NBD: 1967 GIBSON EB-2

[dmt]

So nice…

 

[EdwardofHuncote]

Even better than a NBD. Congratulations & Compliments! That's a sweet old bass guitar.

 

[elgranluis]

Is the bridge at an angle ?

Very cool bass !

 

[rockindocofages]

Have a similar one in 2D that I have owned since the 70's also. Sent mine back to Gibson about 2010 for a refresh. The reported back that they live working on EB2's. Its a pet bass to the restoration shop.

I had a feeling they moved it to the front of the line. A 6-week turnaround was totally unexpected.

 

[rockindocofages]

Is the bridge at an angle ?

Very cool bass !

Yes. Installed on a Monday?

 

[rockindocofages]

Have a similar one in 2D that I have owned since the 70's also. Sent mine back to Gibson about 2010 for a refresh. The reported back that they live working on EB2's. Its a pet bass to the restoration shop.

That thing is gorgeous! The 2D is a nice upgrade.

 

[Aussie Player]

I had a feeling they moved it to the front of the line. A 6-week turnaround was totally unexpected.

Yep. I was surprised when they contacted me praising my EB2. Maybe they don't get a lot back to the shop and the numbers produced were way smaller than today's production numbers?

 

[elgranluis]

Yes. Installed on a Monday?

Perhaps on a Friday afternoon

 

[TBird1958]

View attachment 7287312Not exactly new, just resurrected. This was my first bass, purchased in 1971, but closeted since about 1980 with electronics issues, fretwear, etc.

I shipped it to Gibson Repair and Restoration in Nashville in mid June and they brought it back to life in just 6 weeks. (Initially I was told it might take 4-6 months, so this was a nice surprise.)

The Work:
1) Plane/Refret
2) Replace the Nut
3) Clean the electronics
4) Replace a pot
5) Install a new baritone switch
6) Reinstall a vintage under-the-bridge mute (1st owner tossed the original)
7) Smooth/Fill a fretboard gash
8) Pro Setup

Plays and sounds realiy good now. No issues. Gibson R&R does exceptional work. Feels new, like 1967 again.

It's beautiful, and you've taken such good care of it, the restoration is stunning - well done!