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02-19-2013, 04:01 PM
| | | | NOBD......Gibson EB3
I picked up this Gibson EB3 from my uncle this weekend. He has had it for a long time my other uncle bought it new. I don't know the year on it. It's a little rough but for what paid I can't complain($300) Everything works perfectly on this bass. Does anyone know how the switch works like which position is for neck pickup only ect. |
02-19-2013, 05:06 PM
| | | http://www.flyguitars.com/gibson/bass/EB3.php The 4 way switch is a varitone switch and others could chime in on it's function, but I don't think it's a pickup switch. This site will give you a good start as to year ect...KOOL bass..... cherish it, never change it and think of your Uncle whenever you play it. Also, check out THE LAST BASS OUTPOST for lots o Gibson love and knowledge.
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02-19-2013, 07:51 PM
| | | | Oh i will this thing sounds great. I don't know much about gibson eb3`s but it plays nice. I have a few other basses but this will get alot of play. |
02-19-2013, 07:59 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Austin, TX | | | Great deal! With the 3 point bridge it is mid to late 70's. What is the serial number on back of the headstock?
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02-19-2013, 08:06 PM
| | | | Looks to be 100096 but it is hard to read |
02-19-2013, 08:30 PM
|  | Registered User | | | | | Varitone Positions:
1 - Neck P/U with choke
2 - Bridge P/U
3 - Both Pickups
4 - Neck P/U no choke
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02-19-2013, 08:36 PM
| | | | Thanks for the varitone positions i could tell a difference but wasnt sure what was what. All i need to do is find a bridge cover hopefully an old one. |
02-19-2013, 08:51 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2006 Location: Land of Lakland | | | Change the bridge and play it hard. |
02-19-2013, 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by cajunbass1985  Thanks for the varitone positions i could tell a difference but wasnt sure what was what. All i need to do is find a bridge cover hopefully an old one. | Theres a seller listing NOS ones on ebay for 20 bucks each (not endorsing the guy just mentioning it). Personally I'm in the camp of people that realy like the 3 point bridge so if I were you I'd keep it, get the cover and enjoy the bass.
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02-19-2013, 09:07 PM
| | | | If there's no holes for a bridge cover already, I'd definitely leave it alone!
Just play it, man! That was my first bass in '67-'68. Wish I could find one for $300. You did good! Resist the temptation to sell it, even if times get rough. |
02-19-2013, 09:35 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado | | | There's nothing wrong with that bridge. The thing to do with something like that which came through your family is DO NOT MODIFY IT. Keep it as is, and enjoy it. You will be very well served by that bass exactly the way it's set up now.
Your uncle made you an "in family" price. You got a great deal on that...and I'm guessing he intends for you to keep it.
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02-19-2013, 09:38 PM
| | | The holes are there im guessing it came with it. I'm not gonna mod it in  any way. I'm not going to sale it if i can help it. I've been after him for years to buy it. I've offers from friends already for a good amount more than i paid but I can't sale it. Its just to fun to play. |
02-19-2013, 09:39 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado | | Quote:
Originally Posted by cajunbass1985 The holes are there im guessing it came with it. I'm not gonna mod it in any way. I'm not going to sale it if i can help it. I've been after him for years to buy it. I've offers from friends already for a good amount more than i paid but I can't sale it. Its just to fun to play. | Good for you!
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02-19-2013, 09:40 PM
| | | | The smiley was supposed to be at the end this phone sucks. |
02-19-2013, 09:43 PM
| | | | He made ne a buch of good deals a univox semi hollow guitar(100) and a fender bassman cab(with an EV EVM15L in it for some reason: and old peavey head(100) and I'm keeping them all. |
02-21-2013, 03:10 PM
| | | | A picture of the back of it.Going to take some more pictures later. |
02-21-2013, 03:14 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Purple Mountain Majesties | | | Nice score. Great bass. Do not modify. Play and enjoy.
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02-21-2013, 03:14 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Below Ground, Detroit area | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Pilgrim There's nothing wrong with that bridge. The thing to do with something like that which came through your family is DO NOT MODIFY IT. Keep it as is, and enjoy it. You will be very well served by that bass exactly the way it's set up now.
Your uncle made you an "in family" price. You got a great deal on that...and I'm guessing he intends for you to keep it. | I'd be playing along to Alice Cooper's Killer, Love It To Death, and Billion Dollar Babies with a bass like that.
Use a pick & rock it up! Great buy! Cool bass! Do not alter it at all!
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02-21-2013, 03:20 PM
|  | Patiently Waiting For The Next British Invasion. | | Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Ohio | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Pilgrim There's nothing wrong with that bridge. The thing to do with something like that which came through your family is DO NOT MODIFY IT. Keep it as is, and enjoy it. You will be very well served by that bass exactly the way it's set up now.
Your uncle made you an "in family" price. You got a great deal on that...and I'm guessing he intends for you to keep it. | +1 I wouldn't muck with it change the strings to your liking but for me that would be it.
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02-21-2013, 03:25 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NYC | | | Thats pretty sweet and for $300! Id put some flats on it and Boom Boom Boom.
Congrats
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