Members Prockenklang Posted August 13, 2005 Members Share Posted August 13, 2005 I am very sad to report that my dear friend,guitar and bass builder Greg Curbow passed away this morning. A memorial service will be held on August 19th at 3:00 at St.Luke's Episcopal Church in Blueridge,Ga. Margret Curbow has asked that donations be sent to the Curbow School Of Luthiery. For more information,please contact Curbow String Instruments at 706-374-2873 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members the_big_geez Posted August 13, 2005 Members Share Posted August 13, 2005 This is indeed unfortunate news. My most sincere condolences to his family. His legacy will live on though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretless Posted August 13, 2005 Members Share Posted August 13, 2005 RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members J. Posted August 13, 2005 Members Share Posted August 13, 2005 Out of all the boutique basses I've ever played, his was by far the best. The man knew how to build an instrument that fit the human hand like none other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassmaniac Posted August 13, 2005 Members Share Posted August 13, 2005 Sorry to hear that. He did make some excellent instruments.RIP Greg Curbow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nicolinadepapa Posted August 13, 2005 Members Share Posted August 13, 2005 Rest In Peace, Greg Curbow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members venturawest Posted August 13, 2005 Members Share Posted August 13, 2005 never knew him, but we will all miss his craftsmanship, perfectionism, and vision. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rikshaw Posted August 14, 2005 Members Share Posted August 14, 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bass8987 Posted August 14, 2005 Members Share Posted August 14, 2005 RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members the_big_geez Posted August 14, 2005 Members Share Posted August 14, 2005 Having no better idea than this, I sent the following to his email address, (which was the sole point of contact on either of his websites). To whomever should receive this, On behalf of the entire Bass Forum at Harmony Central, please accept our heartfelt and most sincere condolences on your loss. We share in it with you. Greg was a great contributor to music and luthierie, who has left us all far too soon. His work will endure through the soulful and passionate tones of those forunate enough to own one of his creations; creations which will be treasured for an eternity. Through his work, he lives on. Respectfully yours, Gavin 'Grumpy Polecat' Parrish I just felt like I ought to do SOMETHING... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LeBraniac Posted August 14, 2005 Members Share Posted August 14, 2005 Originally posted by the_big_geez Having no better idea than this, I sent the following to his email address, (which was the sole point of contact on either of his websites).To whomever should receive this,On behalf of the entire Bass Forum at Harmony Central, please accept our heartfelt and most sincere condolences on your loss. We share in it with you.Greg was a great contributor to music and luthierie, who has left us all far too soon. His work will endure through the soulful and passionate tones of those forunate enough to own one of his creations; creations which will be treasured for an eternity.Through his work, he lives on.Respectfully yours,Gavin 'Grumpy Polecat' Parrish I just felt like I ought to do SOMETHING... Amen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassthumpintwin Posted August 14, 2005 Members Share Posted August 14, 2005 man.... I JUST played a Cort Curbow for the first time yesterday.... what a coincidence.... I hope it wasnt my wanking that did him in........................ In all seriousness though.... he was a great contributor to the bass world. I'm sure he'll be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted August 14, 2005 Members Share Posted August 14, 2005 Originally posted by the_big_geez Having no better idea than this, I sent the following to his email address, (which was the sole point of contact on either of his websites).To whomever should receive this,On behalf of the entire Bass Forum at Harmony Central, please accept our heartfelt and most sincere condolences on your loss. We share in it with you.Greg was a great contributor to music and luthierie, who has left us all far too soon. His work will endure through the soulful and passionate tones of those forunate enough to own one of his creations; creations which will be treasured for an eternity.Through his work, he lives on.Respectfully yours,Gavin 'Grumpy Polecat' Parrish I just felt like I ought to do SOMETHING... Well done bro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dane Posted August 14, 2005 Members Share Posted August 14, 2005 Very sad news to read this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MageZ Posted August 14, 2005 Members Share Posted August 14, 2005 His instruments were quite different. In the best possible way. Too bad he will no make them more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members james on bass Posted August 15, 2005 Members Share Posted August 15, 2005 What a shame. He built some truly wonderful instruments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cortfan Posted August 15, 2005 Members Share Posted August 15, 2005 My condolences, also. He had a very excellent reputation, and answered customer service personnally a lot of times. He was very good at backing up his products, and even worked with Cort on the basses they manufactured with his name. We will all miss him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassman1956 Posted August 15, 2005 Members Share Posted August 15, 2005 Gawd, I like the looks of this bass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Never_Grew_Up Posted August 19, 2005 Members Share Posted August 19, 2005 I read about Greg in the Atlanta Journal. While I don't own any of his basses, I have coveted them. I've been to his store in Morganton a few times, the 1st before I even knew it was Greg's. I walked in to this litlle bitty musice store in the middle of nowhere & saw 4 or 5 real Curbow basses and a few of the ones he designed for Cort. I commented on how surprised I was that there would be so many high end instruments outside New York, LA, Nashville, or Atlanta. The guy behind the counter (the English guy whose name I'm sorry I don't recall) said that's because it's Greg's store. About then Greg came in we had a great chat about bass design & his work with Cort. I have 2 Cort guitars & I bought a Regal from the store that very day.I would pop in whenever I was in the area, just to say hi or see how his school program was going, but unfortunately my last time up there I didn't have the time. I will always regret that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sunburstbasser Posted August 19, 2005 Members Share Posted August 19, 2005 There is a tribute thread at the Cort forum, for anyone interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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