wesfinn Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 Hi all, I'm currently in the process of making a replica of the famous 59 Herbie Flowers jazz bass. I'm trying to get hold of as many hi res images of the bass as possible. If anybody has any I could use it would be much appreciated BTW I already have the Curtis Novak images. thanks guys Wes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 (edited) [quote name='wesfinn' post='952867' date='Sep 11 2010, 04:32 PM']Hi all, I'm currently in the process of making a replica of the famous 59 Herbie Flowers jazz bass. I'm trying to get hold of as many hi res images of the bass as possible. If anybody has any I could use it would be much appreciated BTW I already have the Curtis Novak images. thanks guys Wes[/quote] Maybe if you contacted Herbie he'd let you take as many pics as you liked while you're examining his bass in every detail and taking measurements. Edited September 11, 2010 by EssentialTension Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesfinn Posted September 11, 2010 Author Share Posted September 11, 2010 [quote name='EssentialTension' post='952873' date='Sep 11 2010, 04:39 PM']Maybe if you contacted Herbie he'd let you take as many pics as you liked while you're examining his bass in every detail and taking measurements.[/quote] Cheers, do you have a contact? I have measurements/templates etc from an original 1960, just need more pix of the wear really, tho have got most of it covered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 [quote name='wesfinn' post='952885' date='Sep 11 2010, 04:58 PM']Cheers, do you have a contact? I have measurements/templates etc from an original 1960, just need more pix of the wear really, tho have got most of it covered.[/quote] I don't have a contact but by all accounts he is fairly approachable. Someone here must have a method of contacting him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass Culture Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 I seem to remember BGM doing a fairly extensive piece on Herbie and his bass a few years back. Maybe someone can help with a back issue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 Walman, EBS freak or Silverfoxnik might have details. I've got Herbies email but never had a reply. I suspect calling him might be better. Would love to see the result of your work though Wes, I've hankered after a replica of his bass for a long time, especially if you can get the LPB finish oxidised properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 I have the article from Guitar and bass mag with some nice piccys. I can scan it and send it to ya if you pm me your e mail. Jez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Wazoo Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 (edited) Do you mean this one? Edited September 11, 2010 by Grand Wazoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesfinn Posted September 11, 2010 Author Share Posted September 11, 2010 cheers guys! I have made the body already and given it the first coats of fiesta red already! Ill get some pix up on a thread soon for all to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBod Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 Try and found out what the deal is with the moved bridge, while you're at it? I'm guessing its got something to do with intonating those big fat roto strings.... The paint job should be fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesfinn Posted September 12, 2010 Author Share Posted September 12, 2010 Yeah Im looking forwardto the relicing! I would like to know why the bridge was moved too! Just as an interesting point I have a primitive fuzz circuit swith made for this already so will come with the bass for the more daring bassists out there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bh2 Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 Can't wait to see how this turns out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 yeah, big fan of this particular Jazz, would love to see the end result! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sockdeluxe_mikey Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Believe it or not, he is actually around the Shoreham-by-Sea (even Brighton area) quite a great deal, and I woudn't be surprised if you could work out a way of meeting him personally. He has done jazz clinics in Shoreham Ropetackle centre (which I bloody missed due to being away) so it's definitely possible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51m0n Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Yeah hes around Brighton alot, since he lives about 10 minutes away! Lovely fella, Plux may have some piccies, having played it extensively for a week earlier this year.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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