The Last Bass Outpost

Whoa.... beautiful!

TUNERS: I can at least add my vote for ultralites, used them on four gibson basses now. I do like the looks of the old klusons, but for performance - hipshot. They can be bought with small keys, as dadagoboi suggested. I have a set I got for one of my EB6 projects, the clovers are quite small. I even dabbled with ideas on how to ´fill´the split post, maybe some kind of `coin´on top to make it look solid.

BRIDGE: I like the bar bridge more and more, I´d do it! If you´re up to it, go all the way. Never met a set of strings a bar bridge could not intonate within reason. Someone installed a 3 point on my ´63 EB0F, I´ll reverse the mod as soon as I find a proper bar bridge - and bury that 3 point deep!

PICKUP COVER: I followed that ebay cover for a while, the price is high but still not sold after a year or two?
It certainly looks the part, and on a 59...
Guess it might sound different too, although that pickup does not reproduce terribly much treble. Didn´t Uwe report
that his EB0F was more middish than a regular EB0 with metal cover once?
I dabbled with superglueing a pre cut plastic ring and a top plate, to shape it like a bakelite mud cover.
Might give it another go.. I´d buy one if it looked correct, but wether or not there is a market...

Nice one, thanks for the input!

I think if you made a set for Bass, with larger string holes, it would be useful.

But, if you want to recoup your costs by selling more, I would also make guitar sets with a ration up near the Steinberger tuners. The Steinbergers are good but you need to mod you guitar to use them.

A set that fits exactly to the original holes but has a higher ration would be a great option.

Nice one, Thanks!

Group...

I just picked up a 1959 Gibson EB-2.
...I would like to return it as close to original as possible.

TUNERS:
I had originally thought of returning the EB Banjo tuners...
but the feedback I received from my previous post sounds like I should steer clear.
...Anyone recommend a specific replacement tuner that seem to work best with the least amount of modification?

BRIDGE:
The original bridge was replaced with a late 60's model Gibson two-point Tune-O-Matic bridge.
The original Bar Bridge holes were filled in and re-drilled to fit the wider spacing needed for the Tune-O-Matic.
...Would like to return it back to the Bar Bridge.

PICKUP & BARITONE SWITCH:
There is currently a '62-'65 Chrome pickup cover on it in place of the original Black bakelite.
...Seems like the black bakelite covers I have seen for sale are over $200.00+ on ebay.
The Baritone switch was replaced with a 2 way switch. I see a proper replacement on ebay selling for $14.99

Also in need of a hardshell case... anyone know of any companies making a case that will fit an EB-2?

Thank for any input!
Curt

I remember seeing something at Stew Mac a year or 2 ago - try perusing their website.

Yes, those are the Steinberger Tuners for guitar / replacement for Gibson Firebirds.
...Does not look like it could handle bass strings.

http://www.stewmac.com/Hardware_and_Parts/Tuning_Machines/Guitar_and_Solid_Peghead/Steinberger_Gearless_Tuners.html

I like the projection, especially the motion stuff in the featured cut. That definitely adds flavor.

Thanks... yes I agree, it really helps the whole presentation.

Nice! Love the Bass VI (and Danelectro on the stand) - what kind is it? How do you like playing it with fingers?

Thank you... that Bass VI is a modded Pawn Shop Bass VI.
I removed the bridge humbucker and replaced it with a single coil, new pickguard, control plate and 3 pos switch.
Also added a different bridge and a set of La Bella flats with the larger gauge low E.
I really like the Pawn Shop Bass VI ...the spacing is slightly wider at the nut that the Japan issue Bass VI, so it's better if you want to play it like a bass.
It did take me a little bit to get used to the tight spacing.

Hey Guys...

Just uploaded some clips from a show we did a few weeks ago...
Other than the Who tribute band I also play bass and sing in a Cream Tribute.

Live @ The Magic Bag 06-06-2014
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrSSVZUcvAU&list=PLBJdv4pnUkbUUrAdR0V8lX9fMZ8hm4nxw

Consider asking the guy who will be painting your bass for his recommendation.  That way if there are any problems and you followed his recommendation he will be less likely to blame you.

Thanks guys, appreciate the input.

Yes, I did ask the guy who will paint it...
He gave me a few ideas, but wanted to check in here as well seeing that most of the repairs at the Outpost are on Gibsons (mahogany).

Will be sure to post picks once it's painted.

Looking for some opinions regarding refinishing...

I have a 1965 Gibson EB-0, poorly converted to an EB-3...
the bridge pickup hole location is a little off, and one attempt at drilling a pickup lead hole came through the top.
...No, I did not do it.

My plan is to fill the hole back in with a piece of mahogany and reroute the bridge pickup cavity.
I also want to fill in some other holes, dings and dents.

What is the best filler/material for small holes, dings and dents that will not shrink up or cause ghost lines under paint?
I am going to have it refinished in Pelham Blue.

Thanks for your input!
Curt