This was a real treat and a true pleasure to be invited to your conversation. I didnt know anything about Jim before and i´m certainty gonna follow him to see where his artform is taking him. Thank you.
Listening to Jim Campilongo on Monday nights at the Living Room in NYC more than 10 years ago changed my life. It's so great to see him interviewed by a knowledgable interviewer who asks the good questions and doesn't interrupt. Thank you! I've listened to all kinds of Jim's interviews and podcasts but this interview here is an absolute treasure!
What a great conversation! I spent half my time looking up albums and musicians on apple music. It will take me months to listen to! Im a huge jim compilongo fan! I think He’s the most innovative guitarist out there!! Such an artist!! Thank you! Thank you! I’ll listen to this video many many times!!
Jim has more feel in his pinky than some have in their whole bodies. I met him a few years back after a show at The Living Room and he couldn't have been more gracious and humble. Always appreciate his insight. It's downright inspiring.
He mentioned playing a Duo-Sonic, that was my 1st electric guitar and I've been a Fender man ever since, mostly Teles but I've had a couple of Strats and I had a Jaguar when they first came out, was sorry I traded in a 62 Strat for it..
I have learned so much about musicianship from Jim over the years watching his videos. He articulates the less is more concept so well. Thank you both.
Greeeeeaaatttt interview!!! Love how Jim always references Blue Sky by the Allmans- same song I "discovered" major pentatonic as well... major breakthrough for me as a kid!
Fabulous Zac . Really like Jim's stories and obviously his playing. What about having Mr. Don Kelly on one of your shows ????? I think he would have alot of interesting things to bring to the table.
Wonderful interview... discoverd Jim and his music through this video. I would like to see Phil Keaggy and Dan Huff in the Truetone Lounge too. Maybe they are already on the guest list ...
Jim's playing with Little Willies just blew me away! And,in an interview he provided the most helpful reference to Keith @ Amp Labs which has been a godsend (I am tough on amps LOL). Jim, you are the real deal!
The Bay Area was country crazy with huge clubs like the place in San Jose. The Saddlerack... Redd Volkaert in your interview talks about his time in San Jose. I used to try to play pickup shows where I would just show up with an amp and guitar and they would usually say yes. When they found out you could play, you end up playing all night. It was fairly common for a guy to do those old school country 3 chords and out.
Hi John - I don't know, but I've wondered that myself. I might consider - it's less annoying hearing arpeggios for a couple hours, then the intro to Jumpin' Jack Flash over and over ... have a great day - Jim
I met Roy in Denver at a small club. He the place was full. On the break he just sat down at the bar and started drinking. No one was even approaching him. I bought hm a beer and sat next to him. I didn’t say a word. Also my buddy Jinx Jones was backing him.! Who by the way would a guy to come on your show…and a drummer I worked with for a bunch of years Nic Otis (yes Johnny’s son) told me Roy would stay with them in L.A. Nic implied he would come clean up.
Great interview. Jim’s always enjoyable to listen to, whether he’s playing music or talking about it. One thing: Jim referred to the Duo-Sonic as a “cheap guitar when it came out,” but they were actually pretty expensive. They were $149.50 in 1957, which, adjusted for inflation, is $1,384 in 2020 dollars! If there were American Standard Duo-Sonics today, I imagine that’s about what they’d sell for. (My first guitar was a Musicmaster I was lucky to get for my birthday in 1968.)
There you go! Thank you Micheal. My impression was they were affordable student models, but the adjusted cost speaks for itself. Have a great day and thanks for your comment - Jim
The story about not being able to speak when meeting Roy Buchanan was so great. I can only imagine Jim being so star struck. I may feel that way if I got to meet Jim :-)
You guys might be interested in hearing about the 3 days I spent with Billy Garland (Hank Garland's younger brother who had taken care of Hank Garland from the time Hank became incapacitated in 1961 to his death in 2004 at age 74). Billy was hoping I could sell Hank's guitar for a fortune to my collector acquaintances in Paris (my home town) and London. I got to see and hold all the guitars he hadn't yet sold and some of them were the legendary ones.). Billy gave me photos of those guitars that had been signed by Hank Garland. I also have the photos on a CD. Everytime I hear either one of you on TH-cam, I think "I need to send those files to Jim and Zac. They would really enjoy them, no to mention the obscure and not so obscure recordings as a Studio musician in Memphis. Oh, and the movie that was made about his life which never saw the light of day in the USA because of a the deemed outrageous allegations made in the movie about an affluent Music Biz family in Memphis, who supposedly were responsible for Hank's demise. Then I remember then that I no longer have a CD player and that feels like a huge showstopper, even though I could get one for $5 on ebay. Le jour viendra.
Used to go see Jim at The Living Room in the LES back in the oughts. Audience was kind of an eclectic mix of tele fanboys and the usual nyc semi yuppie weeknight crowd. But they all got quiet when Jim started to play. I grew used to the between song utterances of astonishment by audience members. I distinctly remember one such occurrence. Dude sitting in front of me smacks his friend on the arm and exclaims ‘this guy’s no joke’. Uh, yeah. I also remember seeing Jim at the old Rodeo Bar on 3rd ave and he was playing his rendition of ‘mr postman’ to a near empty and completely uninterested room. Ouch! My friend an I just stood there in disbelief. Sadly, that nyc is a thing of tithe past now. Anyway, if Jim’s still gigging around nyc these days, I need to go check him out again. Endlessly entertaining.
What a great and fun hang! I think it could have gone on until the election results are in😄 (which would have been fine by me). “A Train” - hehe, got it 😉 . Nice job Zac👍.
The Gibson Byrdland was named after Billy Byrd and Hank Garland. It was the first thinline Gibson made. 23 1/2" scale length. The famous club named Birdland tried to sue them. They lost when Gibson showed it was Byrd and Garland's names mixed. Birdland is named after Charlie Parker, The Bird. - The Parker Fly was not named after Charlie Parker being put in a teleporter and fusing with a guitar and a fly. That would be silly. You see, Charlie played saxophone. -Loved this episode.
One songs for a month works best for me to. And than inn between I but some impossible stuff, usually tricky timing songs whit messed up finger positions
Jim is a wonderful player and an inspiring musical thinker. So great to be able to spend a bit of time hearing great stories.
Everyone go listen to Tim. Like now. Incredible talent. A very nice person and an excellent instructor.
So when is the Truetone Lounge interview with Tim Lerch?! 😎
This was a real treat and a true pleasure to be invited to your conversation. I didnt know anything about Jim before and i´m certainty gonna follow him to see where his artform is taking him. Thank you.
You are doing a really good job with Truetone Lounge.
Respect!
Listening to Jim Campilongo on Monday nights at the Living Room in NYC more than 10 years ago changed my life. It's so great to see him interviewed by a knowledgable interviewer who asks the good questions and doesn't interrupt. Thank you! I've listened to all kinds of Jim's interviews and podcasts but this interview here is an absolute treasure!
Thanks Zac,
Jim is my guitar hero and a sweet, humble guy. I was hoping you’d have him on the show. Keep up the good work!
What a great conversation! I spent half my time looking up albums and musicians on apple music. It will take me months to listen to! Im a huge jim compilongo fan! I think He’s the most innovative guitarist out there!! Such an artist!! Thank you!
Thank you!
I’ll listen to this video many many times!!
Whenever, I hear Jim speak or play, I'm inspired too listen to new things and start practicing. Thanks True-Tone for the deep dive. Subscribed!
Ill never forget my lessons with JIm. Really incredible player, person and innovator of the tele. Great episode, thanks guys!
Any student of guitar should listen to this podcast. Thank you for posting this!
Thanks so much Zach for doing this! It was fantastic from start to finish.
I hope Truetone keeps you forever Zac, you are the perfect host! I know they must realize this!
Thank you. Zac
Great interview! I love Jim Campilongo. Thank you very much!!!
Our pleasure!
Wow, what an interview! I've been a fan of Jim's for a long time. Thanks so much!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Jim has more feel in his pinky than some have in their whole bodies. I met him a few years back after a show at The Living Room and he couldn't have been more gracious and humble. Always appreciate his insight. It's downright inspiring.
Loved this, a fantastic unique voice on the instrument and an incredibly open Human Being, thanks Jim and Zac 😁👍🎶
Glad you enjoyed it
Fantastic touch. Love the music.
Glad you like it!
Jim is very interesting, thanks for bringing him on. Thanks Jim!
jim is cool i enjoy watching his interviews
Love Jim’s playing. The stories were great. Thanks!
Great show. Love Jim and thank you Zac.
He mentioned playing a Duo-Sonic, that was my 1st electric guitar and I've been a Fender man ever since, mostly Teles but I've had a couple of Strats and I had a Jaguar when they first came out, was sorry I traded in a 62 Strat for it..
Thanks Zac! Jim is my favorite tele slinger (along with Bill Frisell.) Such a great conversation with two great guys.
Hollo Zac. Great show. I love Jim’s playing as well. Thanks and aloha
Thanks for doing this, Zac. What a great interview! Jim is such an inspirational guy, both musically and as a person.
I have learned so much about musicianship from Jim over the years watching his videos. He articulates the less is more concept so well. Thank you both.
Greeeeeaaatttt interview!!! Love how Jim always references Blue Sky by the Allmans- same song I "discovered" major pentatonic as well... major breakthrough for me as a kid!
It's about time!
Two hours of Jim Campilongo? Not nearly long enough. ;-)
Thanks Zac. Another 5* show. JC is a wonderful player and open, sharing guest. Best wishes to you both. Ky
Glad you enjoyed it!
The first person is saw doing the neck vibrato thing was Jaco Pastorius, much thanks for all the videos/interviews :)
Great interview!
This is great ! Thanks Zac !
Fabulous Zac . Really like Jim's stories and obviously his playing. What about having Mr. Don Kelly on one of your shows ????? I think he would have alot of interesting things to bring to the table.
What a great episode!!!!
What a great interview, so much info... thanks zak and jim. .I still want to know what happens if he goes left ...:))
Wonderful interview... discoverd Jim and his music through this video. I would like to see Phil Keaggy and Dan Huff in the Truetone Lounge too. Maybe they are already on the guest list ...
Fabulous! Thank you, Jim and Zac
What a great video!
Thanks Zac
Glad you enjoyed it!
Jim's playing with Little Willies just blew me away! And,in an interview he provided the most helpful reference to Keith @ Amp Labs which has been a godsend (I am tough on amps LOL). Jim, you are the real deal!
Always a great pleasure to see Jim
Ah; so good! Thanks for the substantial conversation. (At the end I was saying, “Take the A Train! Take the A Train!”)
Wow that flew by. I could listen to Jim talk about anything forever.
Great work aas always Jim!
The Bay Area was country crazy with huge clubs like the place in San Jose. The Saddlerack... Redd Volkaert in your interview talks about his time in San Jose. I used to try to play pickup shows where I would just show up with an amp and guitar and they would usually say yes. When they found out you could play, you end up playing all night. It was fairly common for a guy to do those old school country 3 chords and out.
This is so great, thank you!!! I'm loving all the stories - the one about getting the Tele from the weird guitar star owner is hilarious too.
Thank you for this Zac! I'm a huge Jim Campilongo fan!!
Me too!
Love Jim
Fantastic! Part 2 please!!
Always wonder if Jim's apartment has thick walls, or do the neighbors not care because he plays so well?
Hi John - I don't know, but I've wondered that myself. I might consider - it's less annoying hearing arpeggios for a couple hours, then the intro to Jumpin' Jack Flash over and over ... have a great day - Jim
I met Roy in Denver at a small club. He the place was full. On the break he just sat down at the bar and started drinking. No one was even approaching him. I bought hm a beer and sat next to him. I didn’t say a word. Also my buddy Jinx Jones was backing him.! Who by the way would a guy to come on your show…and a drummer I worked with for a bunch of years Nic Otis (yes Johnny’s son) told me Roy would stay with them in L.A. Nic implied he would come clean up.
Keep em coming Zac
This guy I've never heard of but I love his unusual approach to playing and his personality
26:25 Jim, was the guy in the music store Royal Dano????
Great interview. Jim’s always enjoyable to listen to, whether he’s playing music or talking about it.
One thing: Jim referred to the Duo-Sonic as a “cheap guitar when it came out,” but they were actually pretty expensive. They were $149.50 in 1957, which, adjusted for inflation, is $1,384 in 2020 dollars! If there were American Standard Duo-Sonics today, I imagine that’s about what they’d sell for. (My first guitar was a Musicmaster I was lucky to get for my birthday in 1968.)
There you go! Thank you Micheal. My impression was they were affordable student models, but the adjusted cost speaks for itself. Have a great day and thanks for your comment - Jim
The story about not being able to speak when meeting Roy Buchanan was so great. I can only imagine Jim being so star struck. I may feel that way if I got to meet Jim :-)
Wow . Two of my favorite people. Ted Greene also on the neck wobble.
Jim knows the telecaster from the peg head to the end pin just about better than anyone. He is a telecaster treasure not to be compared to anyone.
I'm glad i'm not the only one that always hears "I'm in the Mood for Love" in my head.
"I start playing *music* sooner..." Words of wisdom.
Marty Stuart please. And Kenny Vaughan. And Chris Scruggs...
Please.
Awesome!!
Adrian Belew is a neck bender too. He’d kinda press the top horn of the guitar and headstock in opposite directions for a twang effect.
You guys might be interested in hearing about the 3 days I spent with Billy Garland (Hank Garland's younger brother who had taken care of Hank Garland from the time Hank became incapacitated in 1961 to his death in 2004 at age 74). Billy was hoping I could sell Hank's guitar for a fortune to my collector acquaintances in Paris (my home town) and London. I got to see and hold all the guitars he hadn't yet sold and some of them were the legendary ones.). Billy gave me photos of those guitars that had been signed by Hank Garland. I also have the photos on a CD. Everytime I hear either one of you on TH-cam, I think "I need to send those files to Jim and Zac. They would really enjoy them, no to mention the obscure and not so obscure recordings as a Studio musician in Memphis. Oh, and the movie that was made about his life which never saw the light of day in the USA because of a the deemed outrageous allegations made in the movie about an affluent Music Biz family in Memphis, who supposedly were responsible for Hank's demise. Then I remember then that I no longer have a CD player and that feels like a huge showstopper, even though I could get one for $5 on ebay. Le jour viendra.
woooooow im grabing a beer for this one... two!
Ted Greene was shaking the neck in the 70s. Great show!
That's one! Good work sir and thanks for watching... - Jim
Jim, is an amazing player!
Few can use words to talk music, it's like that. Jim can. Prince of Princeton. Mr C the best kind of interviewer - directs traffic without roadblocks.
I never knew for sure, until I watched this interview, but I always figured that Roy Buchanan was a huge influence on Jim.
i played the Eagles AERIE club in Effingham Illinois all the time when i was getting started. It was in a BASEMENT. LOL
Used to go see Jim at The Living Room in the LES back in the oughts. Audience was kind of an eclectic mix of tele fanboys and the usual nyc semi yuppie weeknight crowd. But they all got quiet when Jim started to play. I grew used to the between song utterances of astonishment by audience members. I distinctly remember one such occurrence. Dude sitting in front of me smacks his friend on the arm and exclaims ‘this guy’s no joke’. Uh, yeah. I also remember seeing Jim at the old Rodeo Bar on 3rd ave and he was playing his rendition of ‘mr postman’ to a near empty and completely uninterested room. Ouch! My friend an I just stood there in disbelief. Sadly, that nyc is a thing of tithe past now. Anyway, if Jim’s still gigging around nyc these days, I need to go check him out again. Endlessly entertaining.
So great!! Two fo my faves.
Thanks, Duke! Zac
This has to be one of the easiest inteviews the host has ever had. Jim can tell a story.
We Love Jim!! WooF!!
What a great and fun hang! I think it could have gone on until the election results are in😄 (which would have been fine by me). “A Train” - hehe, got it 😉 . Nice job Zac👍.
I'm saying thank you before the intro credits
THANK YOU
At 13:34 pertaining too shaking the neck for vibrato….Ted Greene on a telecaster, without question
The Gibson Byrdland was named after Billy Byrd and Hank Garland. It was the first thinline Gibson made. 23 1/2" scale length. The famous club named Birdland tried to sue them. They lost when Gibson showed it was Byrd and Garland's names mixed. Birdland is named after Charlie Parker, The Bird. - The Parker Fly was not named after Charlie Parker being put in a teleporter and fusing with a guitar and a fly. That would be silly. You see, Charlie played saxophone. -Loved this episode.
Pete Townshend wobbled the neck of his SGs *all the time!*
One songs for a month works best for me to. And than inn between I but some impossible stuff, usually tricky timing songs whit messed up finger positions
Ted Greene was a great proponant of vib from shaking the neck of his guitars
Jim needs a '50s Strat.
Nice to hear two guys who know what the f$@& they’re talking about. Could of listened for another 2 hours.
Pete Townsend did a lot of neck shaking…
Hilarious that Jim couldn’t speak to Roy B. .!🤣❤️
Awesome!
Thanks!