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[quote name='farmer61' post='1269640' date='Jun 15 2011, 08:32 AM']I have seen and noodled on this bass, it's amazing, top chap too. Just relieved Jim of his T-Bird, am collecting it later. Will post proper feedback in the right place later....! NBD bump from me!!![/quote] Thanks Julian - see you later...

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[quote name='Beedster' post='1269591' date='Jun 15 2011, 07:17 AM']+1 Re the finish on the bass in question, I don't think anyone above has said that it is definitely a refin, and I doubt anyone could do so from photos alone (well, I certainly couldn't). I think the sentiment of the posts above is "are you [i]sure[/i] it's original". Whilst there are characteristics of a Fender finish that are present 99% of the time, there's also considerable variation in Fender QC. Whether that variation extends to the characteristics that have been identified as unusual for an original finish on this bass I couldn't say. Either way, I don't think the OP should simply accept that it's a refin and drop the price, but should get the bass inspected in person by an expert (and not that place in Norwich that calls everything a vintage Fender ).[/quote] Excellent post Chris.

[quote name='kybosh' post='1268417' date='Jun 14 2011, 11:25 AM']as far as I know the finish is original , I've had the bass for a while and it was bought from a dealer , under the scratchplate is much the same as this : [url="http://www.eddievegas.com/store/details/1964-ORIG-FENDER-PRECISION-BASS-1-OWNER.php"]http://www.eddievegas.com/store/details/19...ASS-1-OWNER.php[/url] Also with the tuners , I have no reason to think they are replacements , what make you think they are ? (I know 1 screw on one tuner is not original as it was missing when I bough the bass so I replaced it myself) any other comments welcome , I'll try and get better photo's up if anyone is actually interested in buying ?[/quote] As you've asked for comments - here's my 10p worth. [b]Tuners?[/b] Unfortunately the tuners appear to be re-issues/not original... The original ones would have fewer teeth in the gears - from memory I believe it's 21 teeth (I'm at work now so can't check on one of my 60's Fenders). Whereas the ones on your bass appear to have too many to be original ones. [b]Finish?[/b] From late '62 early '63 onwards there should be a very obvious paint stick shadow inside the body's neck pocket. There doesn't appear to be one on your bass. And the way the red is sprayed, on the back especially, it just doesn't look quite right...sorry if that's a bit vague.

[quote name='Juggernot' post='1267714' date='Jun 13 2011, 06:58 PM']...People paying 5 grand for a bass probably want their balls tickled a bit.[/quote] Tea => keyboard! That is an all time classic post!

[quote name='Rick's Fine '52' post='1264720' date='Jun 11 2011, 10:58 AM']this is a 'noticed-everyones-bumping-their-own-gear-everyday' bump. If you cant beat 'em....[/quote] I'm sure I speak for a LOT of folks here... [b]IF[/b] I had £6K spare I would have jumped on this right away & bitten your hand off. A fabulous bass. Good luck with the sale...

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[quote name='ShaunB' post='1263764' date='Jun 10 2011, 11:35 AM']...had one of these 30 years ago... had a bass boost button. Blew 4 Celestions in one hit! Those were the days... Have a bump for a gorgeous piece of wood. SB[/quote] Yes - this one has the famous 'baritone' button...it already delivers loads of BASS - then press the button & you get even more!

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In answer to the two questions (many thanks for the replies posted already)... [b]Andy Viccars?[/b] Not far off a legend on this forum - if he's worked on a bass then it will be set-up about as good as it could ever be. Which is why I mentioned that in the OP. [b]Feedback? [/b] An EB-2 is essentially the bass equivalent of the classic Gibson 335 - a semi-acoustic electric highly valued, for amongst other things, precisely because it doesn't suffer from feedback problems at high volume. It has a centre block inside the body that prevents the resonance that can cause feedback in semi-acoustic guitars. Thanks for looking at my bass!

[b]*** SOLD ***[/b] [u][b]For sale: 1967 Gibson EB-2[/b][/u] All original - apart from the chrome hand-rest & the pickguard ([i]the two bits that everyone used to take off & lose[/i]) which are accurate repro parts. In great condition - no neck breaks, no nonsense & complete with its original Gibson hard case. The adjustable bridge mute is in perfect working order. Set-up to perfection by Andy Viccars - plays beautifully! With a massive tone & output from that big old humbucker - that will shake your walls down! And that's before you hit the baritone button! Looking for a quick sale as something very specific has become available that I need to move on sharpish...so grab a bargain for just [b]£1,400[/b]. [b]Trades[/b] - also consider trades - especially for a nice 3/4 double bass... Collection preferred (I live near J10 of the M40). But can post if required. [attachment=82129:67_eb2_full_front.jpg] [attachment=82128:67_eb2_full_back.jpg] [attachment=82127:67_eb2_cased.jpg] [attachment=82126:67_eb2_body.jpg] [attachment=82125:67_eb2_body_angle.jpg]