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Would you be interested in buying a copy of the Gibson Bass Book for € 30?

Yes, I would buy one
46 (93.9%)
Yes, I would buy more than one
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No, I don't care for Gibson
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No, € 30 is too much
0 (0%)

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Would you buy a copy of the Gibson Bass Book?
« on: September 01, 2016, 11:50:43 AM »
Some of you may know that I've been working on a book about Gibson basses for quite a few years.
Well, the book is finished! And I can have it printed. The only question is, how many am I going to have printed?
So I need your help. How many of you would be interested in buying the book?

The book consists of 180 pages.
Printed in full colour on 115 grams matt MC. With 300 grams soft cover.
Over 400 pictures of more than 80 different Gibson models (and more than 70 Epiphones).
Each bass has it's own short description with little facts.
It is not a scientific / encyclopedic piece of work, but rather the work of an aficionado.
But it is the only book in the world about Gibson basses! 8)

The price will be € 30,-
Shipping cost depends on where you live (EU and US € 11,50)

The idea is to have the book available within two months from now.
I would like to know who would be interested in buying the book. This is not a sign in list (I may do that later).

Here's a few examples from spreads in the book:









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Re: Would you buy a copy of the Gibson Bass Book?
« Reply #1 on: September 01, 2016, 01:25:28 PM »
I would.
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Re: Would you buy a copy of the Gibson Bass Book?
« Reply #2 on: September 01, 2016, 01:51:05 PM »
I would put it on my Christmas list
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Re: Would you buy a copy of the Gibson Bass Book?
« Reply #3 on: September 01, 2016, 03:39:19 PM »
Do you mind if I link this in an Australian bass players forum, Ozbass? There may be a few guys there that may be interested.
Also might be an idea to post in the Thunderbird Club on TB. There are guys there who may also be interested (some of which frequent here, but maybe not all).
Looks good BTW.
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Re: Would you buy a copy of the Gibson Bass Book?
« Reply #4 on: September 01, 2016, 04:07:42 PM »
I'd be in, Rob
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Re: Would you buy a copy of the Gibson Bass Book?
« Reply #5 on: September 01, 2016, 05:34:03 PM »
I'd take two. One for home and one for the studio.
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Re: Would you buy a copy of the Gibson Bass Book?
« Reply #6 on: September 01, 2016, 07:25:43 PM »
im in for sure.
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Re: Would you buy a copy of the Gibson Bass Book?
« Reply #7 on: September 01, 2016, 08:41:37 PM »
I would be interested for sure! How much is that in US $
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Re: Would you buy a copy of the Gibson Bass Book?
« Reply #8 on: September 01, 2016, 08:58:57 PM »
I'm in as long as I can afford the final cost.

Quote from: Grog on September 01, 2016, 08:41:37 PM
I would be interested for sure! How much is that in US $

€30 = $33.60 today. The way the Euro has been going, it may wind up being less.
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Re: Would you buy a copy of the Gibson Bass Book?
« Reply #9 on: September 01, 2016, 10:46:22 PM »
I would gladly support this- I'm in.

Sample pages look great!
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Re: Would you buy a copy of the Gibson Bass Book?
« Reply #10 on: September 01, 2016, 11:34:57 PM »
Quote from: veebass on September 01, 2016, 03:39:19 PM
Do you mind if I link this in an Australian bass players forum, Ozbass? There may be a few guys there that may be interested.
Also might be an idea to post in the Thunderbird Club on TB. There are guys there who may also be interested (some of which frequent here, but maybe not all).
Looks good BTW.

Oh yes, please do. Thank you.
I've already posted this over at Talkbass. But a post over there always sinks back a few pages within an hour or so.

I also have a website up, where I will be selling the book. At the moment, there is not much to look at. But I will fill the site when I have the books printed and well.

http://www.thegibsonbassbook.com
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Re: Would you buy a copy of the Gibson Bass Book?
« Reply #11 on: September 02, 2016, 12:57:19 AM »
If you have a flyer, I'll put it on the wall in my shop. Most people in south east Norway is now aware that I have a slight gibson bass fetish going
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Re: Would you buy a copy of the Gibson Bass Book?
« Reply #12 on: September 02, 2016, 01:23:19 AM »
Quote from: Basvarken on September 01, 2016, 11:34:57 PM
Oh yes, please do. Thank you.
I've already posted this over at Talkbass. But a post over there always sinks back a few pages within an hour or so.

I also have a website up, where I will be selling the book. At the moment, there is not much to look at. But I will fill the site when I have the books printed and well.

http://www.thegibsonbassbook.com

No problems, I'll post a link to this thread on Ozbass.

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 http://www.ozbassforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=20740
« Last Edit: September 02, 2016, 01:30:19 AM by veebass »
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Re: Would you buy a copy of the Gibson Bass Book?
« Reply #13 on: September 02, 2016, 01:40:35 AM »
I'm a good chance, certainly interested.
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Re: Would you buy a copy of the Gibson Bass Book?
« Reply #14 on: September 02, 2016, 01:43:25 AM »
Quote from: RedVee on September 02, 2016, 01:40:35 AM
I'm a good chance, certainly interested.

Welcome, mate!
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