Project as future business

Pilgrim · August 22, 2009, 10:06:39 PM

I really don't need another project, but I've decided on one.

I have both Kay KB-2 and Lyle SG-style basses, but both have some issues and they're not flippin' my switch. The Lyle has promise but needs the fretboard removed and glued back on...and I'm not sure I want to do it.

So...I am going to start casting around for an inexpensive used EB-0 with the express intention of adding a bridge pickup to it and making it a short scale EB-3. I had a decent EB-0 but I decided I wanted an EB-3 for the double pickups, then found out that the balance was lousy and the SG design stuck the 34" neck WAY out to the left. It just wasn't comfortable to play.

But that Epi EB-0 is a nice bass, and with a second pickup it would be a keeper. No timeline on this, but who knows when Ebay will turn one up for around $100....I'll watch.

Maybe in the meantime I'll get off my butt and get the Gretsch pickup mounted in the old Lyle hollowbody I have had sitting around. Maybe.

ramone57 · August 23, 2009, 03:03:16 PM

here's a fine specimen

http://cgi.ebay.com/Epiphone-EB-0-Electric-Bass-Guitar-U-FIX_W0QQitemZ390084757026QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar?hash=item5ad2dd0622&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

Pilgrim · August 23, 2009, 03:08:07 PM

I've bought a bass from Soundscheapinc (the seller) and it was a very good value. They are extremely forthcoming and divulge all possible information about the damage or fault on the instruments they sell.

I might have taken a run at that one IF there was more angle to the neck break so there was maybe 1-2 inches of angle to the break. That's such a square break that I don't think my skills are up to making a solid repair that will hold up.

But that's right in line with the idea....pick up one in moderate distress, then frankenmod it.

Highlander · August 23, 2009, 04:02:01 PM

Did you say Fran-KEN-mod...?

could be a candidate for an EB-der...

nofi · August 23, 2009, 04:10:04 PM

it's got that desirable offset headstock.

Pilgrim · August 23, 2009, 09:12:11 PM

Quote from: nofi on August 23, 2009, 04:10:04 PM
it's got that desirable offset headstock.

Yessir. Offset enough that you can store it in a separate case!

Dave W · August 23, 2009, 10:12:40 PM

At least they make it clear that it's not a blem or second.

Pilgrim · August 24, 2009, 12:16:37 PM

Quote from: Dave W on August 23, 2009, 10:12:40 PM
At least they make it clear that it's not a blem or second.

Is there such a term as "field-blem'd"?

drbassman · August 24, 2009, 12:43:17 PM

Geez, I go out of town for the weekend and you guys go posting crazy!!! How's this for offset?

Lightyear · August 25, 2009, 06:23:42 AM

Now that is what I call truss rod access!

drbassman · August 25, 2009, 08:25:01 AM

Yep, no trouble adjusting that nut!

Dave W · August 25, 2009, 08:57:27 AM

That pic looks familiar. Is that from one of your older completed projects?

Pilgrim · August 25, 2009, 10:47:23 AM

Quote from: Dave W on August 25, 2009, 08:57:27 AM
That pic looks familiar. Is that from one of your older completed projects?

I hope that's not the completed stage!

drbassman · August 25, 2009, 01:20:07 PM

Quote from: Dave W on August 25, 2009, 08:57:27 AM
That pic looks familiar. Is that from one of your older completed projects?

Yep, it's the top of the 60's NR in my avatar. Here's how it turned out........................

chromium · August 25, 2009, 01:53:31 PM

Bill - what kind of nut is that that you used on your NR? Do you like it? I bought some bone to fabricate a nice one for my BaCH NR, and I didn't even think to go looking for an adjustable one like that. That's a great idea.