Gibson EB-2 - Baritone Circuit Question

[dc10bass]

Group,

I have a 1959 Gibson EB-2 with some of the potting material removed from the Baritone Circuit under the bridge.
...I would like to fill it back in, what exactly did Gibson use? ...it's almost like a wax material.

Thanks!

[eb2]

That's what it is - potting wax.

[Dave W]

The purpose of potting is to damp vibration. Keeps pickups from sounding microphonic (although some guys think it harms the tone) and in your case I would guess it helps keep parts from moving. It was probably removed to repair or replace a component, I wouldn't bother re-potting unless you're having a problem.

From what I've read, it's usually a mix of beeswax and paraffin, melted by boiling in water. No idea what Gibson used. Vintage votive candles? 

[Highlander]

A pleasantly scented Yankee Candle... Seasonal, of course...

[uwe]

There must be a double entendre lurking in Ken's post somewhere ... in some dark recess.

Of his mind.