Greg Curbow passed away

[Luis Fabara]

I bought a couple of Cort Curbow basses from him a while ago, he gave me a top notch service and he modified one of them, with friendlyness and care.

My condolences to his family, he will be missed indeed.

 

[bassmonkeee]

Maybe the bass pics should be moved to a new thread.

 

[oversoul]

good idea, show your curbows coming up!

 

[mikezimmerman]

Wish I still had pics of all 8 of the Curbows that I've owned! Of course, Timothy and berklee64 have posted two of them already. Here are the two still in my possession--sorry for the crappy pic...

Mike

 

[emjazz]

I would like to ask people here show the Curbow's work to express our love of his instruments. We miss you! Greg. I think Greg will feel happy about his bass even come to Hong Kong.

Here is my Curbow International Exotic Petite 6

That looks just like the one that Skuli Sverrison plays. I love it!

 

[emjazz]

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

God bless you Greg.

 

[Dave Siff]

Bassmonkeee and me went up to Blue Ridge, GA. yesterday for Greg's memorial service. It was a nice remembrance of him. There were several of Greg's long-time friends and fellow musicians who told stories about him. He will most definitely be missed.

 

[Pete skjold]

I am just finding out about this today . I read about it in bassplayers editorial .

I hated reading it . I talked to Greg several times when I started on my path as a luthier . He sold me a gorgeous top of flamed maple . He was always very willing to answer question and I have always respected him as an artist and luthier . I had hoped to meet him some day . I always remember how important it is to be a nice person as much as anything . Greg tought me that . When ever I answer the phone I remember how he treated me , like I mattered .

I am very sad even though I know God's peace is with him . My deepest respect to his family and friends .

Pete Skjold

 

[Dr. Cheese]

Although I have seen and played custom Curbows before, I really hate it that it took his death to make me realize how neat his designs are. As I said in a few other posts, the Cort Curbow is the best polaying and sounding budget bass that I have ever had the pleasure of playing. I really encourage people to check out the Curbow website. You can get Cort Curbow's with some really nice electronics mods direct from Curbow. For bassists who want a great playing and sounding bass on a budget, this is a great option. It will also help maintain the operation that Greg Curbow built, and I think that would be a good thing.

 

[VinceLovesF]

R.I.P

 

[Zoot H Rollo]

i just read about Mr. Curbow in Bass Player.

shocked.

my heart goes out to him and his loved ones.

fred hodshon

 

[purfektstranger]

Mr Curbow's contribution to the instrument we all play and love will never go unnoticed. God bless his family and sincerest condolences for your loss.