EB3 Anomalies?

[sniper]

all being said, i would put it back together with as much gibby parts as i could find such as pups, tuners, bridge (or update with a hipshot supertone) and a martinish truss rod (a stew-mac item) along with any other parts i could get from posters here or e-bay and enjoy as much as possible. that wood already has a long history with you. so why not?

[GonzoBass]

Well although it is most disconcerting to learn, after all this time, that it's not what it appers to be,
 
we do have a long history together
and since most of the parts are here already I'll be going ahead with the rebuild.

I am still looking for the bridge studs, BTW.

Umm, even though it's not a 100% Gibson,
can I still post here?
 

[sniper]

i would try the head repair like this was done for more strength with a headplate and a piece formed and joined on the back, then put in a truss rod. it broke once and will be weaker than original unless you cap it on both sides. tim should have wood he can stain to match pretty good. i imagine he can do the truss rod too! then i would fill those big tuner holes with some hipshot ultra lights and the bridge with a supertone that comes with studs, but that is just me and it is your bass.

http://www.thelutherieshop.com/lespauljr/index.htm

[uwe]

Rebuild her and we'll make her a honorary Gibson here and hush up everything else, ok? Yes, that even includes your "I'm auditioning for Twisted Sister"-pants.

[GonzoBass]

Thanks Uwe.
Deal.
 

I'll continue to post pics as it progresses.