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Greg Curbow passed away
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I never met Greg, since I live across the ocean, but I was lucky enough to buy a one of a kind neck that he built. It might sound like a small deal to most people, but this neck basically defines my sound. I've tried other necks on the same bass and nothing else even comes close. He was one of the most innovative and greatest builders in the world.
I'm very, very sad to hear of the passing of one of the people who has meant most to me as a musician.
Thank you Greg
/Johan Hansén-Larson
I'm very, very sad to hear of the passing of one of the people who has meant most to me as a musician.
Thank you Greg
/Johan Hansén-Larson
Greg was more than a luthier, he was truly an artist. The XT33, International Exotic Petite and the Acoustic Electric bass are playable works of art.
Greg, you will be missed.
Greg, you will be missed.
one of his basses ended up in a guitar center near me a few years back.
it was an amazing instrument. if every one that he made was like that, then he made a lot of people happy.
RIP
it was an amazing instrument. if every one that he made was like that, then he made a lot of people happy.
RIP
Had occasion to talk with him some years ago, at which time he was a tremendous help to me. I am so sorry to hear of his passing.
Here is Greg's obituary from today's Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
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I found out this morning. There was a right up the Atlanta Journal. I was totally stunned. I new he had been ill and had surgery. I went to see him after his first surgery. He was doing great then. A little foggy but great.
I feel guilty. I just kinda got caught up in life and hadnt gotten back there to see him. Then I find this out. He only lives 45 minutes from me. I cant believe hes gone.
God Bless You Greg Curbow.
If anyone in Ga is going to the memorial and wants to know where it is or ride with someone let me know. I'll be there. I talked to Margret this morning she did say they were gonna keep the School and the Guitars going. I firmly believe he would have wanted that.
Greg Beasley
678-725-5939 Cell
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I feel guilty. I just kinda got caught up in life and hadnt gotten back there to see him. Then I find this out. He only lives 45 minutes from me. I cant believe hes gone.
God Bless You Greg Curbow.
If anyone in Ga is going to the memorial and wants to know where it is or ride with someone let me know. I'll be there. I talked to Margret this morning she did say they were gonna keep the School and the Guitars going. I firmly believe he would have wanted that.
Greg Beasley
678-725-5939 Cell
706-253-3350 Home
What a terrible loss. I was shocked to see the thread today...
I got to know Greg pretty well during the building of what turned out to be an absolutely incredible buckeye burl bass. We hit some speed bumps that were beyond both of our controls and knocked heads a couple times along the way, but Greg was always a classy guy and we'd simply agree to disagree as friends whenever there was a difference of opinion.
A week in "Curbow Time" was definitely nothing like what my calendar shows a week to be.
He was a real character and I'll miss him.
As far as his work goes, that buckeye bass was one of the most incredible works of art that I'd ever seen or played. Just to show an example of what he could do, even after he'd gotten sick and was going through some pretty rough treatments...
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I got to know Greg pretty well during the building of what turned out to be an absolutely incredible buckeye burl bass. We hit some speed bumps that were beyond both of our controls and knocked heads a couple times along the way, but Greg was always a classy guy and we'd simply agree to disagree as friends whenever there was a difference of opinion.
A week in "Curbow Time" was definitely nothing like what my calendar shows a week to be.
He was a real character and I'll miss him.As far as his work goes, that buckeye bass was one of the most incredible works of art that I'd ever seen or played. Just to show an example of what he could do, even after he'd gotten sick and was going through some pretty rough treatments...
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Such sad news.
We just wanted to express our sympathy to Margaret and all Greg's friends and family.
Greg will always be a sunny memory in *our* life. He was one of the first to welcome us into the circle of bass-builders. In fact, we met Greg the very first time we exhibited at the summer NAMM show in Nashville. He was a hoot, and we had such fun with him that we even shared booth space after that. We are richer for having crossed paths with him - sharing lots of laughter, loving music, discussing the challenges of making tools which allow others to express their own creativity. There were a lot of long chats on the phone too, back then, when Greg very generously acted as a sounding board and voice of reason .... well, maybe not always "voice of reason" - those conversations certainly didn't stay serious all the time. We shared our dreams with Greg as we were starting out in this business, and he gave us lots of encouragement when we needed it.
Now that he's released from the physical world -
may he find whatever he most dreams of and desires -
peace, rest, tranquility ...
or the powerful freedom to travel and dream and play
well beyond the boundaries that confine us here.
No doubt he's watching over those he loves ...
because love certainly had to be the core of his spirit,
as it was reflected in his work.
He was a very special man,
and he will be missed.
Sincerely,
Steve and Jill Azola
We just wanted to express our sympathy to Margaret and all Greg's friends and family.
Greg will always be a sunny memory in *our* life. He was one of the first to welcome us into the circle of bass-builders. In fact, we met Greg the very first time we exhibited at the summer NAMM show in Nashville. He was a hoot, and we had such fun with him that we even shared booth space after that. We are richer for having crossed paths with him - sharing lots of laughter, loving music, discussing the challenges of making tools which allow others to express their own creativity. There were a lot of long chats on the phone too, back then, when Greg very generously acted as a sounding board and voice of reason .... well, maybe not always "voice of reason" - those conversations certainly didn't stay serious all the time. We shared our dreams with Greg as we were starting out in this business, and he gave us lots of encouragement when we needed it.
Now that he's released from the physical world -
may he find whatever he most dreams of and desires -
peace, rest, tranquility ...
or the powerful freedom to travel and dream and play
well beyond the boundaries that confine us here.
No doubt he's watching over those he loves ...
because love certainly had to be the core of his spirit,
as it was reflected in his work.
He was a very special man,
and he will be missed.
Sincerely,
Steve and Jill Azola
I talked to Greg last year about some new basses he had designed for an upcoming company "Whitlight Design" and he was so enthusiastic about them. I remember him saying " If your lookin' fer somthin' a 'lil different, check 'em out, they'll be on display at NAMM this year" he didnt tell me they were gonna be like 5 grand!!! 
we discussed for days him doing modifications on some of my basses. What a truly great guy, he always had time to talk about basses. Loud and compassionate about lutherie. RIP Greg. You WILL be Missed. 
we discussed for days him doing modifications on some of my basses. What a truly great guy, he always had time to talk about basses. Loud and compassionate about lutherie. RIP Greg. You WILL be Missed. Terribly sad. I didn't know him personally but I did frequent Midnight Music back in the mid 80's. Greg patched up an old Wal Pro I had acquired that had a chunk missing out of the body. Fixed it up and refinished in trans white and my main bass 20+ years later. Truely a great craftsman!
I send my condolences to his family and friends.
dunc
I send my condolences to his family and friends.
dunc
These are a few pics I have of the Curbow I got from PlanetBoulder a while back. It was one of Greg's first basses (I believe) and even then the quality was outstanding.
Using Bart pups and tone controls, a Corian nut (!), super-fast neck with strings that almost touched the fretboard and NEVER buzzed and that gorgeous hand-shaped body. I think I traded it to LamarJones after having it for a while but I'll never forget it.
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The band in Heaven has some SERIOUS Bottom End now
Using Bart pups and tone controls, a Corian nut (!), super-fast neck with strings that almost touched the fretboard and NEVER buzzed and that gorgeous hand-shaped body. I think I traded it to LamarJones after having it for a while but I'll never forget it.
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The band in Heaven has some SERIOUS Bottom End now
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