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What color should I refinish my 1965 EB Bass?

Cherry Stain (Original Color)
3 (14.3%)
Pelham Blue
13 (61.9%)
White
5 (23.8%)

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1965 Gibson EB-0 to EB-3 mod - Refinish Color?
« on: September 22, 2011, 07:52:03 AM »

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I bought a 1965 Gibson EB-0 bass that had been modified to an EB-3.
The original finish which was Cherry Stain, was poor to the point beyond a "cool" worn vintage instrument look.

I have already stripped the finish off the bass and there is no neck break or damage to "cover up".

I was going to restore it to it's original finish but figured since it's already been modified from an EB-0 to an EB-3 I may want to consider another color.

...also wanting to consider any future resale value by changing from the original finish.

...and does anyone know where I can get Pelham Blue paint that is a match to Gibson's paint.

Thanks for your valued input!
Curt

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Re: 1965 Gibson EB-0 to EB-3 mod - Refinish Color?
« Reply #1 on: September 22, 2011, 10:54:36 AM »
White... ;)
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Re: 1965 Gibson EB-0 to EB-3 mod - Refinish Color?
« Reply #2 on: September 22, 2011, 11:37:21 AM »
Quote from: BUFF on September 22, 2011, 10:54:36 AM
White... ;)

HA!
I knew someone would chime in with white... but not before I got a vote on my two choices!  :)
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Re: 1965 Gibson EB-0 to EB-3 mod - Refinish Color?
« Reply #3 on: September 22, 2011, 11:53:57 AM »
I'm going do my EB-3 in vintage white.
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Re: 1965 Gibson EB-0 to EB-3 mod - Refinish Color?
« Reply #4 on: September 22, 2011, 12:00:24 PM »
Quote from: drbassman on September 22, 2011, 11:53:57 AM
I'm going do my EB-3 in vintage white.

Alright you "White" people... i've added White to the Poll.  :)
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Re: 1965 Gibson EB-0 to EB-3 mod - Refinish Color?
« Reply #5 on: September 22, 2011, 12:39:03 PM »
Cherry!
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Re: 1965 Gibson EB-0 to EB-3 mod - Refinish Color?
« Reply #6 on: September 22, 2011, 01:30:12 PM »
cherry.

 did i also mention cherry
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Re: 1965 Gibson EB-0 to EB-3 mod - Refinish Color?
« Reply #7 on: September 22, 2011, 01:47:53 PM »
I don't know how accurate the color is but here is Pelham Blue from the ReRanch:

http://reranchstore.stores.yahoo.net/pelhamblue.html

You can top coat it with tinted clear if you want a more yellowed "vintage" look.
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Re: 1965 Gibson EB-0 to EB-3 mod - Refinish Color?
« Reply #8 on: September 22, 2011, 04:43:39 PM »
Nice that RR offers Pelham blue now!  Hadn't noticed that.  I went with their Ocean Turquoise on my BaCH - closest they had at the time I refinished it.  Kinda gave it that greenish hue that I was after, without having to yellow it with amber tint (had worries about being able to pull that off effectively)

I think the EBs look great in custom colors.



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Re: 1965 Gibson EB-0 to EB-3 mod - Refinish Color?
« Reply #9 on: September 22, 2011, 05:00:04 PM »
I think the white looks cool, but had to go with Pelham Blue because that's the color of my Melody Maker Bass:

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Re: 1965 Gibson EB-0 to EB-3 mod - Refinish Color?
« Reply #10 on: September 22, 2011, 06:04:21 PM »
My vote is for the Pelham Blue.
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Re: 1965 Gibson EB-0 to EB-3 mod - Refinish Color?
« Reply #11 on: September 22, 2011, 07:18:25 PM »
I like Cherry, but it's so common (and i have one I'm very happy with).  Either of the other colors would be more unusual and eye-catching.
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Re: 1965 Gibson EB-0 to EB-3 mod - Refinish Color?
« Reply #12 on: September 23, 2011, 12:51:16 PM »
Quote from: dc10bass on September 22, 2011, 11:37:21 AM
HA!
I knew someone would chime in with white...

Sorry (not), Curt... ;D
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Re: 1965 Gibson EB-0 to EB-3 mod - Refinish Color?
« Reply #13 on: September 30, 2011, 11:06:15 AM »
white is just too classic & cool looking

My EB-0 project bass








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Re: 1965 Gibson EB-0 to EB-3 mod - Refinish Color?
« Reply #14 on: October 14, 2011, 07:02:57 AM »
First post here

I also have an EB-0 to EB-3 project, except it's an Epiphone that I bought off CL for $75. I think a truck ran over it. I have it stripped and sanded and am waiting for some mahogany to plug the bridge holes with. Then it gets that beautiful transparent brown the was offered by Gibson in the late 60s.

I'm also trying to find a medium scale neck for it but that's turning into quite a job.
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