MacDaddy Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Rocky 4 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bass Doc Posted March 15, 2009 Author Share Posted March 15, 2009 Arsenal 3 (Oh I forgot it's my competion) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soopercrip Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Blakes 7? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KERMITNT Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 hawaii 5-0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bass Doc Posted March 16, 2009 Author Share Posted March 16, 2009 The correct answer is Vox Symphonic 1962. I realise that most of you knew that but were too busy having fun with some offbeat comments so I have decided everybody gets the prize which is the attached copy of a photograph entitled "When Leo met Howie" [attachment=22161:IMG_0002.jpg] This was taken in June 1979 - that's me when I had something resembling a hairline and a waistline - all gawn now. And in case you're wondering, yes I did get his autograph (it looks a lot like the headstock logo) but that cannot be part of the prize. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 May I say you looked like a young Kevin Spacey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bass Doc Posted March 16, 2009 Author Share Posted March 16, 2009 [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='436727' date='Mar 16 2009, 10:32 PM']May I say you looked like a young Kevin Spacey.[/quote] I now look like Kevin Spacey's grandad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 [quote name='The Bass Doc' post='436722' date='Mar 16 2009, 10:25 PM']"When Leo met Howie" [attachment=22161:IMG_0002.jpg][/quote] Wow. Look at those trousers and that pocket protector. Leo Fender was a total poindexter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 I reckon that photo would be perfect for a spot-the-pickup competition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh3184 Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 (edited) "so Howie. Fancy touching my...you know...that string...eh?...eh? Go on, just say it" "G string Leo. Touch your G string. Nice one. Hahabloodyha." "Every time Howie! Gets me every time." Edited March 16, 2009 by josh3184 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Nice piece of history there, Doc. I assume you still have the bass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bass Doc Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share Posted March 17, 2009 (edited) [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='436995' date='Mar 17 2009, 10:41 AM']Nice piece of history there, Doc. I assume you still have the bass?[/quote] The bass in the picture was already in Leo's workshop - the one I owned at the time was a 78 Sunburst Stingray and I got his autograph on the owners manual - still have it. Unfortunately sometime after the visit I fell on hard times and had to sell the bass to a friend but on the basis I could have first option back. When he later got in touch it was to say the bass had been stolen - I'll always regret parting with it as it was my 'ticket' to meeting Leo having won the competion by buying the bass in the first place. In the 'not many people know this' category the first batch of Stingrays were issued with tapewound strings Edited March 17, 2009 by The Bass Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey1-8 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 What's the deal with all the pens in his shirt pocket? Makes me think of the gold stars McDonalds employees get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telebass Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Leo always had pens/pencils/small tools about him somewhere. Always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Nailed Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 [quote name='The Bass Doc' post='436722' date='Mar 16 2009, 10:25 PM'][attachment=22161:IMG_0002.jpg][/quote] Obviously a master craftsman...look at all the pens in his pocket! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 A typical Saturday afternoon in Howie's workshop. "Whey man Howie, a think me pick-ups fooked. Any chance ya can whip it oot and put us a Dimarzio in mate? An while yis on can yu tweak the action a midge's coz am gettin a bit o rattle at the dusty end... an' can ya dee it noo while a wait like?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bass Doc Posted March 18, 2009 Author Share Posted March 18, 2009 How did you know Leo spoke like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 (edited) [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=22161"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?act=attach...st&id=22161[/url] [quote name='The Bass Doc' post='437998' date='Mar 18 2009, 08:31 AM']How did you know Leo spoke like that?[/quote] Only a Geordie would keep one hand in his back pocket where his wallet was. Edited March 18, 2009 by warwickhunt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlthebassist Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 [quote name='The Bass Doc' post='436722' date='Mar 16 2009, 10:25 PM']The correct answer is Vox Symphonic 1962. I realise that most of you knew that but were too busy having fun with some offbeat comments so I have decided everybody gets the prize which is the attached copy of a photograph entitled "When Leo met Howie" [attachment=22161:IMG_0002.jpg] This was taken in June 1979 - that's me when I had something resembling a hairline and a waistline - all gawn now. And in case you're wondering, yes I did get his autograph (it looks a lot like the headstock logo) but that cannot be part of the prize.[/quote] Oh I LOVE this photo! "See Howie, this is where I should have put the bloody pickup in the first place!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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