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Continue ShoppingGibson EB-3 Cherry 1973
Short-Scale 4-String Bass Guitar with Rosewood Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
Gibson EB-3 Cherry 1973
Vintage
Vintage
The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts.
Summary
Finish: Original finish.
Body Material: Mahogany Body
Body Details: Solid mahogany body. There is a crack repair near the bottom strap button. The top of the body has been routed to accommodate the middle pickup, new switch plate, and mini switches.
Neck Material: Mahogany Neck
Neck Profile: C
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret .850", 12th fret 1.022"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-5/8"
Scale Length: 30 1/2"
Neck Details: Mahogany neck with unbound rosewood fingerboard and dot inlays. The truss rod has limited adjustability. The headstock wings have been reglued.
Electronics: The bass has been rewired. Original neck and bridge pickups with added Seymour Duncan SJB middle pickup. Each pickup has its own on-off-on switch, and dedicated volume control. A master tone control is tied to all three pickups. The neck pickup can be phase flipped with its switch, and the the bridge pickup's switch acts as a master mute in the up position. The original pots date to 1975, and are included in the case
Pickup Measurements: Neck 1.175K, Middle 12.61K, Bridge 5.97K
Hardware: The truss rod cover has been replaced and a plate has been fitted for the mini toggle switches. All other hardware is original.
Weight: 8 lbs 14 oz
Cosmetic Condition: This bass is in good condition with a fair amount of wear. The finish is hazy with scratches, dents, dings, an areas of wear throughout. There is a large dent in the back of the body.
Modifications/Repairs: A crack has been repaired near the bottom strap button, the bass has been fully rewired and a middle pickup has been installed, the headstock wings have been reglued, the top of the body has been routed to accept the added Jazz bass pickup and the mini toggle switches, the truss rod cover has been replaced.
Tech Notes: The bass is currently set up with flatwound strings and plays well with optimal action. The frets are wide and low, showing a decent amount of wear. The serial number dates from 1973 to 1975, and the original pots that were removed from the electronics date to 1975.
Case Details: Hardshell case.
Summary
Finish: Original finish.
Body Material: Mahogany Body
Body Details: Solid mahogany body. There is a crack repair near the bottom strap button. The top of the body has been routed to accommodate the middle pickup, new switch plate, and mini switches.
Neck Material: Mahogany Neck
Neck Profile: C
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret .850", 12th fret 1.022"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-5/8"
Scale Length: 30 1/2"
Neck Details: Mahogany neck with unbound rosewood fingerboard and dot inlays. The truss rod has limited adjustability. The headstock wings have been reglued.
Electronics: The bass has been rewired. Original neck and bridge pickups with added Seymour Duncan SJB middle pickup. Each pickup has its own on-off-on switch, and dedicated volume control. A master tone control is tied to all three pickups. The neck pickup can be phase flipped with its switch, and the the bridge pickup's switch acts as a master mute in the up position. The original pots date to 1975, and are included in the case
Pickup Measurements: Neck 1.175K, Middle 12.61K, Bridge 5.97K
Hardware: The truss rod cover has been replaced and a plate has been fitted for the mini toggle switches. All other hardware is original.
Weight: 8 lbs 14 oz
Cosmetic Condition: This bass is in good condition with a fair amount of wear. The finish is hazy with scratches, dents, dings, an areas of wear throughout. There is a large dent in the back of the body.
Modifications/Repairs: A crack has been repaired near the bottom strap button, the bass has been fully rewired and a middle pickup has been installed, the headstock wings have been reglued, the top of the body has been routed to accept the added Jazz bass pickup and the mini toggle switches, the truss rod cover has been replaced.
Tech Notes: The bass is currently set up with flatwound strings and plays well with optimal action. The frets are wide and low, showing a decent amount of wear. The serial number dates from 1973 to 1975, and the original pots that were removed from the electronics date to 1975.
Case Details: Hardshell case.
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Description & Specs
The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician.
For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic
condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our
Used and Vintage experts.
| Finish Details: | Original finish. |
| Body Material: | Mahogany |
| Body Details: | Solid mahogany body. There is a crack repair near the bottom strap button. The top of the body has been routed to accommodate the middle pickup, new switch plate, and mini switches. |
| Neck Material: | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard Material: | Rosewood |
| Neck Profile: | C |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | 1st fret .850", 12th fret 1.022" |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12.00" |
| Nut Width: | 1-5/8" |
| Scale Length: | 30 1/2" |
| Neck Details: | Mahogany neck with unbound rosewood fingerboard and dot inlays. The truss rod has limited adjustability. The headstock wings have been reglued. |
| Electronics: | The bass has been rewired. Original neck and bridge pickups with added Seymour Duncan SJB middle pickup. Each pickup has its own on-off-on switch, and dedicated volume control. A master tone control is tied to all three pickups. The neck pickup can be phase flipped with its switch, and the the bridge pickup's switch acts as a master mute in the up position. The original pots date to 1975, and are included in the case |
| Pickup Measurements: | Neck 1.175K, Middle 12.61K, Bridge 5.97K |
| Hardware: | The truss rod cover has been replaced and a plate has been fitted for the mini toggle switches. All other hardware is original. |
| Weight: | 8lbs 14oz |
| Modifications/Repairs: | A crack has been repaired near the bottom strap button, the bass has been fully rewired and a middle pickup has been installed, the headstock wings have been reglued, the top of the body has been routed to accept the added Jazz bass pickup and the mini toggle switches, the truss rod cover has been replaced. |
| Case Details: | Hardshell case. |
| Cosmetic Condition: | This bass is in good condition with a fair amount of wear. The finish is hazy with scratches, dents, dings, an areas of wear throughout. There is a large dent in the back of the body. |
| Serial Number: | 899845 |
| Tech Notes: | The bass is currently set up with flatwound strings and plays well with optimal action. The frets are wide and low, showing a decent amount of wear. The serial number dates from 1973 to 1975, and the original pots that were removed from the electronics date to 1975. |