Shroombass Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 I have this currently on ebay, but thought I would share it here also. Im actually looking at buying something like a P bass - but hopefully with a Jazz pickup in the bridge also. I may end up going for a G&L SB-2? I would consider a trade with a good Fender P bass, Lakland, G&L, Mike Lull, Sadowsky etc.. [font=Times] [b]Fantastic clean example of an early 70's Gibson EB3. Amazing condition.[/b][/font] [font=Times] This bass plays extremely well, all electronics are in full working order. Recently professionally set-up. [b]All original hardware including original bridge and rare/collectable bridge saddles.[/b][/font] [font=Times] Also included is the original 70's rectangle hard case. [b]Not the shaped case with the large Gibson logo[/b].[/font] [font=Times] The bass is currently set-up with heavy gauge strings and plays very well. (I play everything tuned down a whole tone) If it was set up with lighter strings it may play even better![/font] [font=Times] This bass was purchased in October 2011 from [url="http://gak.com/"][color=#0066cc]GAK.com[/color][/url]. It originally belonged to their bass specialist. I bought it to use as a spare for my other 70's EB3 (as shown in the photos) However since buying this, the band I play for are currently not touring. So this has never been out of my house![/font] [font=Times] As with many EB/SG style basses of this age, the instrument has had a professional headstock repair. (My other EB3, also has this) I actually prefer the idea of having a bass that has had this restoration/modification. The bass is probably now far more sturdy and stronger than it ever was before.[/font][font=Times] The restoration is not visible! The only way I knew was because the guys at GAK told me, and when I hold it next to my other bass, the headstock logo is at a slightly different angle. This will be from when the headstock and neck were re-lacquered after the work was undertaken.[/font] [font=Times] I would be asking a lot more for this bass if this work had not been done. I can not stress enough how good the condition is considering the instruments age. The bass is 40 years old![/font] [font=Times] [b]The bass is 100% authentic as is the serial number.[/b] Which checks out as 100% accurate on both the Gibson website and the industry standard vintage repair guide book - 'The Blue Book'[/font] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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