Jim Campilongo talks Fender Telecasters, Princetons, guitar playing tips and more
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- Опубликовано: 15 окт 2024
- Full interview and chord boxes in Guitarist issue 386
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He begins talking about the Princeton amp at the 9:19 mark.
It's all Tele before then.
The guys at Guitarist are doing some of the best guitar related videos on the internet. Keep up the good work!
I'm so happy when I discover a new great guitarist previously unknown to me. In that aspect, Jim is a real treasure.
Blake Mills. you're welcome
PrehistoricBeasts If you like his playing check out his band The Little Willies. It's Norah Jones singing. Good stuff man.
Yeah- me too. Just "discovered" him - bought a few CD's and enjoying it. Have to go see him now. Recent finds are Bill Frisell, Robin Ford and JC.
He did his first video for Fender when they released the 65 Princeton Reverb RO, it is close to my heart because my Brother designed the amp...I got one the first year it was f reissued...ti was the amp I always wanted when I was a kid...at 13 so look for Jim's video when he had Black hair...
Brian Kaplan hey Brian that’s cool.
I’m about to buy two reissue Princeton’s to use in stereo , very much because of their reputation as a great amp and what Jim has done with them !
Killer chops and humble attitude... you're awesome!
Did a 2 1/2 hour interview with him years ago for my old website. Wonderful human being, and he was willing to talk for as long as I wanted to go. There’s an awful lot of music rolling around in Jim’s head! Thanks for posting this.
Is the interview in RUclips?
Love your laid back style Jim. I'm 74 from NYC. Been playing Clubs for 60 years now. I just picked up today, a used Fender 65 princeton re-issue for, $699.00 Love it! Playing my, left hand '62 Candy Apple Red with white bindings 'Tele through it. Wow! it don't get no better than this!
65 prri are the best congrats
Love Campilongo's clean, unpretentious approach to playing and guitar/amp setup. IMO his style really embodies the 'tone is all in the hands' concept. He's way bolder than me, 'cause I have neither the playing skill nor the courage to play electric guitar without pedals or effects. Respect.
Jim does use a Klon clean boost
What a great player and love the simplicity in his approach and rig
The Princeton reverb absolutely rocks . I just bought the new silver face Princeton and it is such a great little amp it breaks up a little earlier than the blackface Princeton but in a very good way I highly recommend it
I saw Jim in a small little club in San Francisco 25 years ago and he just blew my mind. Nice insightful interview and it brought back memories of a gig that was at times ultra-psychedelic.
Very impressive! Jim is great. The tone knob roll and the behind the nut bends are super. This video reinforces my belief that the Telecaster is the best electric guitar ever made. I had a 1954 that was stolen. Heartbreaking.
I'm a big fan of the Fender Telecaster and players of this guitar like the great Roy Buchanan and Danny Gatton; though these guys could make any guitar sound out of this world. But they are best known for their work on the Telecaster. In this video Jim Campilongo is really fun to watch and listen to. I'm a fan of both the Stratocaster and the Telecaster, but it's the Tele and its simplicity that has always called to me. That simplicity can be deceptive, however. Note how Campilongo is able to draw out sounds that are not at all easy to master. No other guitar gives me the same enjoyment as does the Fender Telecaster.
Teachering Danny Gatton, “the telemaster,” “The Humbler,” What a machine he was, sad...
Jim Campilongo is such an underrated guitarist, but he's among the best.
Hillary for Incarceration go to jail bitch! Lol!
He is so unique. That makes him one of the best ever.
Jim seems to be a very humble man and a gifted musician without the attitude that some of the other well known guitarists out there! Love this video! I appreciate the tips and ideas here as well!
I really need a Tele in my life!
Thats what I thought too after this video. So I ordered one xD
Did you ever get that Tele?
I also need a Tele in my life.
@@MrKittles1123 Do it!
@@AverageHuman7026 Sure. It arrived in January :) Video is on my profile:)
What a cool, interesting guy! Best ambassador Fender don't have, and I feel like I learned more here in 13 minutes than in hours of other videos. And now I really, really want a new Telecaster . . .
I went ahead and got one, and it is fantastic!
Check out SK Guitars they have Tele's very nice woods for cheap. Bound Fret boards & bodies in many colors & wood grains as low $79-$129!!! Folks are saying great things about them .
Humble dude- doesn't judge or say with any arrogance "this is THE thing to do" or "this is the best, the others are no good" - just says "this is what I like and this is why" and I think that's cool. He must be a great teacher. I hope to find a teacher with that kind of attitude.
FWIW-It's the strangest thing, but Stratocasters are complicated, demand constant attention to stay in good tune, and their tonal qualities can get lost very easily. I see Stratocasters as great surf guitars for the wild at heart. They are truly an adventure every time. On the other hand, Telecasters are completely different. They are the simplest most uncomplicated pure tone machines ever made. From hard rockin' growl to pure country twang, Telecasters just might be the greatest guitars ever produced. I have both Strats and Teles and they are like being on different planets. I have been playing for over 50 years and I really just love these instruments, but if I had to advise a newbie, I would point them toward a Tele first and foremost IMHO.
Would you go for the 58' reissue?
+Bourne Accident I'm a tele man too... Feel very similar about the stratocaster too.
+Bourne Accident For the longest time I was a Strat guy. I bought mine new from Leo's Music in 1974, supposedly one of the "worst" Strat years ever. Due to my limited budget as a 17 year old, I bought the cheapest one they had-- a sunburst hardtail. $280 tax and case, out the door. That guitar never goes out of tune! I believe the lack of a whammy bar makes all the difference.
Having said that, I must agree with you; I love my Strat, but the last few years a Tele is what I usually find in my hands.
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JohnNathanCO You are so right about the hardtail. Strat tremolo bridges were never designed properly right from the start. There are 6 screws as pivots and the bridge can rock like a see saw. The newer American strats have a two post system and that's much better. If you adjust your vintage strat tremolo bridge one time and get it right and leave it there, eventually it will break in and stay in tune better. They take time to break in like a new wallet or brake shoes. Takes time.
I am a beginner and I got a mex strat and a mex tele, and I agree. I like the sounds of a strat, but I find a tele rich enough with tone sounds- ones that I really like. So - I find the tele much less complicated and easier in terms of maintenance. The nashville tele gives you more positions and that seems really cool. I will probably have the floating bridge on the mex strat blocked to help simplify the tuning issue, as I am not that concerned with the use of the tremelo bar right now. But I really like the tele again because it has so much to offer without too many bells and whistles buttons and switches wise. That and a good acoustic is what I end up going to as a learner, and what I think is wise. With that said, I do think that a more mature beginner (like me) should not be shamed out of buying a good guitar - not a vintage one or anything like that - but buying a piece of fire wood makes not sense to me. Getting decent guitar I think is okay because if you take care of it - should you decide you are not committed, you can sell it or give it to a friend who is, and not feel as if you wasted money. What do you think?
i was lucky enough to see Roy Buchanan a few times and meet him back in the 70's - unreal guitar player great video
I just threw a Celestion Gold in my '78 Princeton, and it tightened up the low ends quite nicely. Much cleaner cleans, with a good breakup around 5-6.
wow. i know ole Leo was aiming for more.of a pedal steel sound with the Tele....but this is unreal. Them tone swells sound very close. Nice
I'm trying a Princeton with my tele now and really loving it.
I think your the only guy I've seen yet that turns the bass all the way up. I tend to do the same. Nice demo, thanks for sharing
Glad to see I'm not the only guy who likes to leave the bass on a silverface Princeton Reverb or Deluxe at 10 (or close to it). I like having that whomp behind each note, the only problem I have doing that is that some stages seem to couple with the amp's cabinet and resonate too much so the mic'd-up tone ends up all woofy and boomy.
Many thanks to this excellent guitarist ( I have not heard of him until now), for his generous sharing of chords & other info!
Videos like this keep showing up in my RUclips recommendations that I know I've watched at least twice. I'm not complaining.
Jim Campilongo : Another unsung genius
Great songs, changes and modulations with great execution of these tunes! You have the most adorable bassist I have ever seen and she plays really well. Thanks!
I had the pleasure of going to see Jim play every Thursday night with his group The 10-gallon cats A Place Called Paradise Lounge in San Francisco some of the best musical memories of my life Jim is the best
Beautiful tone and a nice guy
Jim, thanks for the music and tips. That first tele's neck looks like such a joy to play!
I have two Fender’s both Mexican gems, one a 50s strat with noiseless kinman hx hank Marvins and the other a blonde Tele fsr with hot tele pickups, both my little babies, I love them to bits, had American Fender’s but these are keepers I don’t know why, they play and sound so woody.
Great tutorial Jim..learned a whole lot and love the way you play..thanks buddy....
My favorite is my Tele. It's with me almost all the time.
A great lesson on how to use chord partials. I also appreciate the G10 speaker recommendation. Such a great person and musician ... my thanks to Jim and Guitarist for this.
I would have loved to see Jim play some of his other guitars like his Gibson, Danelectro Baritone/Six String Bass, and little Martin Acoustic. Love his Tele, but I'd also love to hear how his style and sound translate to the other instruments he has. Such an incredible player.
Jim, you are such an inspiration to me and so many others. I love your simple approach to gear. It sounds amazing and I know that 99% of your tone is in your fingers. Please keep posting videos, thanks
Jim - I am enjoying your videos. You are so Passionate and down-to-earth. Great stuff here. I live in NYC, and Hope to come see you perform - in the near future.
Yesterday, I just plugged my 65 PRRI into my '59 Bassman clone combo amp speakers. 2 10" Jensen P10R. Amazing.
I just heard Billy’s Bird for first time. Who wrote that? Absolutely loved it
One of my faves.Very inspiring Jim. You make me pull out the Tele.......more and more....
Great, thank you! Jim is a master of his instrument in my view.. love to hear him talk tele. Great to hear a real innovator and a great stylist offer some tips instead of some power chord basher indie/rock guy.
Princetons are great little amps, I've got a '65 Princeton Reverb Reissue and it sounds phenomenal, it's a very diverse amp.
Great, thanks for taking the time!
Got a new Princeton reverb 68 fsr on the way in black tweed , I’m so excited!!!!!!
Cool sounds.... Bill Kirchen flips his controls over and then flops the vol/tone so he can do swells easier, says he's been doing it since '69.
Can't have too much fun. lol
Three minutes in, I've already got three things I want to try! Fantastic!
that's some tasty playing right there...thanks Guitarist/Jim Campilongo!
You're playing reminds me so much of Toy Caldwell. Love it
It's all about tone!!
Jim Campilongo really nails it!!!
Jim Campilongo RULES!!!
Amazing tone, I wanna get your Custom shop model. I was gonna get a 52’ vintage reissue but I changed my mind.
Jim is fascinating. So out of the box with just guitar, cable, amp.
Hear so much Jaco in his playing which is awesome. Frisell too. So tasty.
He is so talented and really seems like a nice guy!
beautiful tone
Very humble guy and a great guitarist. Thanks for mentioning Roy Buchanan.
Well for goodness sake! Nobody ever told me how to do the volume roll thingie. I never did it well so never use it. Thanks for turning the page for me. Tele's feel and sound so much more present than the strat. Forty years ago someone gave me a my pick between the two. (a gift) . No comparison and no contest for me. I'm with you on the love of bass.
When you’re brilliant, you’re brilliant. He has such great touch and tone. It’s all in his fingers.👍🏼
LOL! "No one ever complained that a Telecaster didn't have enough treble."
As a Tele owner, I find this statement very true, and grin-inducing. 😀
I just learned so much from this video. Thank you for the new telecaster knowledge jimmmmmm
I clicked the video to pass the time and now I am studying some of the things he played. Very down to Earth and good playing. Also, the custom shop Tele sounds far less woody and true and good than that sexy 59'.
Great Interview.Man of many talents
so glad he mentioned roy buchanun...Roy was the master of the tele! great video Jim
obie dobie and Danny Gatton :)
What do you prefer 9 1/2 Or 7 1/4. I go way back when there was only small vintage frets. I also push too hard on open chords so Jumbo's can be a problem. What I do is take the 7 1/4 neck with small fret and I scallop it. I keep the first 4 frets unscalloped. So I can push on open chords and it won't go Sharp because the Flesh of My fingers will touch the wood before goes Sharp. And bending is impossible with vintage Frets and a sticky neck. I've tried to work a lighter touch with not much success. The only other option is to go in the reverse. Get a neck with jumbo frets and buildup the fretboard at the first four frets. I don't call myself OCD for no reason.
This is so cool. Delighted to see I can catch Jim here in the city in December. My biggest take away from this though is that he can turn a Princeton up to 5 in his apartment?! My neighbors would shoot me.....ha ha ha......
Hi ya Nick,,,love your stuff. Wanted to say that a new type of control plate is out that puts the toggle switch off set just enough so not to be too cumbersome,,,
I see where you really enjoy using big bends and a lot of swells. It really frees your volume pot up from being right up against the pickup selector! Rock on brother!
Roy Buchanan first learned on a steel guitar so his playing on a 53 Telecaster was often noted to sound like a steel guitar
beautiful player. beautiful hands
why don't u reverse your controls so the vol & tone r up front w/switch at the rear? You must just be used to it that way I would guess. Do u have a particular reason why u keep them there? Nothing critical, just curious. Thanks, love that steel stuff u do.
I don't know who's tele I like better- Robben Ford's 1960 or Jim's 1959.
I cannot get a '59, so I may get the 1950's classic player lacquer. But I do love the way both of the teles look and sound. BTW, cant get a 1960 tele either (lots of cash).
I went to see Robben Ford when he was last in NY, and unfortunately he played the entire set with a Gibson LP... which was great but I was really hoping to see him play the 1960 Tele. Next stop I am going to see JC. I have only begun to listen to his music. Like both artists.
Nice video! I bet you love your Tele as I love my P bass!
I don't know why but I always feel like 1x10 amps always pair with teles, especially a Princeton reverb. A Princeton with a strat or anything else looks weird, not just that these two are like peas and carrots they sound so good
It's easy to be as great a guitarist as Jim Campilongo.
You just need tons of intelligence, tons of taste, and tons of chops.
Easy!
and tons of drugs
and tons of hours for practice
Jim thanks for this video. You mentioned you speaker. Can you specify? There are several varieties.
This is a very well done video. Campilongo is an excellent and musical player.
Time out! No mention that he’s playing thru a ‘68 reissue vs a ‘65? Very different amps 12 vs 15 Watts off the top. Need more amp info.
Great video, thanks Jim. I have a Telecaster Nashville that I love... but would really value some advice on the best choice of string gauges. You certainly make them sing ... Dave (U.K.)
He uses a standard 9-42 gauge from previous interviews.
Very enjoyable. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Question: I've always thought pushing on the strings behind the nut to bend up to a higher pitch was appealing, but I've avoided it because I've thought it might cause the nut slots to get too deep, and then a replacement nut would be needed. Because you have done this a lot, I'd be interested in your comments: Have you noticed additional nut wear from pushing on the strings behind the nut? Thanks.
So....what I wanna know is.....what exactly is holding that scratchplate on?????
the non-bent string steel sound is more the Stringmaster sound of the fifties. Leon McAuffie western swing. Leo had it right. The chords played here are closer to the C6, A6 or E13 tunings. Fun stuff to explore.
Great guitarist. So underrated
You da man, Jim. Thanks for all you do.
Telecaster and Princeton. Thanks Leo!
What are you thoughts on the different saddles? Do you think they make that much of a difference?
...how is that pickguard on there? It's broken around every screw!
yaegerrocks I was thinking the same thing!
+Dan Favata probably melted into the nitrocellulose lacquer
yaegerrocks mojo
Atmospheric pressure! Or maybe a little glue, or maybe the screws still are position in all the right places to hold it in place. The last reason is my pick.
I'd just like to know how that pickguard got so torn up? I've had guitars that naturally got a little "reliced", but not much....I take pretty good care of my instruments....but I've NEVER broken a pickguard like that. But, like Jim must feel, don't change what works...it's got "mojo".
One of the most important things I've ever read Jim say is "Learn a song and play it...." (LASAPI) I interpreted that to mean not to get totally wrapped up in technical stuff....the point to this thing called "guitar playing" is to reach and touch the audience. Personally, I'd much rather spend time listening to Jim Campilongo than Yngwie or Vai, as impressive as they are.....
Gracious and well done. Thank you for sharing.
Wich Speaker?? Celestion G10..."Greenback" or "G10 Vintage"?? Thanks
Jim they should have made more than fifty guitars!
Love you!
Woof!!
that fret board looks pretty flat with those big frets. i wonder if he had the radius modified?
The neck on the first tele looks amazing, he is a great player and a humble man.
Love the 50s and 60s teles
BEST EVER
Jim, the low e string on your '59 sits really close to the edge 12th fret and up. Does it ever fall off the fretboard? Love your style man!
I had a 59 tele I bought it in 1971 for 120 English pounds and swapped it for a fender precision a couple of years later ,,there is no point worrying about what's passed ,But that is one of the guitars I should have kept the sound was great ,but the value now would be crazy
68 custom princeton reverb , what a Gem!!
I wonder what kind of sweep he prefers on his tone knob.
Beautiful Tele! I would change out the pickguard tho
He said He likes the Celestion G10 but it comes with a celestion 10 / 30 which is a great speaker more bass response I guess. He likes Bass his car probably has those boom boxes that vibrate down the street as He drives ! lol
Cool ,what do think about the Vintage V 52?.The Trevor Wilkinson.
It’s great to see those big, fat frets on a ‘59 Tele. Some people get really upset at the very suggestion of refretting old guitars. You can keep them 100% original - and not be able to enjoy playing them, or you can new frets and give the guitar a new lease of life and get the pleasure of playing the thing!
This guy is amazing!
What you got going on behind the nut?