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dc10bass
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Gibson EB-2 - Baritone Circuit Question
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October 30, 2015, 11:11:32 AM »
Group,
I have a 1959 Gibson EB-2 with some of the potting material removed from the Baritone Circuit under the bridge.
...I would like to fill it back in, what exactly did Gibson use? ...it's almost like a wax material.
Thanks!
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Re: Gibson EB-2 - Baritone Circuit Question
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October 30, 2015, 10:13:37 PM »
That's what it is - potting wax.
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Re: Gibson EB-2 - Baritone Circuit Question
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October 31, 2015, 06:36:57 PM »
The purpose of potting is to damp vibration. Keeps pickups from sounding microphonic (although some guys think it harms the tone) and in your case I would guess it helps keep parts from moving. It was probably removed to repair or replace a component, I wouldn't bother re-potting unless you're having a problem.
From what I've read, it's usually a mix of beeswax and paraffin, melted by boiling in water. No idea what Gibson used. Vintage votive candles?
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A pleasantly scented Yankee Candle... Seasonal, of course...
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