JonnyM Posted March 7, 2014 Posted March 7, 2014 So, after a number of years playing modern long scale basses with 5+ strings, this polar-opposite rock beast lands on my doorstep: a late 60's Gibson EB3. The low end is truly walloping, but the fun will really start when a set of D'Addario Chrome flatwounds arrive tomorrow to replace the old roundwounds it's currently wearing... At some point soon, a good friend of mine will be bringing over Ashdown's take on a B15 - lawdy, i can hardly wait! Quote
Clarky Posted March 7, 2014 Posted March 7, 2014 Wow, that is stunning and - as you say - poles apart from the other main bass in your sig On a related note, the modern take on this (Gibson SG bass) seems to be really good value (£599 for the 2014 'Special' or the faded cherry version at Dawsons) given its US-made. Got me thinking .... Quote
Bassman Sam Posted March 7, 2014 Posted March 7, 2014 Looks great for it's age, lush. Through the Ashdown it will sound fab. Time to brush up the Cream licks. Quote
ern500evo Posted March 7, 2014 Posted March 7, 2014 (edited) [quote name='Bassman Sam' timestamp='1394156898' post='2388637'] Looks great for it's age, lush. Through the Ashdown it will sound fab. Time to brush up the Cream licks. [/quote] Agreed, first thing you have to play on these is some Jack Bruce, it's the law!! Congrats, very cool bass. Edited March 7, 2014 by ern500evo Quote
madshadows Posted March 7, 2014 Posted March 7, 2014 That bass is an absolute beauty, stunning colour and looks John Quote
Fozza Posted March 7, 2014 Posted March 7, 2014 You lucky so-and-so! All the recent SG/EB talk on here is giving me a serious GAS attack. Chrome flats sound great on basses like this. Thumptastic! Enjoy your bass. Quote
artisan Posted March 7, 2014 Posted March 7, 2014 Ooooh that is very nice indeed,i am somewhat envious. Quote
artisan Posted March 7, 2014 Posted March 7, 2014 [quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1394156486' post='2388635'] Wow, that is stunning and - as you say - poles apart from the other main bass in your sig On a related note, the modern take on this (Gibson SG bass) seems to be really good value (£599 for the 2014 'Special' or the faded cherry version at Dawsons) given its US-made. Got me thinking .... [/quote] Clarky - i just got a chocolate satin SG Special on tuesday & really love it. Silly price for a USA Gibson & the vintage brown hardcase is rather nice too. Quote
Grand Wazoo Posted March 7, 2014 Posted March 7, 2014 [quote name='JonnyM' timestamp='1394153043' post='2388624'] So, after a number of years playing modern long scale basses with 5+ strings, this polar-opposite rock beast lands on my doorstep: a late 60's Gibson EB3. The low end is truly walloping, but the fun will really start when a set of D'Addario Chrome flatwounds arrive tomorrow to replace the old roundwounds it's currently wearing... At some point soon, a good friend of mine will be bringing over Ashdown's take on a B15 - lawdy, i can hardly wait! [/quote] John make sure you're in this evening after 8pm as I am dropping the Ashdown at yours Look after it properly this is as a rare beast as is your bass, no serial number and with a commemorative plaque [URL=http://s144.photobucket.com/user/xt660/media/Ashdown%20Drophead/b918fc69.jpg.html][IMG]http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r200/xt660/Ashdown%20Drophead/b918fc69.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s144.photobucket.com/user/xt660/media/Ashdown%20Drophead/DSC03701.jpg.html][IMG]http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r200/xt660/Ashdown%20Drophead/DSC03701.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Quote
Cosmo Valdemar Posted March 7, 2014 Posted March 7, 2014 (edited) Can I have a go? Edit: Is that one of the long scale EBs? Edited March 7, 2014 by Cosmo Valdemar Quote
inthedoghouse Posted March 7, 2014 Posted March 7, 2014 Very jealous - GREAT find! :-)) Wish I still had mine from the 70s :-( Maybe one day I'll get another Please give us a review when you've settled in with her :-) Quote
Shaggy Posted March 7, 2014 Posted March 7, 2014 Lovely old Gibbo, great score - put those pics on the Gibson porn thread! Quote
howdenspur Posted March 7, 2014 Posted March 7, 2014 That is a great looking piece of kit! Now gassing for an SG! Quote
JonnyM Posted March 8, 2014 Author Posted March 8, 2014 So, the Chrome Flatwounds (short scale) turned up today, as did Grand Wazoo's Drophead marvel... We had a quick blast (no time to fit the flats and had to keep it down 'cos of neighbours ) and agreed that the sounds we were getting were just "right", especially pushing some overdrive. Will be even better with the flats - I'll report back soon Quote
merlin Posted March 8, 2014 Posted March 8, 2014 well done,love these basses,play my 63 EB3 all the time now,back up is the Epip,just incase,your looks real cool,nice condition . Quote
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