Shroombass Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 (edited) NOW TRADED WITH FRANCOIS 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] Edited March 17, 2012 by Shroombass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Greyum's a great guy, trade with confidence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munkonthehill Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 what price are you asking,,,I cant see it on the thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroombass Posted March 7, 2012 Author Share Posted March 7, 2012 Ahh yes, Forgot that part! Im looking for £1100 - ONO I paid more than that last October and Ive had it professionally set-up since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroombass Posted March 7, 2012 Author Share Posted March 7, 2012 I'll add some more photos, when I work out how to! haha - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroombass Posted March 8, 2012 Author Share Posted March 8, 2012 Can anyone help me? Im not sure how to add mroe photos. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroombass Posted March 9, 2012 Author Share Posted March 9, 2012 Bump. Im really open to any kind of trade on this now. I just grabbed a U.S G&L SB-2. So with my other EB3 and my Jazz, I'm quite well covered. I quite fancy some toys! Of course a straight sale would still be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupinmatt Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Ahoy there! I've got a 2008 Fender Precision USA in 3 tone sunburst, maple neck/rosewood fretboard and tortoise shell scratch plate in excellent condition. My mate posted a thread on my behalf 'tommorichards' and you said you'd be interested in a straight swap? If that is still the case, I'd be up for that too. Where do you live? I'm in Wrexham. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroombass Posted March 17, 2012 Author Share Posted March 17, 2012 Now traded with Francois Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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