The Last Bass Outpost

I would put it together as-is. You could add some black touch up to the headstock. If you want a JB tribute you could have someone build you one, or use a newer reissue EB. That bass has history.

That is the path I am leaning towards...
I do Automotive CAD design and had a full scan of this bass... The idea was to have some replicas built using CNC.
Oddly enough I happen to have an extra original 53-58 EB-1 Mudbucker that I can use.

Thanks for the input...
When I sort out the replica build I'll post about it.

Thanks for the input, I appreciate it.

For the record I DO have the following Original Parts;
*Pickup & Cover
*Wire Harness (Pots & Caps)
*Control Knobs
*Tuners
*Upper Strap Button and Lower Strap Button Insert

Missing Parts List:
*Pickguard
*Control Cavity Cover
*Truss Rod Cover
*Input Jack Plate
*Telescope Stand

I've owned it for a while and I'm finally getting around to either; giving it a total refinish OR just leaving as is and reassembling it.
...It's fully functional when assembled, just looks rough around the edges.
It's a great piece of history to own, but unfortunately I wouldn't play it much, which is why I thought to give it the,
"Jack Bruce" EB-1 treatment to use in my Cream tribute band.
...I can handle the worn body look, but the front headstock face not being solid black drives me crazy!

Group,

I assume the general consensus about this, but figured I would put it out there...

I have a 1957 Gibson EB-1 that I am considering refinishing like Jack Bruce's EB-1.

I have all the original parts with the exception of;
*Pickguard
*Control Cover
*Input Jack Plate
*Truss Rod Cover

The body is well worn, it also is without a broken headstock.

So the mod would include; removing the finish and giving it a cherry finish, installing different tuners (enlarging the tuner holes) and adding a Schaller bridge.

Thoughts...


Link to Photos:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/19HkpQvyx_mG8J1vcD5XYonvlGltnvloK?usp=sharing

Group...

I have a '57 EB1 that needs a few things;
(Not necessarily look for vintage parts right now)

Control Cavity Cover (+2 screws)
*Will most like make one, does anyone know where to find a similar "brown" colored material.

Control Knobs

Input Jack Plate (+4 screws)

Also need various Screws (most are either stripped or rusted)
Pickup cover (4)
Strap Button End Plate (4)

Any input is appreciated, Thanks!

The second edition Tele Bass had 1 meg volume and tone pots and an .022uF cap.

Thanks Dave!

Group,

Does anyone have information on the plastic pickup spacer/ring that was sandwiched between the neck pickup cover and the body? Gibson started using them in 1967?
...NOT the plastic surround Gibson started using in 1970.

Seen here...
https://www.gbase.com/gear/gibson-eb-0-eb-2-eb-3-bass-humbu-1967-chrome

Are these for sale anywhere?

Thanks!
Curt

That is on a level of cool that almost can not be understood... Legend!

There used to be a Fender site at provide.net that had color charts and extensive lists of models, but I can't find it at the moment.

I looked around online first, nothing jumped out at me so I figured I'd ask here...