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Re: EB-3L
« Reply #255 on: September 23, 2010, 05:29:19 PM »
Quote from: drbassman on September 23, 2010, 09:06:58 AM
I could, but under a white opaque paint, I didn't feel the urge!!  :P

I can't wait to see how this turns out because I have one just waiting for the same treatment!
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Re: EB-3L
« Reply #256 on: September 24, 2010, 04:38:41 AM »
Quote from: OldManC on September 23, 2010, 05:29:19 PM
I can't wait to see how this turns out because I have one just waiting for the same treatment!

Cool George!  Is it an 0 or a 3?
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Re: EB-3L
« Reply #257 on: September 24, 2010, 06:10:55 PM »
3L. The bridge pickup had been removed and routed for a Model G which I still need to send to Scott. I have an LP chrome humbucker I could put in there but it would split the pair. I was originally going to use both but I want to try the TB+ (in mudbucker mode) first. The bass is in good shape structurally. Now that I have a set of modern SG bass pickups coming, I'm thinking I should keep it as close to original (cosmetically) as I can, save for the new paint job. Polaris white is calling my name...
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Re: EB-3L
« Reply #258 on: September 25, 2010, 05:49:56 AM »
Quote from: OldManC on September 24, 2010, 06:10:55 PM
TB+ (in mudbucker mode)

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intrigued... someone care to expand please...
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Re: EB-3L
« Reply #259 on: September 25, 2010, 12:11:06 PM »
The newer EB-3 have TB+ pickups in disguise, there are not built like the old ones.
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Re: EB-3L
« Reply #260 on: September 25, 2010, 12:34:43 PM »
is it just the wiring configuration then...?
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Re: EB-3L
« Reply #261 on: September 25, 2010, 12:45:21 PM »
They've got just the looks, not the vintage mud/ploink combo.
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Re: EB-3L
« Reply #262 on: September 25, 2010, 04:00:11 PM »
Kenny, it's basically a modern TB pickup that looks like a mudbucker. I originally wanted to build another EB Bird like this white one I bought a few years back (it's an EB4 modded with what I think are Greco pickups):

 

The natural EB3L is the one I was going to mod. I have a set of recent Les Paul Bass chrome pickups I was going to use, but now that I can get the sound I want with cosmetically matching pickups I think I should do it that way instead. I may even keep the varitone if it'll wire up with the new pickups. I've come to really like the long scale EB platform.

You may recognize the mudbucker pictured in that natural EB.  ;)

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Re: EB-3L
« Reply #263 on: September 26, 2010, 05:13:54 AM »
Not sure... looks rather chromier than I remember... ;D (sure sit's nice in the T'bird, which I should be out with tonight... ;))

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Re: EB-3L
« Reply #264 on: September 26, 2010, 06:43:00 AM »
Well, white is really cool on SGs for some reason.  I cut the top veneer and will be working setting up the veneer pump over the next week or so.  I used my Dremel with a 1/16" inlay bit.  Perfect for cutting around curves.





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Re: EB-3L
« Reply #265 on: November 07, 2010, 05:32:12 PM »
waiting to see more of this. it is looking good.
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Re: EB-3L
« Reply #266 on: November 08, 2010, 06:00:12 AM »
Quote from: sniper dog on November 07, 2010, 05:32:12 PM
waiting to see more of this. it is looking good.

Yep, I got my vacuum press and all the parts I need, just have to find some time to try it out!  I'll post pictures when I do!
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Re: EB-3L
« Reply #267 on: November 10, 2010, 12:01:34 PM »
I love this!
Can't wait to see the finished bass.
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Re: EB-3L
« Reply #268 on: November 10, 2010, 12:46:33 PM »
Quote from: Basshappi on November 10, 2010, 12:01:34 PM
I love this!
Can't wait to see the finished bass.

I'm getting there!  I hope to do the press thing next week.
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Re: EB-3L
« Reply #269 on: November 10, 2010, 02:10:01 PM »
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