derreybass Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 Back in 1969 I used always to fancy a Gibson EB3 but could never afford one I also liked Les Pauls but they didn't make a bass version. So I thought I'd have a go at making my own, also at the time a 5 string bass came to mind, I think only Fender were doing one. The result was a trip to the school woodwork department and scrounge some wood. The result was the one on the left. Anyway 52 years later after the initial bass was unplayable I thought I'd rebuild it how I wanted it to be in the first place and the result is in the next picture. This time it's a 4 string with 3 different pickup options Magnetic, Piezo and Roland Hex system. Having just sprayed it with clear finish I might have to do it again when the weather gets warmer. It's useable in the mean time. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 43 minutes ago, derreybass said: Nice pickguard on the right hand example. I don't normally like them as a personal choice but that's got a good shape to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 52 years you say?? @owen is going to have to go some if he thinks his "Slowest build ever" is going to beat this... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derreybass Posted February 4, 2021 Author Share Posted February 4, 2021 Hi yes 52 years but I have done all the current rebuild this year 2020 I mean 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 Beautiful job! Good fusion of designs too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derreybass Posted February 4, 2021 Author Share Posted February 4, 2021 Thanks Andy it took a lot of fiddling to get it all finished. I think in future I'll start from scratch. Nice to see what your doing to the Vox. Out of interest what are you using to finish your projects with at the moment? Finally hope to see you again at a SW Bass Bash, here's hoping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 7 hours ago, TheGreek said: 52 years you say?? @owen is going to have to go some if he thinks his "Slowest build ever" is going to beat this... I recognise greatness when I see it. The king is dead. Long live the king. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 Great job ! 👌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derreybass Posted February 5, 2021 Author Share Posted February 5, 2021 Thanks Owen I didn't mean to compete! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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