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Gibson Basses / Introduction, EB-4L, and some advice
« on: June 28, 2016, 02:10:13 PM »
Hi everyone. I'm new here, but I've been lurking on and off for years (I first discovered this forum about 10 years ago when I was briefly obsessed with Gibson basses), and I've finally decided to make an account so I can pick your brains for a little advice.
Recently, I picked up a walnut, 1972 EB-4L on impulse. It's a bit banged up, but it plays and sounds wonderful. Anyway, on to the meat of my post: the three position switch.
Mine works, but is missing it's knob. I tried to pop a Strat knob on there, but it seems that the blade has been broken off at some point and is too short, so that with the knob on, it won't switch fully over to the left or right (the knob bumps into the screw heads on either side).
Anyway, I searched high and low, and even found reports of a mysterious "Nighthawk" switch which would work, but that was from 5 years ago, and there is nothing left for sale anywhere. What I can't find is any info about what kind of switch it is, who makes/made it, or if there is a modern switch which could replace it.
So, if anyone can help with some pointers or advice, I would really appreciate it.
Todd
Recently, I picked up a walnut, 1972 EB-4L on impulse. It's a bit banged up, but it plays and sounds wonderful. Anyway, on to the meat of my post: the three position switch.
Mine works, but is missing it's knob. I tried to pop a Strat knob on there, but it seems that the blade has been broken off at some point and is too short, so that with the knob on, it won't switch fully over to the left or right (the knob bumps into the screw heads on either side).
Anyway, I searched high and low, and even found reports of a mysterious "Nighthawk" switch which would work, but that was from 5 years ago, and there is nothing left for sale anywhere. What I can't find is any info about what kind of switch it is, who makes/made it, or if there is a modern switch which could replace it.
So, if anyone can help with some pointers or advice, I would really appreciate it.
Todd