Hanks initialled strat
Posted:
19 Jan 2010, 18:36by keithmantle
Hi All, Have just bought an original EP, Shadows to the Fore 1961, on the cover it shows Hank has had the letters HBM (1"high approx) stuck on the body above the last fret, I also have a copy of The Sadows by themselves priced 3s-6p and always thought it was the same photo, but they are slightly different(obviously from the same roll of film) the guitar looks like the original 1959 36**** . I can't ever remember HBM on his guitars
Re: Hanks initialled strat
Posted:
20 Jan 2010, 08:40by David Martin
Yep... I had the letters too, but never got the Strat in the '60s. Been compensating ever since (what a great excuse!)
Re: Hanks initialled strat
Posted:
20 Jan 2010, 09:43by RUSSET
Got some on my Jap HBM Strat now. They are slide-on fancy gold initials from 'Partners' stationary stores. No adhesives involved either, & they can be pealed straight off again, if needed. You just have to clean the area on which to stick them with a damp cloth impregnated with a little bit of water & washing up liquid, to remove any grease/oil/sweat from the surface, & then dry it thoroughly.
Tony.
Re: Hanks initialled strat
Posted:
20 Jan 2010, 11:45by Amanda
Dave,
It's only sad if you had HBM on it.
As for sticking the letters on I told Keith last night, to make sure
they stay in place a couple of small panel pins would be a good idea!
Amanda
Re: Hanks initialled strat
Posted:
20 Jan 2010, 12:47by neil2726
Amanda. you might have to remind Ecca not to use 6" nails!
Re: Hanks initialled strat
Posted:
20 Jan 2010, 16:30by siesta beach
Right - I'm orft to Woolie's - Durn it - They've gone bust! So no sweetie's either!
