Thanks guys for all your positive comments on my basses, i really do feel a lucky guy scoring the 61 EB3. It did come with the nickel plated hand rest , but since i was planning on not installing it , i had the luthier fill the hole , no big deal , i can always put it on if i wanted.
If anyone does have a thumb rest they don't use , i 'd be interested in buying one., likewise with the varitone selector black plastic thing.
The EBO does most of my gigs , and it sounds fantastic with the rear pickup which I often use in single coil mode , mixed in with e front p/u. Very full and warm sound , with just enough mids to make it cut through .
However , if i wanna get the sound i love , the 'ANDY FRASER ' sound , the 61 GETS THAT SOUND EXACTLY. Through an Ampeg head and and 4 ten ampeg box , is a sound i just love .
So , my next bass on my wish list that i wanna try to score , ... an 50's EB1, could be waiting a while on this one , they seem to be getting fewer on the ebay , and the prices are going up .... something to aim for ! ...never played one , but they sure look like killer basses !
dexter