EB-3L

[drbassman]

It needs a lot of work.  No varitone and I didn't check the truss rod either.  Living on the edge!







Well, I guess I got carried away!  Here's the bare neck.  The previous owner varnished the fret board and when I took the frets off to try and level the board, chips were flying everywhere!  I tried to level the darn thing, but the twist was just a bit too much between the nut and the 3rd. fret.  The rest of the neck is fine.

so, I decided the heck with it and planed the board off!!  :shock: Now  feel I better.  I've got the neck leveled but had to add a veneer shim on the treble half between the nut and 3rd. fret.   We'll sand her level tomorrow.

[Lightyear]

You've done a whole lot more with a whole lot less!   So I expect great things from this one

Are you going to plug all of the extra switch holes and the extra pickup hole?  What about moving the mudbucker to the end of the neck?

[drbassman]

You've done a whole lot more with a whole lot less!   So I expect great things from this one

Are you going to plug all of the extra switch holes and the extra pickup hole?  What about moving the mudbucker to the end of the neck?

Yeah, I'll plug the holes and probably cover them with a mahogany veneer.  This bass will be white in the end.  I won't move the mudbucker since it's in its original position.

[dadagoboi]

Really looking forward to this build, especially the new board.  I'd be interested in the EMG and whatever's attached to it if you're selling.

[drbassman]

Really looking forward to this build, especially the new board.  I'd be interested in the EMG and whatever's attached to it if you're selling.

I'd love to sell the pup and any of the wiring that came with it.  I won't be using it.  I'll post some pics to a PM to you tonight.

[dadagoboi]

I'd love to sell the pup and any of the wiring that came with it.  I won't be using it.  I'll post some pics to a PM to you tonight.

Thanks!

[Lightyear]

so if you're going white AND changing the board how about blocks and binding on that new board!?   

Damn, I dream big when it's other peoples time and money!

All joking aside though - nothing looks better than a white SG/EB with blocks and binding.

[drbassman]

so if you're going white AND changing the board how about blocks and binding on that new board!?   

Damn, I dream big when it's other peoples time and money!

All joking aside though - nothing looks better than a white SG/EB with blocks and binding.

I'm right there with you.  I was already planning the new fret board inlays.  Binding is a definite addition too!  Great minds think alike!

[exiledarchangel]

That's gonna be a sexy EB! Can't wait to see it finished!

[Lightyear]

Thanks, Doc!  Any idea as to how to save the overlay on the headstock?

[chromium]

I'm right there with you.  I was already planning the new fret board inlays.  Binding is a definite addition too!  Great minds think alike!

You could make the 70s version of this:




In any case, look forward to seeing it progress!!      

[Highlander]

I've just drooled all over my keyboard...

[drbassman]

That's gonna be a sexy EB! Can't wait to see it finished!

Thanks!  I hope it works out!

[drbassman]

Thanks, Doc!  Any idea as to how to save the overlay on the headstock?

Well, I was thinking about stripping everything around to logo and repainting the face.  I also have an aftermarket pearl Gibson logo inlay I could use.  It's pretty close to original, not perfect but about 90% correct.  I also have a friend who does gold replacement decals that are almost perfect repros.  What do you think?

[drbassman]

I've just drooled all over my keyboard...

Me too!!!!  That's the look I love!