Gibson Porn

[neepheid]

On 18/07/2022 at 20:57, BassAgent said:

Question for you Gibson aficionados: when did Gibson introduce the string mute on the EB-2?

 

No reason to doubt Jules on these matters, here's more info than you ever knew you needed...

 

https://www.flyguitars.com/gibson/bass/parts/bridge/EBstringmute.php

[Big_Stu]

On 18/06/2022 at 11:47, JohnDaBass said:

John Birch built some fantastic guitars and basses in the late 60' and early 70's. He designed and made his own pick-up's which had 9(?) pole pieces. John also modified guitars and basses by adding his pick-up's and wiring. So the term "Birched" refers to the EBO having a Birch pick-up added at the bridge with the additional wiring.

Slade used John Birch guitars or check out Dai Shell's John Birch SG on Sassafras YouTube vids. 

 

Is that a Magnum or Hyperflux that's been added to yours? If you don't mind me asking. I met John a few times when he built my custom EB3, mad as a box of frogs, but a bit of a rogue too by all accounts.

 

[Joebethell]

On 26/07/2022 at 16:42, Big_Stu said:

 

Is that a Magnum or Hyperflux that's been added to yours? If you don't mind me asking. I met John a few times when he built my custom EB3, mad as a box of frogs, but a bit of a rogue too by all accounts.

 

Hi don't mind at all it's a hyperflux pickup on my bass it's pretty powerful and bright comes to life with pedals 

[Big_Stu]

On 28/07/2022 at 09:54, Joebethell said:

Hi don't mind at all it's a hyperflux pickup on my bass it's pretty powerful and bright comes to life with pedals 

 

Cool, that's the same pickups that Dave Hill of Slade had in all of his John Birch guitars, including the Superyob.

I've got a matched pair of John Birch Magnums in my bass.

[msb]

I love this little DC Jr ! I was going to change the bridge , but haven’t gotten around to it. I was able to quickly set the three point exactly where I wanted things , but I do like the look of the Hipshot drop in replacement. I thought the Jr might fit in my SG case , but it does not.

[Bleat]

2 hours ago, msb said:

I love this little DC Jr ! I was going to change the bridge , but haven’t gotten around to it. I was able to quickly set the three point exactly where I wanted things , but I do like the look of the Hipshot drop in replacement. I thought the Jr might fit in my SG case , but it does not.

 

 

I have never had a problem with any bass with the 3-point bridge. All were pretty quick and easy to setup, and I think it looks nicer than the Fender style BBOT. I never really got why so many people seem to hate it. As long as you just slacken the strings off to remove the bridge before changing strings, it's all good.

[msb]

The last time I did some adjustments on the SG I flipped the bass upside down and the saddles fell out. And , of course , I managed to switch the D&G saddles so things didn’t quite line up when I was trying to set the relief. It didn’t take long to identify the issue and put the saddles in the right spots.
I have four basses with three points and this was my first issue. I’ve always been able to set things to suit my playing style. I suppose I prefer medium low rather than real low. I normally play with a fairly light touch but I want to be able to play fairly hard without any buzzes.

I grew up adjusting Fender bridges , and took the simple design for granted. And it’s funny , I use Danelectro basses with the popsicle stick bridge a lot , there is a spot where they will intonate! 

[AndyTravis]

 

1994 LPB-2 Deluxe

 

Got some Gibson Speed Knobs on the way, wearing some lovely black dome ones now - I’m not 100% convinced they’re original.

 

Every other LPB-2 I’ve seen has speed knobs.

[AndyTravis]

Sorted

[msb]

I put Jazz style knobs on my DC Jr , and will probably put them on my SG too.

[Peejay]

They're the same as those on my RD Artist Andy. Look like they're exactly the right ones.

[AndyTravis]

57 minutes ago, Peejay said:

They're the same as those on my RD Artist Andy. Look like they're exactly the right ones.

 

[Peejay]

Spot on. Nice flame maple top too! 😁

[AndyTravis]

Ah well…the whole gang’s here…

[Peejay]

RD missing! Nice family group shot though. 😂

[Peejay]

And Thunderbird. And EB0/3.

 

But a great start mate.😁

 

[AndyTravis]

2 hours ago, Peejay said:

And Thunderbird. And EB0/3.

 

But a great start mate.😁

 

Would love an SG-Z from the late 90’s

[neepheid]

13 minutes ago, AndyTravis said:

Would love an SG-Z from the late 90’s

 

Don't bother - one of the most disappointing (sounding) basses I've ever owned.  For all the cool look, cancelled out by very weak pickups, no oomph.

[Basvarken]

Easy fix 😉
Here's what a friend of mine did:

 

[neepheid]

2 minutes ago, Basvarken said:

Easy fix 😉
Here's what a friend of mine did:

 

 

I grudged having to fix it and it made me sad, so I moved mine on.

[AndyTravis]

I’d change the pearloid out for 5 ply black…

 

I reckon I could live with average sounds…if I looked cool with it 😂

[Clint]

On 04/03/2025 at 23:11, AndyTravis said:

 

1994 LPB-2 Deluxe

 

Got some Gibson Speed Knobs on the way, wearing some lovely black dome ones now - I’m not 100% convinced they’re original.

 

Every other LPB-2 I’ve seen has speed knobs.

Very nice! I have the LP Standard bass. Always wondered what the weight was like on these? 

[AndyTravis]

3 hours ago, Clint said:

Very nice! I have the LP Standard bass. Always wondered what the weight was like on these? 

Very manageable, 9, 9.5lbs

[Bassmonkey]

Here’s what you need! 😂. Has your LP got the Bartolini PUs on it?