Jim Campilongo Guitar Tour

[@giulioluzzardi7632]

How could anyone get bored watching these videos? I must confess that I did'nt know your playing was so "unique" plus the Instruments you use are almost a mirror image of what I use, a Guitar for every situation on standby. I found the best Fender made neck on a new Esquire Guitar from 2020, thick U shape it says and it weighs 6.3 lbs and rings like a steam train bell! Thanks for the vid. Love that Gibson ES sunburst!!

[@jimcampilongo6469]

Glad you enjoyed the video! - Jim

[@eddaymusic]

Our guitar journeys can take such beautiful twists and turns. Thanks for sharing some of yours with us!

[@jimcampilongo6469]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

[@MrDaigoRiki]

Hello, sir, I like your guitar playing, it’s the coolest thing being a great musician and living in nyc. Your vintage tele sounds like Gold.

[@xy9394]

Thanks for a great video….YES…amps!

[@calsurflance5598]

A modest collection is the best. You know each guitar intimately and are happy with what you have! Hope to see you play someday when the plague is gone. We share the same birthday but you’re a year ahead of me. Love your videos!

[@jimcampilongo6469]

Happy belated birthday! I suppose it's modest compared to some but I have everything I need and then some. Have a great day! -Jim

[@jonathanmtroll]

Whoa! Must have seen you play close to 50 times from the late 90s to the late aughts...always with a Tele. So cool to see your love for these other guitars.

[@jimcampilongo6469]

Thank you Jonathan

[@schmotown]

Loved that, Jim, especially the 225. I was exceedingly fortunate that a friend gifted me his old guitars back in the eighties, including a ‘57 Tele and a ‘59 225. I play one or both both nearly every day. The 225 still has the original wraparound steel bridge and I’ve often thought of have it replaced with one that can be intonated but it just looks so cool as it is.

[@jimcampilongo6469]

225's are hard not to love...

[@sb8768]

Hey Jim - thank you so much you have made my life so much better by knowing you through your music and videos!

[@jimcampilongo6469]

Thank you sb - I appreciate your gracious comment- have a great day - Jim

[@usedtwins]

still remember the gig at the living room 2008 we were knocked out by your guitar playing really love your music Jim !!!

[@jimcampilongo6469]

Thanks for your comment- and have a great day - Jim

[@usedtwins]

@@jimcampilongo6469 we are from Heidelberg Germany, but if we are in New York again, we will definitely come to one of your gigs ...

[@AnthonyTonerMusic]

Love it, Jim... thank you. I could watch a lot more of this, actually.

[@jimcampilongo6469]

Thank you - If I would have known so many folks would have watched this I would've given it more thought!

[@AnthonyTonerMusic]

@@jimcampilongo6469 Part 2...!!

[@banjomandan7199]

Enjoyed it immensely! Thank you Jim! I never tire of watching you and learning.

[@jimcampilongo6469]

Thank you Dan - we are learning together!

[@CountryHitsUSA]

Great Video! Thanks for sharing it!

[@two-tone6934]

That was awesome Thank you Jim

[@sidneybareham417]

DESERT SAND ! One of the most iconic Fender colours from the '50s and '60s. It was obviously from an American car of the year of the guitar.

[@bestfouronsix]

Great collection!

[@musicforyou2010]

Hey Jim, thank you for the "tour". I love the duo sonic - it has a unique natural sound...

[@jimcampilongo6469]

Duo Sonics have a compelling beauty

[@tidepoolbay]

Jim!! Thank You!

[@mattrwilkins]

Thanks for this Jim, such a treat!

[@jimcampilongo6469]

Appreciate it -thank you

[@jackiewilburn3063]

I love that Bigsby clone! I got the chance to play Merle Travis' old D28 with the Bigsby neck once when I was a kid. Ever since I've been jonesing for a Bigsby style solid body! I'm so glad to see a player as good as you has such a wonder taste in guitars!

[@jimcampilongo6469]

Thank you Jackie and playing that Bigsby must have been a thrill. Have a great day - Jim

[@brianbeavers9660]

Absolutely Loved it, thank-you!!!

[@UncleDansVintageVinyl]

So fun! I really liked the sound of the 225--but they all sound great!

[@sujja150]

Yes ,I enjoy this so much.^^

[@slipbeat]

Just like Both shows of Jim's that I've seen in the past couple years, this could easily be twice as long.

[@jimcampilongo6469]

thank you TAR!

[@miguelescalera626]

i enjoy watching these type of videos as i am having dinner or lunch. some like to watch cooking shows, i like to watch musicians talk about their different spices that add the flavor to this thing we call music. very cool collection, thank you for sharing. long time fan, just subscribed, hope you post more soon.

[@jimcampilongo6469]

Sorry for the late reply but thank you for your lovely comment! - Jim

[@miguelescalera626]

@@jimcampilongo6469 your welcome

[@ybblue2732]

14:00 does anyone know what he’s playing here? Such beautiful movements

[@etienne844]

This is Blue Finger, composed by Jerry Reed

[@jimcampilongo6469]

Yes, Blue Finger. And there are a few versions better then mine on youtube

[@fleadoggreen9062]

I don’t think I could even lean that guitar against an amp, I’d lay it in its case or just sit with it in my lap, great video sir

[@jimcampilongo6469]

I find leaning a guitar against the amp is stable compared to a guitar stand that seem unstable.

[@sheercerebralpower]

I dig your playing and style very very much Jim,fellow Tele Player......I think you played on one of my favourite records...Martha Wainwright, Sans Fusils....

[@jimcampilongo6469]

That's really going back - thank you

[@ivan_emege]

I had the same problem with the first and six strings on my 55 Tele using a 0.9 set. This was not only for the narrow fretboard or its rolled edges, the floppy tension on these strings contributed to the pull off if you don’t take care. A set of 9.5-44 helps a little, or 10-46 (but this is stiffer on a Tele)

[@ivan_emege]

I like Jim. He owns the guitars, the guitars doesn’t own him, despite being expensive vintages instruments nowadays.

[@northof50now]

That was great Jim. I am ashamed to admit it, it took your interview with Justin Sandercoe [about 10 years ago] to find you. Every time I hear you play, I miss NY. Be well.

[@jimcampilongo6469]

Thank you friend!

[@kervinrodriguez1833]

That 59’ tele and duo sonic are beautiful

[@jimcampilongo6469]

That is the truth!

[@stevehowell231]

Love the Bigsby style guitar.

[@analogblues9606]

Hi Jim! Love your videos! I’ve been using Hagstrom Guitar Stands for 45 years. The stand leans back and supports the guitar more then any other stand I ever used. I hope this helps!🎸

[@jimcampilongo6469]

Thank you and happy holidays!

[@analogblues9606]

@@jimcampilongo6469 Same to you, thanks Jim!

[@analogblues9606]

@@jimcampilongo6469 I’m sorry Jim, it’s Hamilton Guitar stands not Hagstrom!

[@jamescarter4175]

I really like your 59 telecaster. Can I have it?

[@hearpalhere]

I enjoyed seeing the guitars and hearing the stories, thanks for sharing Jim! You got some nice ones there for sure.

[@jimcampilongo6469]

Really appreciate your comments and I’m glad you enjoyed the little video-All the best Jim

[@hearpalhere]

@@jimcampilongo6469 Thanks so much for replying. I've been on a binge watching run of your videos & interviews. I just finished your clinic at Berklee from earlier this year. It was really excellent. I really enjoyed your stories and attitude toward music. Thank you for sharing so much with everyone.

[@briannacery9939]

I can't believe that Duo Sonic goes for that price. My mom purchased a Duo Sonic (sunburst) with a brown tolex Fender with a 12 inch speaker, tremolo, no reverb for two hundred dollars in 1964. My so-called "friends " asked to "borrow " them and never returned them.

[@lilakmonoke982]

Hi Jim. I'm the dude that invited you 1,5 years ago to play on FUERTEVENTURA for my wedding. That will happen next year. I'll contact you about it again. Great guitars! I'm might add, get a FLAMENCO BLANCO GUITAR. like a nylon acoustic guitar but much more in your face. Raise the action a little and you can play anything on it. I migh look for a Duo now and please tell us more about the es-225. Thanks and KEEP GOING. Dreipolar akailak Monoke aka Florian from Berlin.

[@BrandOdyssey]

2200 is the most he has ever paid for a guitar. Incredible considering how good he is. He’s a player not a collector.

[@jensschettler1732]

This strat sounds great. I like to listen it through a princeton on ten.

[@jimcampilongo6469]

Thank you- That Strat is a good one...

[@jensschettler1732]

@@jimcampilongo6469 do you think you can play this beauty for your fans loud and make a Video? That will make me so happy... Btw. Love your music and playing. So much creativity here and you inspire me so much every day. Do you can imagine to work wirh steve vai?

[@jimcampilongo6469]

@@jensschettler1732 Steve is more a shredder then what I am used to collaborating with, but I think he's great... thank you and take care

[@jensschettler1732]

@@jimcampilongo6469 maybe u can teach hin a little bit musical feeling.... 😉

[@12SONIDOS]

I was wondering…Why don’t you try a Jaguar or jazzmaster?.Love your guitar tour.🙂.Thank youu!

[@felixrodriguez3527]

I spot a Les Paul 1952-1955 GA-40 amp in the back 🦅

[@jimcampilongo6469]

Yes, a great sounding amp- especially when one plugs into "microphone"

[@colinricgmailcom]

Have you tried a Stetsbar on a Tele?

[@jimcampilongo6469]

No

[@moreorlesslikeso]

Was that a Jimmy Bryant tune you played on that other blonde Tele with the flatwounds? Sounded sort of familiar, but I can't place it right away...

[@jimcampilongo6469]

Bryant's Bounce

[@moreorlesslikeso]

@@jimcampilongo6469 Hi Jim, thanks a lot for answering - even after all this time! Being mainly a Blues and Rock player - albeit with an strong interest in Jazz - I remember being blown away completely when I discovered the music of Jimmy Bryant (and Speedy West) all those years ago. That being said I remember as well how thrilled I was when I first came acoss your music maybe 20 (time flies!) years ago - though I've been enjoying all of your recordings ever since "Table For One" and "Live at the Du Nord" are possibly still my favorites! Last but not least: thank you for pointing me to that Jimmie Rivers album "Brisbane Bop“ - I'd possibly never had come across it if it weren't for you.

[@anotherheadlessdemo]

'62 Strat or a Roland Guitar Synth? Who got the best deal? LOL

[@hearpalhere]

Haha, I was thinking the same thing... he definitely came out on the better end of that bargain :-)

[@garysmith2983]

I have a Roland guitar synth in a draw upstairs if anyone wants a swap. Preferably a 60 LP please.

[@jimcampilongo6469]

One of the advantages of being "old", I think ...

[@kurikokaleidoscope]

You are wonderful ❤️ kurikokaleidoscope has subscribed to your channel ❤️💕

[@jimcampilongo6469]

YOU are wonderful! Thank you

[@kurikokaleidoscope]

@@jimcampilongo6469 no no. YOU are wonderful ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jhowellkc]

This is great! It's a good example of the personality of the player coming through regardless of the instrument. Almost shocking how similar the '59 and the Strat sound in your hands! Also...what's the Gibson amp back there? 😁

[@jhowellkc]

Amps...YES!

[@jimcampilongo6469]

Thanks for your post J and the long story and photos of the amp are here... www.jimcampilongo.com/gear.html

[@drunkaviator81]

Hey Jim, have you ever played a jazzmaster? I always thought one would work very well with your tone and style of playing.

[@jimcampilongo6469]

Yes. I can't recall why, maybe the fingerboard felt too "flat"? but they didn't feel "homey" - Jim

[@looking4crossroads135]

Hi, Jim. I've been following you for quite a while. Love your sound. Your '58 225 has a different bridge than I've seen. Mine is just the tailpiece. Did you add that?

[@jimcampilongo6469]

Thank you! I have replaced what is in the video with the correct tailpiece and my bridge was backwards and reversed from what is in the video. I discuss this discovery here kzbin.info/www/bejne/oouyhKGhasZsers&ab_channel=Truetone&fbclid=IwAR05I4HOezgt6zgvmWHbMiytOxt9bC4p3CF8VrVWOMKMW0DYRMwbDNBrKRc

[@looking4crossroads135]

@@jimcampilongo6469 Neat story. Really down to earth! Thanks for sharing it.

[@Tarsan97]

Hello from Norway Jim. I dont know your work, but I have to look in to it now that I heard you give of some tones....You said your worn out your tele neck, sure it is not only the frets ? I have one thing I wonder about. Youi have a top loader, so have I. I find the string true body teles to give of a bit more highs especially from the bridge mic....Do you have any opinion on that ? If you prefer one over the other it would be interesting to know why

[@arthurfranca5516]

jim is a cool cat

[@DanNic88]

Jim I would listen to you talk a lot more, it wasn't boring at all, very nice playing too, melodic, tasteful.

[@cletussea-ray944]

Great video Jim! Just out of curiosity, how much does your 59 tele weight?

[@jimcampilongo6469]

6lbs or so

[@cletussea-ray944]

Awesome Thank you

[@eljefeguapobarbon]

Is that Jesus Willie Nelson on the wall? 😁

[@paulbcote]

I was debating whether to ask the same question. I'm happier that you beat me to it. I'll bet that it is neither Willie nor Jesus nor Che Guevara, but who?

[@eljefeguapobarbon]

Paul Cote 🤣

[@jimcampilongo6469]

That's a Fillmore Willie Nelson poster. The artwork is incredible if seen closely ... I subbed for Adam Levy one of those nights. www.ebay.com/itm/153439565863?chn=ps&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3A1Es1S3qzRR8iQlNJoTPt13w70&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=153439565863&targetid=1587268787897&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9031904&poi=9061262&campaignid=19894961968&mkgroupid=148855406073&rlsatarget=aud-1412318123216:pla-1587268787897&abcId=9307911&merchantid=6301554&gclid=Cj0KCQiA67CrBhC1ARIsACKAa8Tgi6NuKKxeB-3-m6ZoqTRIT0HeaszJ52IEjYOdLxMBa1-NAMHPHMEaAlpuEALw_wcB

[@celticgodsoriginal]

I have the same reaction in music stores. Prices scare me.

[@celticgodsoriginal]

In Crandall's they handed me a 1936 Gibson L-0 nicely beat up, played great, looked at the tag and almost passed out.

[@arnyarny77]

i hate guitar stands

[@jimcampilongo6469]

not a big fan either