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Early 60's Gibson EB-3 Truss Rod Cover (Need one!)
« on: March 04, 2010, 12:36:33 PM »

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I'm looking for an early 60's EB-3 truss rod cover.
Does not have to be vintage, I'll gladly take a replica.
...anyone know where I can get one? (With two screws would be great!)

Already contacted Gibson but they were not much help.

Thanks in advance!

Curt

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Re: Early 60's Gibson EB-3 Truss Rod Cover (Need one!)
« Reply #1 on: March 04, 2010, 12:46:05 PM »
"Already contacted Gibson but they were not much help." LMFAO they never are. Not sure if I have one but I'll check out the parts box.
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Re: Early 60's Gibson EB-3 Truss Rod Cover (Need one!)
« Reply #2 on: March 04, 2010, 12:49:46 PM »
Quote from: godofthunder on March 04, 2010, 12:46:05 PM
"Already contacted Gibson but they were not much help." LMFAO they never are. Not sure if I have one but I'll check out the parts box.

Haaa!
Wondered how long it would take for someone to comment on that... you are today's WINNER!  ;D

Thanks... keep me posted!!!
Curt
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Re: Early 60's Gibson EB-3 Truss Rod Cover (Need one!)
« Reply #3 on: March 04, 2010, 01:28:04 PM »
Here's an option if I'm not mistaken:

Nr 30 would probably be the correct one.

http://pickguards.us/priceothergibson.html

The black/white material is listed under category C as nr 71:

http://pickguards.us/materialoptions.htm
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Re: Early 60's Gibson EB-3 Truss Rod Cover (Need one!)
« Reply #4 on: March 04, 2010, 01:39:17 PM »
Quote from: doombass on March 04, 2010, 01:28:04 PM
Here's an option if I'm not mistaken:

Nr 30 would probably be the correct one.

http://pickguards.us/priceothergibson.html

The black/white material is listed under category C as nr 71:

http://pickguards.us/materialoptions.htm

Hmmmmm... Is the example shown under material 71 the actual part?
...if so, that doesn't look right.
Wish that website showed examples of each part.

Thanks for the heads up...
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Re: Early 60's Gibson EB-3 Truss Rod Cover (Need one!)
« Reply #5 on: March 04, 2010, 01:47:38 PM »

Does anyone know if "ALL" Gibson's truss rod covers were the same for bass and guitar at that time?
...Would a Les Paul cover fit?  ???
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Re: Early 60's Gibson EB-3 Truss Rod Cover (Need one!)
« Reply #6 on: March 04, 2010, 02:06:02 PM »
 Sorry Curt I got Nothing  :sad: I think the guitar and bass TR covers are the same from the 60's. A LP might just work.
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Re: Early 60's Gibson EB-3 Truss Rod Cover (Need one!)
« Reply #7 on: March 04, 2010, 02:23:36 PM »
I'll measure the one on my LP (guitar) and see. I may even have a blank one in my parts box. Give me until tonight and I'll know.
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Re: Early 60's Gibson EB-3 Truss Rod Cover (Need one!)
« Reply #8 on: March 04, 2010, 03:30:47 PM »
Quote from: OldManC on March 04, 2010, 02:23:36 PM
I'll measure the one on my LP (guitar) and see. I may even have a blank one in my parts box. Give me until tonight and I'll know.

Very cool!
Thanks!!! :thumbsup:
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Re: Early 60's Gibson EB-3 Truss Rod Cover (Need one!)
« Reply #9 on: March 04, 2010, 04:58:33 PM »
I'm looking for one for my SG JR, same thing except all black. There are a few on ebay to choose from. Even this Gibson replacement:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Gibson-Historic-Spec-Truss-Rod-Cover-Black-les-sg-es335_W0QQitemZ260563065801QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar_Accessories?hash=item3caac4dbc9

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Re: Early 60's Gibson EB-3 Truss Rod Cover (Need one!)
« Reply #10 on: March 04, 2010, 05:07:13 PM »
Quote from: the mojo hobo on March 04, 2010, 04:58:33 PM
I'm looking for one for my SG JR, same thing except all black. There are a few on ebay to choose from. Even this Gibson replacement:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Gibson-Historic-Spec-Truss-Rod-Cover-Black-les-sg-es335_W0QQitemZ260563065801QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar_Accessories?hash=item3caac4dbc9



Yes... saw that one as well.
Also saw this one which is a lot cheaper... looks just like it!
Thanks!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350324225207&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT


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Re: Early 60's Gibson EB-3 Truss Rod Cover (Need one!)
« Reply #11 on: March 04, 2010, 07:02:39 PM »
They are all the same shape, just the plys or engravings vary.  An historic LP/SG one would be fine.
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Re: Early 60's Gibson EB-3 Truss Rod Cover (Need one!)
« Reply #12 on: March 04, 2010, 07:06:11 PM »
Quote from: eb2 on March 04, 2010, 07:02:39 PM
They are all the same shape, just the plys or engravings vary.  An historic LP/SG one would be fine.

EXCELLENT!

Thank you very much!
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