NBD Gibson SB-300

[Pilgrim]

The SG body shape has always been "love it or hate it." Not sure why. Works for me, that's all I care about.

I like the look and the ergonomics, especially in short scale.  The one SG-body bass I owned with a long scale neck had severe neck dive and I sold it almost immediately.  OTOH, my '64 EB-0 short scale is one of the most comfortable basses I play.

[westen44]

I like the look and the ergonomics, especially in short scale.  The one SG-body bass I owned with a long scale neck had severe neck dive and I sold it almost immediately.  OTOH, my '64 EB-0 short scale is one of the most comfortable basses I play.

The '64 EB-0 I have is also one of the most comfortable basses I've ever played.  Besides that, it's relatively light.  But it's the deep sound that I like the most.  As indicated here, that fell out of favor by the end of the 60s.  But it's a trend I never necessarily went along with.  I also like the sound of basses such as the Yamaha BB-3000.  That may not be trendy, but I like it anyway. 

http://www.flyguitars.com/gibson/bass/EB0.php

[Pilgrim]

The '64 EB-0 I have is also one of the most comfortable basses I've ever played.  Besides that, it's relatively light.  But it's the deep sound that I like the most.  As indicated here, that fell out of favor by the end of the 60s.  But it's a trend I never necessarily went along with.  I also like the sound of basses such as the Yamaha BB-3000.  That may not be trendy, but I like it anyway. 

http://www.flyguitars.com/gibson/bass/EB0.php

With two pickups, I should use mine more than I do. The Dimarzio Model 1 is more civilized than the mudbucker, so it can actually fit into plenty of music.

And as always, I should note that I wasn't the Philistine who routed that bass for a second pickup - I got it that way.

[slinkp]

Philistine or no, I bet that mid pickup sounds great!

[Dave W]

My EB-0L did neck-dive. The rest, including SG guitars, have not.

[Pilgrim]

Philistine or no, I bet that mid pickup sounds great!

That bass does indeed have a voice.  There's no tone control, just separate volume knobs for each pickup.

[westen44]

With two pickups, I should use mine more than I do. The Dimarzio Model 1 is more civilized than the mudbucker, so it can actually fit into plenty of music.

And as always, I should note that I wasn't the Philistine who routed that bass for a second pickup - I got it that way.

Yes, I understand that some people used to put in a second pickup like that, although not anymore.  I just looked at that pic of yours.  It looks in pretty good shape.  Mine has quite a bit more wear. 

[godofthunder]

  I am glad the bass arrived safely,  I was beginning to wonder.  When I inspected  and set up the bass it I did notice a small chip in the saddle but the string was seated in the notch, I put the cover on and forgot about it and neglected mention it in the  description. I am sorry about that.  I hope other than that the bass has lived up to your expectations.

[amptech]

  I am glad the bass arrived safely,  I was beginning to wonder.  When I inspected  and set up the bass it I did notice a small chip in the saddle but the string was seated in the notch, I put the cover on and forgot about it and neglected mention it in the  description. I am sorry about that.  I hope other than that the bass has lived up to your expectations.

No worries, Scott - I just love it. It worked perfect after just a few minutes of tinkering- can´t say that about any other instrument I have had shipped from the US. And customs here in Norway never really responded to my CITES/rosewood import questions, it was just delivered to my door. Both of my tube rigs take it well, it rocks and I´m super happy!
My wife was away when it arrived too, how about that

[Dave W]

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My wife was away when it arrived too, how about that

New bass? What new bass? I've had that one for years, honey!