A week ago, my collegue Tom and I went to Frankfurt to shoot pictures of the mighty Kollekshön. In three days time we shot more than 1100 pics of the Gibson basses at Uwe's office where we set up a portable photo studio.
Uwe has an anekdote with almost every bass; every time I walked into his room to pick up the next bass he went: "oh yeah that one, you know that this one was built by..." The man is a walking Gibson / Music encyclopedia.
We got to see Uwe play with his new band in a real Schlosskeller. We heard/saw him play thirds and way past the 12th fret just to annoy his son Leon (who looks like Keith Richards anno '73).
Did you know Uwe is an excelllent cook? He cooked us the most delicious lamb with sweet potatoes and asparagus. It was incredible.
This week I've been sifting through 1100+ pics to see which ones are the best for the Gibson Bass Book that I've been working on for quite a while now.
The idea to make this book was born back in the Dudepit days when Chris Dekker and I got together and brainstormed about the whole idea. But a few times in a row we had to put it aside because work/life got in the way. But at the beginning of 2011 I decided to actually go make this bloody book.
I made a lay-out with pics I found on the Internet, just to get started.
Now I have the largest part of the photography done. And I'm working my way through the book to replace the Internet pics with the new real pics.
I'm really enjoying doing this. I'm combining several passions of mine in one.
Hope to get it done before december 2011.
Thank you very much for your hospitality and help Uwe!
It was an amazing weekend, you made us feel very welcome.
Big hug (and a kiss for the lovely Edith who made us the awesome breakfasts)
Here's a few examples:
Red G3
(http://gallery.me.com/vdbroekrob/100320/IMG_3327/web.jpg?ver=13083447780001)
EB-3
(http://gallery.me.com/vdbroekrob/100320/IMG_3671/web.jpg?ver=13083447850001)
Funky Fungus
(http://gallery.me.com/vdbroekrob/100320/IMG_3689/web.jpg?ver=13083447980001)
Clown bass twins
(http://gallery.me.com/vdbroekrob/100320/IMG_3897/web.jpg?ver=13083447920001)
Uwe showing me where the 12th fret is.
(http://gallery.me.com/vdbroekrob/100320/IMG_3890/web.jpg?ver=13083447720001)
now this will be an awesome book. count me in for a sale.
Excellent!
Count me in also!! If I have anything you need, let me know................. Play that funky fungus white boy!
8) :popcorn:
Best of luck with the project Rob!
What format and price range are you aiming for...? we are talking high-end I presume rather than the volume market...
This will be great. :thumbsup:
Awesome Rob!
It's a fantastic idea and I'll really look forward to buying the book, thank you and Uwe for making it possble.
you guys are the best :toast:
Unfortunately, my TV yellow Doublecut Junior EB-0 turned out white in all pictures the two Dutchmen shot ... An amazing phenomenon well worth additional scrutiny here.
(You of all people should know better than to infer something and fail to produce the evidence) ;D
Quote from: uwe on June 17, 2011, 05:18:27 PM
Unfortunately, my TV yellow Doublecut Junior EB-0 turned out white in all pictures the two Dutchmen shot ... An amazing phenomenon well worth additional scrutiny here.
:mrgreen:
Shot with 55 year old black and white film, no doubt. :P
Not a 7ender in sight! my kinda book ;D
Quote from: uwe on June 17, 2011, 05:18:27 PM
Unfortunately, my TV yellow Doublecut Junior EB-0 turned out white in all pictures the two Dutchmen shot ... An amazing phenomenon well worth additional scrutiny here.
I found out last winter, photographing many different types of guitars, in the same setting, is not as easy as it looks. ??? Trying to cancel out shadows & minimize refections is tough. The black background looks great! :thumbsup:
Quote from: Grog on June 17, 2011, 08:37:52 PM
I found out last winter, photographing many different types of guitars, in the same setting, is not as easy as it looks. ??? Trying to cancel out shadows & minimize refections is tough. The black background looks great! :thumbsup:
Uwe wasn't being serious. It has to do with the myth behind TV Yellow, which he pretends to believe.
Great shots, Rob!
very, very koooool!
Definitely looks like you were having fun, great job!
Will it be published in english ?
Of course!
I'll keep y'all posted.
cool!what a great idea.
I hope you do better than Vintage Guitar on a '59-'60 EBO picture. If I can help, let me know, I can always photoshop out the Tele pup in mine ;D. Or does Uwe have one I haven't seen?
Quote from: dadagoboi on June 18, 2011, 03:25:24 PM
I hope you do better than Vintage Guitar on a '59-'60 EBO picture. If I can help, let me know, I can always photoshop out the Tele pup in mine ;D. Or does Uwe have one I haven't seen?
Uwe has one refinned in TV Yellow.
And (referring to his remarks above) here's proof that it photographs in the proper color, not all white. :P
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v615/uwehornung/Junior1c.jpg)
Should have known. I believe the original 'TV' reference was to the $50 Les Paul TV model, no truth at all to that color myth. I refinned one Burgundy Mist around the same time as my EBO.
Yeah, but look what happens when you shoot it in black and white!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v47/gcarlston/dudepit/JuniorTV.jpg)
I seem to recall one Doktor selling a melody makeresque bass to heir collector.Hmmmm.......
If you'd like any Non-Stock colors ( think pretty ;D )for the Thunderbirds let me know.
Quote from: OldManC on June 18, 2011, 08:42:52 PM
Yeah, but look what happens when you shoot it in black and white!
..
My response (http://www.maximumdonline.com/tvwavs/wiseguy.wav) ;D
I'm bummed, the link didn't work!
Edited, try again. :)
Quote from: Dave W on June 19, 2011, 02:51:04 PM
Edited, try again. :)
Yaaaay! You should know my searching for that link before you fixed it led to my three year old and I watching a number of Stooges clips this afternoon. He's now running around calling his brother a wise guy. No smacks on the noggin so far...
Sounds like a Happy Fathers Day!
I want one of these books when it comes out!!!!
Quote from: OldManC on June 18, 2011, 08:42:52 PM
Yeah, but look what happens when you shoot it in black and white!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v47/gcarlston/dudepit/JuniorTV.jpg)
That is exactly how it looks to me. On all pictures.
Quote from: uwe on June 20, 2011, 06:21:42 AM
That is exactly how it looks to me. On all pictures.
You're hoping that someone, somewhere, lands at this thread and takes you seriously.
Can't fool me, don't forget that I took that pic at my house. :P
My co-worker is color blind, I imagine that is close to what he sees............
Now I understand why you don't collect for fins
Quote from: OldManC on June 18, 2011, 08:42:52 PM
Yeah, but look what happens when you shoot it in black and white!
(Photoshop... :P ;D)
duh!
Quote from: dadagoboi on June 20, 2011, 10:51:12 AM
Now I understand why you don't collect for fins
:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
Quote from: uwe on June 21, 2011, 10:29:59 AM
:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
Also some of your 'whimsical' color choices. And fungus.
His most whimsical basses are they ones I suggested :-*
Guilty on all three counts!
Well, as they say, "Behind every great man there's a...."
A Fraulein......safely ( for him and Ze Kollekshon) on the other side of the planet ;)
I'm trying to not get negative here, but what the hell!!
(http://i999.photobucket.com/albums/af119/Grog_03/Junior1cneg.jpg)
I'm not sure whether I would be entirely relaxed with Mark behind me! I would have to warm to the situation first.
Quote from: sniper on June 17, 2011, 03:39:07 PM
now this will be an awesome book. count me in for a sale.
+1
me too :)
Quote from: uwe on June 22, 2011, 03:09:32 AM
I'm not sure whether I would be entirely relaxed with Mark behind me! I would have to warm to the situation first.
I hear its better to be relaxed....good for the body, good for the soul.
Sh.t, this thred is deviating a little too much, Uwes talking bout three c(o)unts, having Mark in his back and now Chromium say's it's good for your body....... your all coming slowly out of the bushes... (whatever your've been doing there..) :sad: ;D
I keep my bush trimmed....... :gay:
Quote from: uwe on June 22, 2011, 03:09:32 AM
I'm not sure whether I would be entirely relaxed with Mark behind me! I would have to warm to the situation first.
Everybody thinks it hurts............A little slippery stuff and it's all good ;)
Shaved Poodle ;)
I prefer Ren & Stimpy's shaven Yak....
(http://moviesmedia.ign.com/movies/image/72-Ren&Stimpy-figures_sm.jpg)
ARGHH!!! >:( I see anyhting to do with Ren and Stimpy and the Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy song starts running through my head! And keeps running and running ;D
And Mark I was going say something like a Flamingo - somhow poodle works as well ;)
Quote from: Lightyear on June 22, 2011, 07:23:52 PM
ARGHH!!! >:( I see anyhting to do with Ren and Stimpy and the Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy song starts running through my head! And keeps running and running ;D
And Mark I was going say something like a Flamingo - somhow poodle works as well ;)
Please, try VERY hard to avoid humming, whistling or singing "Don't Whiz On The Electric Fence"!
Or, of course, "Log". (My 2nd favorite.)
Quote from: Pilgrim on June 22, 2011, 08:57:33 PM
Please, try VERY hard to avoid humming, whistling or singing "Don't Whiz On The Electric Fence"!
Or, of course, "Log". (My 2nd favorite.)
:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Believe it or not I don't know of these 'toon-types and for fear of further distortion of my pschye I shall not even think of researching further... ;D
Are those some of the potential 2012 presidential candidates?
Quote from: dadagoboi on June 23, 2011, 02:18:13 PM
Are those some of the potential 2012 presidential candidates?
They might as well be. :P