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A modification masterpiece.

That's a bit cheaper than the Babicz!

[quote name='T-Bay' timestamp='1485683645' post='3225706'] I am at exactly the same point but have the advantage of having two EB3s, one was given to me off here because it was split nearly in two, I have repaired that and decided to use it as a base to test out some ideas. I have fitted a cheap but fully adjustable bridge and will see how it goes once I have all the electrics working (sadly they were appalling so need a complete overhaul - factory stuff is disgraceful in my opinion). I did a quick test but with only the bridge pick up working and it seems that the bridge pickup is incredibly sensitive to string location. The new bridge has moved the string positions of the E and G by about 1.2mm and that seems enough to cause them to be very quiet. There are ways around this and I will start working on it as soon as I have all the electrics up and running properly. [/quote] I've been following your 'rescue' thread with interest. Which replacement bridge have you fitted?

[quote name='NancyJohnson' timestamp='1485680482' post='3225682'] Knowing Gibson, they probably ordered a zillion of the wretched 3-pointers and were too stubborn to listen to customer feedback and go with an alternative. [/quote] Yep, that sounds about right!

Great job Andy!

Love that finish!

[quote name='Bigwan' timestamp='1485116296' post='3221289'] No. Nothing comes to mind... [/quote] +1

Interesting... found the Antoria website and there's no mention of this bass - just a 6-string guitar. Only finding it FS on Fleabay too.

[quote name='Andyjr1515' timestamp='1485015574' post='3220439'] Oooo... now that looks nice [/quote] Thanks Andy - you've made me feel even better about it

Even more difficult if you have the silver cloth grill.

This will be fabulous - translucent red is my favourite finish. Just got this but I do prefer the gloss top-coat. [url="http://[URL=http://s1149.photobucket.com/user/scrumpymike/media/IMG_5033_zpsiwx9vr0a.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o598/scrumpymike/IMG_5033_zpsiwx9vr0a.jpg[/IMG][/URL]"][IMG]http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o598/scrumpymike/IMG_5033_zpsiwx9vr0a.jpg[/IMG][/url]

That looks really classy - and you know it's gonna play well and sound good!

[quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1484217741' post='3213570'] Basschat first - someone posting a picture of his 26.5" Johnson [/quote] I should be so lucky

Bloody Botophucket!! [url="http://[URL=http://s1149.photobucket.com/user/scrumpymike/media/IMG_5013_zpsloz1el8c.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o598/scrumpymike/IMG_5013_zpsloz1el8c.jpg[/IMG][/URL]"][IMG]http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o598/scrumpymike/IMG_5013_zpsloz1el8c.jpg[/IMG][/url] [url="http://[URL=http://s1149.photobucket.com/user/scrumpymike/media/IMG_5033_zpsiwx9vr0a.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o598/scrumpymike/IMG_5033_zpsiwx9vr0a.jpg[/IMG][/URL]"][IMG]http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o598/scrumpymike/IMG_5033_zpsiwx9vr0a.jpg[/IMG][/url] [url="http://[URL=http://s1149.photobucket.com/user/scrumpymike/media/IMG_5026_zps2upqby7g.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o598/scrumpymike/IMG_5026_zps2upqby7g.jpg[/IMG][/URL]"][IMG]http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o598/scrumpymike/IMG_5026_zps2upqby7g.jpg[/IMG][/url]

Since selling my LP Junior DC a few months back I've been without a Gibson bass for the first time in 30 years. Fixed my withdrawal symptoms with this nice 2014 SG 120th Anniversary Special off the forum. I've given it a thorough set-up and it's a really nice player - probably as good as the more expensive 2008 SG re-issue I sold and immediately wished I hadn't. Not totally sure about the flat cherry finish yet; definitely understated but it's kinda growing on me. Just thinking about what to do - if anything - about the 3-point bridge. I can live with all its deficiences except having the string windings on the saddles. What do you guys recommend? [i]Pic's not posting - I'll have another go![/i]

Love it!! I've had the hots for a Ricky since I first laid eyes on one - Pete Quaife of the Kinks maybe?? - but I think I've missed the moment (too big and heavy for me now).

Good grief Andy - anybody would think that you actually ENJOY doing all this!! Seriously though, I've been following each posting like some addicted 'soap' fan - can't wait for the next episode! The chambering question is an interesting one and I guess the key is 'control'; you can obviously engineer cavities to enhance the final sound but on an unknown, one-off project like this the safe bet is probably to in-fill them.

AFAIK Gibson now fit the Babicz as their OE bridge (from 2015 model year). I've just bought a 2014 120th Anniversary Special and am thinking of doing a bridge upgrade. I've managed to set the bass up perfectly but having the string windings on the saddles is just unacceptable - to me anyway. Once that's sorted and I've cut the nut slots down on the E and A strings we should be ready to rock'n'roll!! How can one of the two 'iconic' brands ship a premier product (i.e. made in the USA) product that has design flaws and hasn't been set up to factory spec? Beats me!!

[quote name='NickD' timestamp='1484728002' post='3217752'] Indeed! To be fair though, it was a country project so expectations might not have been that high! [/quote] Steady on now! As William Shakespeare often said: "Country matters." (I think he had something else in mind though.)