36-24-36

[nivramarvin]

A question for the experts: Do the numbers "36-24-36" have any deeper meaning?

Nice greetings - Wolfgang

[artyman]

Supposedly the vital statistics of an attractive woman

To conform with political correctness, other genders are available

[Derek Mowbray]

I have heard several versions of this, one is it was about Bridget Bardot or girl friend of Jet`s any others?.

[UlrichS]

The versions I have read about are either a young secretary in Peter Gormley's office or a former girlfriend of Jet.

[Moderne]

Supposedly the vital statistics of an attractive woman

To conform with political correctness, other genders are available

[abstamaria]

Yes, the numbers, the perceived ideal female measurements, were popular worldwide at the time. The Shadows just picked it up, most likely. A Google search will show the perception is still alive, but now subject to criticism in some quarters as unrealistic for most.

But, back to the Shadows, that’s a very distinctive bass sound. How does one achieve it? Our bass guitarist has been trying!

Andy

[JimN]

Yes, the numbers, the perceived ideal female measurements, were popular worldwide at the time. The Shadows just picked it up, most likely. A Google search will show the perception is still alive, but now subject to criticism in some quarters as unrealistic for most.

But, back to the Shadows, that’s a very distinctive bass sound. How does one achieve it? Our bass guitarist has been trying!

Andy

Flatwound strings. Lots of treble on the amplifier. Use a stiff pick.

[abstamaria]

Thanks, Jim.

[Didier]

A question for the experts: Do the numbers "36-24-36" have any deeper meaning?

Nice greetings - Wolfgang

That's the ideal female measurements in inches. When you play this tune in countries using the metric system, you should convert it in cm, and call it 90-60-90 !

Didier

[nivramarvin]

Thank you all - you never stop learning.