'73 EB3 on DFW Craigslist-$650

[rockinrayduke]

http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/msg/1062568296.html

I'm at work and can't see any of the photos but he says he's missing some bridge screws. Thought someone might be interested-

[OldManC]

It's a slot head with the pickup at the neck and nylon saddles on a tilt-a bridge. Not a '73. Looks pretty nice, actually. Those bridge screws are easily replaceable... 

[eb2]

I would bet more stripped and refinned than walnut, but that is still a really great deal.

[uwe]

I was just about to say this is a strip job, but well-done and much nicer than the original Hershey bar opaque brown they called walnut.

[godofthunder]

they did come in a satin/ oil finish I think

[uwe]

Never 'eard of that.

[godofthunder]

not sure Uwe my memory is a little hazy on that point, but i think they did.

[Dave W]

Nice. Good price. Very close to the s/n of my '71 EB-0L.

IMHO it's an original but worn walnut finish.

[EvilLordJuju]

I'd say refin. Look at the edge above the serial number - just a bit too curved (over sanded). Nicely done otherwise though - barely noticeable. But note the bridge pickup surround. Has something else been there?

[Saf]

love those slotted headstocks on a bassguitar

[Dave W]

I'd say refin. Look at the edge above the serial number - just a bit too curved (over sanded). Nicely done otherwise though - barely noticeable. But note the bridge pickup surround. Has something else been there?

You could be right about the edge. Still, the s/n is quite visible.

I didn't notice the bridge pickup surround. Could have been something else there.

[Highlander]

Looks nice to me but wrong side of the "Pond" for my budget without being able to give her a good look over (re my wish list, but I'd just have to refin her white-a-la-Dunaway) - Is my memory playing me tricks or was there something about this type and heads splitting...?

[Dave W]

Not that I've heard of, though they're still subject to the usual Gibson breaks.

[uwe]

Bruce/Captcolour reportedly had a few where the slotheadstock twisted and affected intonation of the lower notes.

[Dave W]

Headstock twist on a slothead is a standard feature, no extra charge.