1965 Gibson EB-2
$4,962.90 CAD
(USD $3,495.00)
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Making its debut at the 1958 summer NAMM show, Gibson's EB-2 was the company's bass guitar counterpart to the newly launched Thinline Double Cutaway guitars (ES-335 etc). The first variant of the EB-2 was produced between 1958 and 1962, with a second appearing in 1964 after a brief hiatus. These second variant EB-2 differed only slightly from the older models, with smaller cutaway horns as opposed to the "Mickey Mouse ears" of the late '50s and early '60s; a nickel or chrome plated pickup cover in place of black plastic and nickel or chrome plated right-angle tuners in place of banjo-style tuners. The mid 1960s brought huge success for the model; however, sales began to slump rapidly later in the decade, resulting in the EB-2 being discontinued in the early 1970s.
A beautiful example of an early second variant EB-2, this '64 spec bass features a full 1-11/16" nutwidth and a combination of nickel and chrome hardware. This mid '60s Gibson bass boasts a stunning and remarkably clean Cherry Red finish with minimal playwear. The original frets are in excellent shape with no significant wear. The overall condition of this instrument suggests that it has seen relatively little use over the last six decades. One of the four tuning machines differs from the other three in that it is a non-reverse chrome machine head. As this bass was built in an era where Gibson was transitioning to non-reverse chrome tuners, it is very likely that this part is original to the instrument; there is no evidence of otherwise.
The original humbucker offers a powerful, dark, and rich voice, with the baritone switch delivering increased clarity and articulation from the pickup when engaged. The instrument's excellent sonic characteristics are complimented by a full and round neck profile that is wonderfully comfortable, making the instrument an absolute joy to play.
This original pickup is currently measuring 181 kOhm instead of the roughly 30k that we would expect. It currently sounds incredible and is functioning properly so we’re not particularly concerned by this measurement.
Scale length of 30.5". 1st first fret depth of 0.907", 12th fret depth of 0.985". Weight of 8lbs 15oz.
With original hardshell case
A beautiful example of an early second variant EB-2, this '64 spec bass features a full 1-11/16" nutwidth and a combination of nickel and chrome hardware. This mid '60s Gibson bass boasts a stunning and remarkably clean Cherry Red finish with minimal playwear. The original frets are in excellent shape with no significant wear. The overall condition of this instrument suggests that it has seen relatively little use over the last six decades. One of the four tuning machines differs from the other three in that it is a non-reverse chrome machine head. As this bass was built in an era where Gibson was transitioning to non-reverse chrome tuners, it is very likely that this part is original to the instrument; there is no evidence of otherwise.
The original humbucker offers a powerful, dark, and rich voice, with the baritone switch delivering increased clarity and articulation from the pickup when engaged. The instrument's excellent sonic characteristics are complimented by a full and round neck profile that is wonderfully comfortable, making the instrument an absolute joy to play.
This original pickup is currently measuring 181 kOhm instead of the roughly 30k that we would expect. It currently sounds incredible and is functioning properly so we’re not particularly concerned by this measurement.
Scale length of 30.5". 1st first fret depth of 0.907", 12th fret depth of 0.985". Weight of 8lbs 15oz.
With original hardshell case