For Sale: Gibson '73 EB-3

TomB · #1 07-04-2011, 06:55 PM

Here's up for sale a beautiful gig-ready '73 EB-3, lovingly modded by TB’er Meyatch. Here's a link to the original For Sale thread:

1973 Gibson EB3 FS

Since owning it I've tuned up the set-up and added new D’Addario Chromes, otherwise it’s unchanged from this discussion. Here’s your chance own a vintage short-scale Gibson bass that looks and plays great without giving up an arm or a leg.

I'm asking for $650 + shipping. Paypal is preferred.

davepikey81 · #2 07-05-2011, 12:12 PM

mmmmmm......givin it some thought

MaddAnthony_59 · #3 07-05-2011, 01:55 PM

Hot Damn! This BEAST is making the Rounds!

TomB · #4 07-05-2011, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by MaddAnthony_59

Hot Damn! This BEAST is making the Rounds!

...And it's getting better with each stop! It's a fantastic bass, actually. But, alas, I've confirmed that I can no longer comfortably gig a short-scale bass. My loss, somebody's gain.

MaddAnthony_59 · #5 07-06-2011, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by TomB

...And it's getting better with each stop! It's a fantastic bass, actually. But, alas, I've confirmed that I can no longer comfortably gig a short-scale bass. My loss, somebody's gain.

Yes, it started on TB with me. The flEaBay $eller assured me it was a LongScale bass. Sha! But it does seem to be getting better & better. 2 more owners, and I might want it back!

TomB · #6 07-06-2011, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by MaddAnthony_59

Yes, it started on TB with me. The flEaBay $eller assured me it was a LongScale bass. Sha! But it does seem to be getting better & better. 2 more owners, and I might want it back!

That you might! The bridge and rewiring work done by Meyatch are totally pro & solid. My tweaks are just the icing. Gig-tested and ready to go!

Tommygunn · #7 07-06-2011, 10:24 AM

Those actually wal pups?

TomB · #8 07-06-2011, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Tommygunn

Those actually wal pups?

Those are DiMarzio pickups.

ledyard · #9 07-07-2011, 10:32 AM

Are those Dimarzio's the direct replacement style pups for the EB basses? "Mudbuckers" I think, IIRC.

I had a 73 EB3, and then 05' and 07' reissues. GAWD I want this bass!!!!!

Hey Tom, the Wick is gone....but I have a roadworn Jazz coming

hint hint.

TomB · #10 07-07-2011, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ledyard

Are those Dimarzio's the direct replacement style pups for the EB basses? "Mudbuckers" I think, IIRC.

I had a 73 EB3, and then 05' and 07' reissues. GAWD I want this bass!!!!!

Hey Tom, the Wick is gone....but I have a roadworn Jazz coming

hint hint.

Though I don't know for sure, I think they are the DiMarzio Model 1 "Mudbucker" replacements, if only because they're a perfect fit for the neck position, and required some modification to fit the bridge position. They have a great tone, much clearer and more full-range than the old Gibson Mudbuckers, but still retaining the warmth that I love in a mahogany bass.

Oh... and I do think highly of the Roadworn Jazzes I've seen, but I'm pretty well set for J's. Thank you for the offer, though!

TomB · #11 07-20-2011, 05:23 AM

Hey folks, here's your opportunity for a vintage short-scale "player" Gibson with a carefully thought-out rewiring scheme, gig-tested and ready, nice hardshell case, at a reasonable price!

the art guy · #12 08-15-2011, 07:07 AM

How much does the sexy beast weigh?

TomB · #13 08-15-2011, 06:15 PM

So let's call it 9 pounds. It's an old mechanical scale, but that's the average of a couple of different techniques and a few weighings each.

starmann · #14 09-17-2011, 08:45 AM

Here is a bump for this Bass.

I own a "modern" version, A Gibson SG Bass.

The short scale is a blast to play, And with chromes (flat wounds), the tone is killer.

At this price you get an original at less than half the price of my SG...Remember though, for great tone I think you need Flat wounds on this bass.

TomB · #15 09-18-2011, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by starmann

Here is a bump for this Bass.

I own a "modern" version, A Gibson SG Bass.

The short scale is a blast to play, And with chromes (flat wounds), the tone is killer.

At this price you get an original at less than half the price of my SG...Remember though, for great tone I think you need Flat wounds on this bass.

Thanks for the bump, Starmann.

I agree! The dead Ernie Ball SS's that were on it when I got it had a cool boingy sound, but the Chromes instantly were the right choice. Now someone needs to play this one enough for them to break in properly!

Roadkill · #16 09-19-2011, 06:53 PM

Hey, any chance you're coming down to the NEGTG in RI?
New England FALL 2011 GTG - Save the Date! November 5, 2011
I might be interested in it if you still have it then...

Roadkill · #17 09-19-2011, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by TomB

I'll be in Savannah, Ga on 11/5. Happy to arrange a rendezvous in the mean time if you're serious.

It's kinda a strange little beast that would be fun to check out but probably not worth either of our time to set up such a long distance rendezvous just for maybe a 25% chance of me buying it

. If you're ever gigging down this way let me know

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dozicusmaximus · #18 09-28-2011, 07:47 AM

I wish I had use for a short scale. I need to stop playing downtuned metal... haha

TomB · #19 10-18-2011, 02:08 PM

$625 shipped. Thanks for looking!

ampegfuzz · #20 10-18-2011, 03:58 PM

If it wasnt for the short scale and body route i'd be all over it!!!!! good luck with the sale!