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Title: Gibson EB-2 - Baritone Circuit Question
Post by: dc10bass on 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!

Title: Re: Gibson EB-2 - Baritone Circuit Question
Post by: eb2 on October 30, 2015, 10:13:37 PM

That's what it is - potting wax.

Title: Re: Gibson EB-2 - Baritone Circuit Question
Post by: Dave W on 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?  :)

Title: Re: Gibson EB-2 - Baritone Circuit Question
Post by: Highlander on November 01, 2015, 02:05:27 AM

A pleasantly scented Yankee Candle... Seasonal, of course... ;)

Title: Re: Gibson EB-2 - Baritone Circuit Question
Post by: uwe on November 02, 2015, 12:35:31 PM

There must be a double entendre lurking in Ken's post somewhere ... in some dark recess.

Of his mind.