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| The concept behind Campbell American Guitars is simple: build guitars in America - using old New England craftsmanship; utilize sensible designs, top-shelf components; and always retain a commitment to quality, integrity and ingenuity |
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CAMPBELL AMERICAN UK-1 GUITAR PLAYER MAGAZINE - 'the UK-1’s midrange emphasis produced tight, steely tones that can ape Wired era Jeff Beck-isms, before-the-Renaissance-obsession Ritchie Blackmore heaviness, and even a hint of SRV. The coil-tap function brings you close to some Strat-flavored chime' A host of options are available to custom build your very own UK-1 - just call UKguitars on 01483 212801 or email us at campbellamerican@UKguitars.com for further information |
GUITAR PLAYER MAGAZINE - " The Campbell trio is superbly constructed, and each instrument plays like butter. The slim, satin-finished maple necks—and flat 12.5” radius—should coax fluent and rowdy runs from jazzbos, rockers, pickers, and shredders alike. I found the necks to be so thin and smooth that they’re almost tactilely “invisible.” There’s just enough grip to pummel punk chords without feeling as if you’re punching air, and yet the wisp of a board has an almost magical ability to inspire speedy solo barrages, effortless chordal excursions, and 17-ton riffs" "..If you're a working musician looking for a custom instrument that sounds and plays as good as any you'll hear, at a street price rivaling some off-the-rack models, you owe it to yourself to check out the full Campbell line." - GUITAR ONE MAGAZINE |
The Caledonian’s amoeba-esque take on a single cutaway adds a bit of whimsy to its classy wine, cream, and gold visage. The C-profile neck packs a little more girth than the necks on the UK-1 and Transitone, and the Caledonian is the heaviest guitar of the trio, as well. Strummed acoustically, the Caledonian produces a warm and balanced timbre that’s smoky enough for jazz stylings, or for comping behind a pop balladeer. |
CAMPBELL AMERICAN CALEDONIAN GUITAR PLAYER MAGAZINE - 'Fully electrified through a number of amps—including a Marshall JCM 900 combo, a Vox AC15, a Mesa/Boogie Stiletto and Marshall 4x12 cab, and an Orange Tiny Terror and Mesa/Boogie 1x12 cabinet—the Caledonian delivers all the macho bluster you’d expect from a hunky slab armed with two humbuckers. The Seymour Duncan Jazz pickup in the neck produces a low-midrange wallop with a nice snap—very warm, yet articulate. The higher output Custom Custom in the bridge brings a hint of spit and grit to the equation, but the overall tone retains enough fullness to evoke a Black Keys (“Grown So Ugly”) meets Mountain (“Mississippi Queen”) kind of sound. ' A host of options are available to custom build your very own Caledonian - just call UKguitars on 01483 212801 or email us at campbellamerican@UKguitars.com for further information |
It's a really compelling instrument, that both plays extremely well and sounds simply remarkable. Most modern styles of music will be well served with its collection of fine tones, but classic rock is where it really excels. Big, warm and expressive solos just drip from the Precix' fingerboard, and raunchy rhythm patterns hammer out in the sweetest manner - and all with drool-worthy detail and depth... and for a sensible price too. |
CAMPBELL AMERICAN PRECIX GUITAR BUYER UK MAGAZINE - 'A good measure of a great guitar is if you really don't want to put it down. In the case of the Precix, I've ended up pouring away more cups of cold tea, and being late for more appointments over the weeks that it's been in my care, than just about the whole of last year.. ' A host of options are available to custom build your very own Precix with demo stock available in our showroom- just call UKguitars on 01483 212801 or email us at campbellamerican@UKguitars.com for further information |
It’s also absolute bliss to play—that slim, satin neck is like sex—and it uncorks a rainbow of tonal colors that can infiltrate virtually any style of music, and probably end up stealing the show. In fact, it’s difficult to pinpoint exactly what the Transitone ’s foundational tone is, because it can deliver so many. |
CAMPBELL AMERICAN TRANSITONE GUITAR BUYER UK MAGAZINE - 'an unusual mix of Fender flavours (the scale length and vibrato system) and Gibson influences(the two humbuckers and mahogany bodyworks really well, while still managing to generate the feel of something that’s a bit different from the rest. The sounds and playability are both so good that this guitar feels almost addictive. It’s very hard to put down once you start playing it, and when you grow used to the fact that beneath the quirky image lies an achingly gorgeous and highly usable guitar, there’s almost no going back. ' A host of options are available to custom build your very own Transitone with demo stock available in our showroom- just call UKguitars on 01483 212801 or email us at campbellamerican@UKguitars.com for further information |
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Hopefully that's enough to whet your appetite! If you have any questions, queries or just want to find out a little bit more you can contact us or pop down to our Ripley Surrey shop 10am-5:30pm Mon-Fri or 10am-5pm on Saturday - simply call 01483 212801 for directions or to arrange a private viewing.
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