy for you guys. MauiBob - you deserve a real beauty my man. Top of the line guitar for a top of the line dude. You added mojo to the GJS and I will appreciate that for the rest of my days.
Joe D

[Rograt]

Joe
You would get a shock if you saw “BT” in it’s case!
But I thought it was ideal.

[Rograt]

Well here it is. The case does distort the colour of the guitar somewhat but then always a joy to take it out!

[Rograt]

So now I’m confused and even more excited. Are we getting two Cameos in this batch?

[vinnyv1k]

So now I’m confused and even more excited. Are we getting two Cameos in this batch?

MauiBob this batch and me the next batch.