A couple photos from the archives in SLO

[fly]

i'd like to see pics of said "penny bass"

and any other info from BP is too cool as well............



bring on the stories BP

 

[overtime]

Thanks BP for sharing your world with ours.Very cool....Keep it coming.

 

[leftyguitarblue]

I could read these stories all day. It's interesting to hear the inner workings of a company that I love and respect. What other company has its "poppa" on the forums talking about creation of instruments and the stories behind them??

Awesome.

 

[brasco68]

I could read these stories all day. It's interesting to hear the inner workings of a company that I love and respect. What other company has its "poppa" on the forums talking about creation of instruments and the stories behind them??

Awesome.

It's a wonderful thing....look forward to more! Thanks Poppa!

 

[NorM]

I do recall the large box of protos and BP taking the time to tell the stories. Also the phrase:
And you thought we wouldn't go there.

If I can find the picture I will share one of my favorite memories from that cold windy day.

 

[wired]

BP -

Great pics & as always, great stories.

Was the EVH body design/shape changed much during the design process? Or, was Dudley's original idea from the beginning to kind of fuse a Tele & LP?

 

[word]

cool

 

[Mick]

Well, I have seen the EVH Memorial Cardboard Boxes of Rejected Body Styles, so I knew there was a boatload, but a lot of the guys weren't there and I thought they might enjoy the read.

And sure, I bait you a LITTLE, but then something new always comes out of it, like the digital measuring and the assymetrical neck. (And the guy living in the toilet.)

I'm a good little moderator!

Jackie

1. I were not there! I were not there!

2. love the story

3. You´re a great moderator!!! Soulclap from the guitar side of life!

 

[carpedebass]

I want to work for Music Man! That would be a great job!

 

[Buzzman]

This is why I used to watch those "Behind The Music" shows back in the 90's.
I don't care much for sports. For me its music, comedy and movies. And this thread has supplied a little bit of everything.

Perhaps I'm late to the party but I would love to hear the whole EVH story. I never really knew what happened with that project. If it's in "The Vault", then it's none of my/our business, but if there is a version that could be shared that would be great.

Onward and upward!

Buzz

 

[Larry]

Very cool BP Thanks for sharing

 

[DavidOfOz]

Thanks BP...keep the pictures and stories coming!

 

[NorM]

In order to not mis-quote or provide mis-information, I will be intentionally vague. Hopefully a rightful authority figure will clear up any details if necessary.

One of my favorite stories that BP told:

An artist's guitar was shipped back to SLO for some repair or modification. This guitar was reported to be the artist's #2 guitar for playing concerts and recording and had some unique personal modifications. After the guitar was received, EBMM was notified that the relationship between the them was to be dissolved. Shortly after that there was a request for the guitar to be returned. BP informed them that the guitar would not be returned and would remain in SLO.

Somewhere I have a picture of DWF1004 holding that guitar at the open house. It really meant a lot for him to have that opportunity and I really enjoyed it too. If I can find the picture I'll post it.

 

[Hellboy]

Very inspiring thread. Great thanks indeed.

//Jan

 

[bigvissch]

Thanks BP. I love your stories. Please keep 'em coming.

 

[fly]

Somewhere I have a picture of DWF1004 holding that guitar at the open house. It really meant a lot for him to have that opportunity and I really enjoyed it too. If I can find the picture I'll post it.

that'd be too cool.......

 

[bovinehost]

In order to not mis-quote or provide mis-information, I will be intentionally vague. Hopefully a rightful authority figure will clear up any details if necessary.

For whatever it's worth, I do believe you're right on the money with that one, NoRm.

 

[Big Poppa]

yeah but enough about evh how about leo randy louis........

 

[sloshep]

yeah but enough about evh how about leo randy louis........

Yes, I agree with BP. I have never heard any of the stories on Randy or Louis. More Leo stories would be real cool too.

 

[bovinehost]

yeah but enough about evh how about leo randy louis........

I'm continually interested about the relationship between your dad and Leo. I mean, they were contemporaries, mostly. Leo was certainly already established, but Ernie became a sixties icon and made his name and his fortune with something Leo thought was not worth investigating. I mean, at least at the time, Leo kind of gaffed off the entire concept of custom (smaller) string gauges. Did he ever say to you, "Your dad was right"?

It really does fascinate me - as I'm sure it does many others. And - we've talked about this - as bass players, we have to worship at the Leo Altar. Okay, I do. But you knew Leo personally, which gives you some insight into the question - is Dudley Gimpel the modern-day Leo Fender? I think I know what Dudley would say, but what do YOU think, Biff? Isn't Dudley what Leo would have been if Leo had been a player rather than a tinkerer?

Another thing is - and I know the answer to this but you really should explain it for the guys - how much influence did your dad have once you bought Music Man?

I ask because I believed, way back in the dark ages, that your dad rescued Music Man. I'm sure a lot of the forumites think that, too. What happened when Music Man came up for sale? What did you say to your pops and what did he say to you?

Hoo, I have a lot of questions. And not just because I have a big fat file full of your answers, but because I think it's one of the most fascinating periods, ever, for bassists.

the still poking you, sure,

Jackie