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Gibson EB1 Owners Club

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swift1894

Apr 16, 2013
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England
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It would be nice to know of other members who own one of these beautiful basses.

Also if you could give the serial number and any history, how long you've owned it, where you are etc.

To start things off mine is a 2nd batch version.
Serial number 908770 which implies it was built in 1968 although the EB1 shipping figures state that the 2nd batch started in 1970!?

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I've owned it for over 30 years. I'm in the north of England
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Yeah I've seen it. Nice one. In fact I posted on your thread about the position of the front strap button. Mine's under the neck which tilts the top away from me. Some have the button on the back and yours is on the top of the body. I wondered what the optimum position is.

Anyway welcome Member Number 2!
 
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Here's my EB1.
Note position of strap button.
I use Rotosound RS66S strings.
 

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Nice pic! I'll post one of mine tomorrow, in it's YELLOW plush pile.
So you play "a la Felix" whereas I play "a la Jack".
I also have a MOD-BAR and metal saddles on the bridge.
So...... looks like you have a strap button on the back as well as the top of the body.
 
#10
Just one strap button on the back of the neck heel. The large padded strap helps distribute the weight and the balance is good. I got a mod bar as well and had to put grooves in it because of the saddle screws but it works great and my E string sounds much better. Also had to replace the foam behind the pickup. Keep the bridge cover, pick guard and end pin off, as you say, a la Felix.
 
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Just one strap button on the back of the neck heel. The large padded strap helps distribute the weight and the balance is good. I got a mod bar as well and had to put grooves in it because of the saddle screws but it works great and my E string sounds much better. Also had to replace the foam behind the pickup. Keep the bridge cover, pick guard and end pin off, as you say, a la Felix.
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Yeah I noticed an improvement with the MOD-BAR.

My EB1 has Schaller type machine heads.

Anyway welcome Member Number 3!!
 
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ImageUploadedByTalkBass1388711295.920817.jpg69 serial number, my second EB-1. This one is interesting because it's the only one with an original form fitting case that I've seen; my other one, and all other ones I've seen, had a rectangular case. Notice I installed a Dimarzio Model One, a highly recommend this upgrade.
 
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View attachment 38394369 serial number, my second EB-1. This one is interesting because it's the only one with an original form fitting case that I've seen; my other one, and all other ones I've seen, had a rectangular case. Notice I installed a Dimarzio Model One, a highly recommend this upgrade.
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Yeah mine has a rectangular case. Interesting that yours has a form fitting shape. Do you still have both EB-1s? What difference has the DiMarzio made?

Welcome Member Number 4!
 
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swift1894 said:
Yeah mine has a rectangular case. Interesting that yours has a form fitting shape. Do you still have both EB-1s? What difference has the DiMarzio made?



Welcome Member Number 4!
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No, the first is long gone. The Dimarzio has more high end and clarity. It is not as loud as the original pu. Hipshot makes a two point replacement bridge for these basses, would love to try one of those.
 
#18
Yeah I've been looking into the Hipshot bridge.
You need to put wedge shaped washers under the bridge, around the 2 replacement posts, because the Hipshot is flat but the EB1 is arched, so it will foul in the middle of the bridge otherwise.
 
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swift1894 said:
I'm sure one will come your way in time.

Love the VIOLA bass on your site btw
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Thanks for the kind words. Always envious of the Hofner owners - but they always felt cheap and plastic somehow to me. I like substantial body wood under me, ya know? Loved the sound many got out of them though!

Someday, someday, someday - I hope one of these EB-1's in nice shape will come my way!

Best,

BassHappy
www.innertainment.net
 

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