(SOLD) Orville EB-3 Cherry Red 1993
Orville EB-3, cherry red, made in Japan 1993. So cute hey! The EB-3 is the SG body shape in bass form, with a handy little 30.5" scale neck. Being a short scale, this has a big, rounded, warm, soupy punch and a strong fundamental note. The extra pickup is fun too, perhaps a nod to Billy Sheehan and a handy addition for some more balanced tones. Orville is the first name of the original Mr Gibson, and was Gibson's 80s-90s era foray into Japanese manufacturing. This was made at the excellent Terada factory, who always do millimeter perfect work, so it feels outstanding. This is certainly suitably quirky, but it will sure be an entertaining and enjoyable little addition to the squad.
Model: Orville EB-3
Made: Japan, 1993, Terada
Serial: G310314
Finish: cherry red, gloss poly
Body: mahogany
Neck: mahogany, rosewood fretboard, 38mm nut, 30.5" scale, moderate rounded C shape
Weight: 3.295kg
Mods: neck pickup replaced, middle pickup installed inc routing, rewired accordingly with rotary switch, nut replaced, minor headstock break repaired
Pickups: Orville mini-humbucker, Dimarzio DP122 Model P split single coil. Dimarzio Model One humbucker
Accessories: Gibson gig bag
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has minor dimples on the end and back. The headstock has had a minor crack, which has been glued up and had the finish patched for a smooth feel, it's all very tidy work. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples on the back only. The back has scuffs on both horns and a bunch of dimples and small dents in the elbow area, back edge and around the control cavity. The sides have scuffs on both horns and a bunch of dimples, scuffs and small dents in the elbow area around to near the jack. The front has dimples around the bridge and knobs, in the elbow area and up from the pickups, as well as play wear on the guard and horns.
Overall: good condition (7/10)
Playing Condition Notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 45/105 Moonshiners strings.
Fret Life: 7/10, minor wear but playing evenly with no major buzz issues.