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"My first endorsement ever, back in the stone ages of 1997, was from a lineage known to guitarists everywhere — the D'Addario family. I remember 1997 like it was yesterday...well, maybe the day before. Many years have passed since then and I still feel a debt of gratitude —plus I still use their strings."
"My first endorsement ever, back in the stone ages of 1997, was from a lineage known to guitarists everywhere — the D'Addario family. I remember 1997 like it was yesterday...well, maybe the day before. Many years have passed since then and I still feel a debt of gratitude —plus I still use their strings."
"I put D'Addario EXL120 strings on my Tele, D'Addario EXL110 strings on the Gibson 225, and one Campilongo Signature has D'Addario ECG524 Chrome Flat Wounds, which give it an amazingly smooth tone and feel. On my 1958 Martin 0015 I use D'Addario EJ13 80/20 Bronze Lights."
Billboard Magazine called Jim Campilongo "an American treasure," an accolade which the guitarist's artistry and influence has earned him. Campilongo's virtuosity and originality has inspired a generation of guitar players. His songwriting uses a palette of the best in blues, country, jazz, and rock, with a sensitivity and wit that has also earned him a broad fan base.
Jim has released 14 solo instrumental guitar LP's since 1996, all receiving rave reviews for their musicality and originality. With albums of original material and guest appearances on dozens of recordings, Campilongo has a wide breadth of experience. His standout collaborations include his contribution on Cake's million-selling Prolonging the Magic, as well as more recently handling lead guitar for The Little Willies, his band with Norah Jones. Campilongo has also played with JJ Cale, Al Anderson, Gillian Welch/David Rawlings, Bright Eyes, and Burning Spear to name a few. He has earned two gold records and written music for national ads by Volkswagen, Michelin, National Grid, and Jack Daniel's.
Campilongo's musical prowess has gained him appearances on popular TV shows like The Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Later... with Jools Holland, and Abbey Road Sessions. He has also been interviewed on many major radio shows.
Campilongo is also a published guitar teacher and contributing editor for Guitar Player Magazine. Campilongo's TrueFire instructional video "Sonic Tele" continues to be a best seller, along with his popular "Lessons by Mail," offered on JimCampilongo.com.
In 2013, Fender Guitars bestowed Jim the honor of the Campilongo Signature Telecaster, a high-quality instrument made by Fender's elite Custom Shop. Campilongo is also a featured endorser of D'Addario strings.
