Basvarken Posted November 8, 2016 Author Share Posted November 8, 2016 [quote name='12stringbassist' timestamp='1477499099' post='3162632'] You may want to look at how much it would be to self-publish via Blurb, like I did with my 4 Slade live photobooks. Print on demand means you don't have any outlay and boxes of them lying unsold around the house for years. Blurb do all of the customer service (including the inevitable 'lost copies' that can send you spiralling into loss) and you set your own profit figure. They are signed for on delivery, so that sorts that out. They can also put them on amazon.com for you. [/quote] Thanx for the tip. I will look into that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basvarken Posted November 8, 2016 Author Share Posted November 8, 2016 In the meanwhile the PDF is off to the printer. I decided to take the leap of faith and place the order. I'm expecting the books in week 47. The website is up and running. You can already sign up (and pay) for your copy of the book. [url="http://www.thegibsonbassbook.com"]www.thegibsonbassbook.com[/url] At tuesday december 13 I'm releasing the book officially for a select audience. The nice folks of Gibson Europe have invited me to use their showroom on the 10th floor of the A'dam tower in Amsterdam. (with a magnificent view over Amsterdam). None other than Rinus Gerritsen (of Golden Earring. He recorded the hit Radar Love with a Gibson EB-3) will be there to receive the first official copy of the book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 Did you lean on Uwe for any of the content? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 Cool, in time for Christmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 [quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1478776273' post='3171507'] Cool, in time for Christmas [/quote] Yes, yes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basvarken Posted November 11, 2016 Author Share Posted November 11, 2016 [quote name='NancyJohnson' timestamp='1478760833' post='3171392'] Did you lean on Uwe for any of the content? [/quote] Absolutely! I was going to call the book The Uwe H collection. But he wouldn't have it. Uwe was a tremendous help throughout the entire project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 [quote name='Basvarken' timestamp='1478899940' post='3172649'] Absolutely! I was going to call the book The Uwe H collection. But he wouldn't have it. Uwe was a tremendous help throughout the entire project. [/quote] I have no idea how many he owns...there just seems to be racks and racks of them! Does he just buy every one each year or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basvarken Posted November 12, 2016 Author Share Posted November 12, 2016 He calls himself a completist. Uwe strives to own every model that Gibson ever built. So when Gibson introduces a new model, he buys it. But Uwe does not collect for color differences in finish. It needs to be structurally different (different wood, different pickups, different shape, etc) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Very tempted, although with the current exchange rate and postage costs we're looking at £35. Definitely an uncovered subject. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 [quote name='Basvarken' timestamp='1478947399' post='3172863'] He calls himself a completist. Uwe strives to own every model that Gibson ever built. So when Gibson introduces a new model, he buys it. But Uwe does not collect for color differences in finish. It needs to be structurally different (different wood, different pickups, different shape, etc) [/quote] He dislikes chrome hardware with a passion and welcomed me to the dark side when I said I'd never go chrome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basvarken Posted November 12, 2016 Author Share Posted November 12, 2016 [quote name='NancyJohnson' timestamp='1478959467' post='3172977'] He dislikes chrome hardware with a passion and welcomed me to the dark side when I said I'd never go chrome. [/quote] Yep. That's Uwe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basvarken Posted November 17, 2016 Author Share Posted November 17, 2016 DRRRRRRRRUMROLL... The books have arrived. Looking good! Get your copy before Santa does [url="http://www.thegibsonbassbook.com"]www.thegibsonbassbook.com[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Nada Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Ordered! I'm looking forward to receiving it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Looks great. Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basvarken Posted December 2, 2016 Author Share Posted December 2, 2016 The first 100 books are sold. To celebrate this I'll share some gratuitous bassporn with y'all Sixties Thunderbird II As featured on page 42-43 of The Gibson Bass Book Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackparkas Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 Seriously? You really think this is too expensive?! You must be spoiled with cheap bookprices on the continent... Especially with cheap books about Gibson basses.... Is it possible to buy this in any of the Musicstores in London or is it just via the website? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aonindy Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 Purchased! Many thanks for putting in the research! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliasMooseblaster Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 [quote name='Basvarken' timestamp='1480711117' post='3186696'] The first 100 books are sold. To celebrate this I'll share some gratuitous bassporn with y'all Sixties Thunderbird II As featured on page 42-43 of The Gibson Bass Book [/quote] What a beauty - and congratulations on the first 100 sales! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliasMooseblaster Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Got my copy on christmas day and I've hardly been able to put it down since - there are some fascinating and beautiful specimens in there! Great job, sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Nada Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 I bought a copy in early December but give it to my wife to wrap for me a Christmas prezzie. Having spent the last few days dipping into it, I must say this is a quality book and one I highly recommend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Santa received my hint and I received my book. Lovely stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basvarken Posted December 29, 2016 Author Share Posted December 29, 2016 Thank you guys! [quote name='blackparkas' timestamp='1481980549' post='3196731'] Is it possible to buy this in any of the Musicstores in London or is it just via the website? [/quote] No, I'm afraid not (yet). As for now it is only available via my www.thegibsonbassbook.com and via the Dutch online bookstore Bol.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basvarken Posted January 11, 2017 Author Share Posted January 11, 2017 The Gibson Bass Book is featured in the January 2017 edition of Bass Guitar Magazine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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