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Cyrus Lazarus

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  1. Ok, I looked up 'reading guitar potentiometers' and took the back off again. As far as I can read, it appears to be '1377018', which would indicate a 'CTS' 1970 model, from week 18. Still haven't seen another one like this, with the simple white toggle switch. But thanks again Grog, for helping me out with solving this long held mystery!
  2. Thanks for the reply. I spoke with the fellow I bought it from, and he says he did no modifications to it. As mentioned, the pickup switch is the only thing that appears different from all other models from this period. My best guess is that it was made in very late 1969, just before they changed over to the black 'selector switch' for the pickups. When you say pot codes, I'm not exactly sure what you mean. Where might I find those? Under the back plate cover? I'll try and load an image, though the size limitation is quite small.
  3. I've been trying to get some information on my old Gibson EB 3 bass. Some details: It's a walnut finish, and it's got the slotted head stock 'banjo style' tuners, with gold Gibson logo stamped on the front. Serial number 955079 is on the back of the head stock. There is no "Made in USA" stamp. I was told when I bought it that the bass was a 1968 or 1969. The one distinguishing feature is the pickup switch. This one is a simple toggle switch, rather than the black 'chicken head' selector switch that I've seen on every other model from this era ('69-'71). It's got the two humbucker pickups- the regular size at the bridge, and the big *** 'mudbucker' at the neck position. The pickups do not have 'Gibson' etched onto them. Does anyone know if there's a way to track the specific date of manufacture, other than from the serial number? There are no dates anywhere inside the back circuitry, as far as I can tell. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks. ~Joe
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