Delberthot Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 (edited) Wanted one of these for years, got one but its just not for me. Practically brand new, it does have a small mark on the laquer at the tip of the headstock, other than that I can't find any other marks on it. Mahogany body with mahogany set neck and rosewood fretboard. 2 humbuckers and individual volume and tone controls with pickup selector switch - much the same as a Rickenbacker. It actually balances remarkably well considering the shape. I'm going to be using it tonight with the wedding band by virtue of the fact that my fretless conversion isn't finished yet and my Bronco isn't here yet.- I haven't used it yet with the wedding band so we'll see how it goes i would prefer to sell but if you have anything interesting that you'd like to trade of the bass variety then let me know and we can maybe work something out. £170 delivered to mainland UK and comes shipped in a Fender gig bag. Shots taken the other day on my famous blue leather couch (couch not included) [url="http://img808.imageshack.us/i/dsc06417large.jpg/"][/url] [url="http://img21.imageshack.us/i/dsc06412large.jpg/"][/url] [url="http://img294.imageshack.us/i/dsc06411large.jpg/"][/url] [url="http://img21.imageshack.us/i/dsc06416large.jpg/"][/url] [url="http://img263.imageshack.us/i/dsc06414large.jpg/"][/url] [url="http://img808.imageshack.us/i/dsc06413large.jpg/"][/url] [url="http://img263.imageshack.us/i/dsc06410large.jpg/"][/url] I have it listed on Ebay but would rather sell it here. Edited June 13, 2010 by Delberthot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted June 12, 2010 Author Share Posted June 12, 2010 pre-gig bump. I'll answer any questions and PMs when i return at about 2am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted June 13, 2010 Author Share Posted June 13, 2010 Just back from tonight's gig - goodness gracious great balls of fire This thing is mental. If you like Jazz basses with the focus predominantly on the bridge pickup then this bass is the equivelant of the Jazz's older, tougher brother. It does honky very well but there's so much more oomph coming from the humbuckers compared to the single coils of the Jazz. An interesting analogy(sp?) is that if you've seen the Spongebob movie then the Jazz is the bad guys in the bar - tough, growly and in your face. The EB-3 is the guy that's been paid by Plankton to kill Spongebob and Patrick who makes mincemeat of said 'tough guys'. Played with a plectrum, this sounds more like the Rickenbacker sound you hear on records that any Rick I've ever owned. Solo the neck pickup and you have instant Jack Bruce from the olden days before he got the Warwick fretless Thumb with the trademark 'Jack Bruce Fart' sound. You also have instant Fender Telecaster bass - from memory, this sounds almost identical to the 1973 Tele bass I used to have. I am going to have to have a think about whether or not I really want to sell this or not. Until I decide, fire any trade offers to me - you may have something of interest to me. Alternatively, cash would be the preferred choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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