1965 Gibson EB - 2 Vintage Hollowbody Electric Bass Guitar Cherry W/ Case
Item History & Price
Up for sale, a 1965 Gibson EB-2 vintage semi-hollowbody bass guitar in excellent condition and in perfect working order. One of Gibson's most desirable and eye-catching vintage bass designs, the EB-2 has the classic body shape and maple construction of the ES-335, with a powerful, thick sounding "Mudbucker" mounted in the neck position. Strung with 45-105 roundwound strings on the 30 1/2" scale, this bass has a very comfortable feel and plays effortlessly, delivering great pillowy low ...end woof and deep thump. Whether you're looking to fill out a power trio with subwoofer thump and midrange kick, or sit back in the mix in a larger ensemble with a mellow yet substantial fundamental warmth, this EB-2 can deliver the goods. The bass weighs in at a manageable 8lbs 12oz and balances quite well on a strap. Professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar, this EB-2 is ready for stage and studio work.
The one-piece mahogany neck has a very chunky and well rounded C shaped profile that is very deserving of the "baseball bat" moniker, filling the palm and contributing greatly to the resonance and sustain of the instrument. The profile measures .972" deep at the 1st fret and graduates to an impressive 1.052" at the 12th fret. The thick slab Brazilian rosewood fretboard sports pearloid dot inlay and the bass retains the original medium jumbo frets which have lots of meat and show only light uniform wear on the crowns of frets 1-6, with virtually no fretwear further up the board. The truss rod is responsive, and the bass plays well in every register. The original nut measures 1 11/16" in width. On the headstock, the Gibson logo and "crown" are inlaid in pearloid, which has taken on a shade of amber over the decades. The stock chrome tuning machines are intact and turn smoothly as well.
All of the electronics work as they should, with Volume and Tone knobs as well as a Varitone push button tone shift/boost switch that adds further versatility to the EB-2's sound. The original bridge is intact, and the bridge/tailpiece inserts have room for future adjustment too. The pickguard and bracket are modern replacements courtesy of MojoAxe, while the knobs and strap buttons are original. Visible through the bass side F hole, the original orange Gibson label with serial number and clean model info is present. The electronics are untouched and what can be viewed via a mirror through the treble side F hole is all original with untouched solder joints.
Cosmetically, this bass is in fantastic shape, with a vibrant and original nitro lacquer Cherry finish. The bass exhibits vertical lacquer checking along with one spot of light, localized buckle rash central to the body at the waist on the back and some scattered smaller nicks and scuffs. The holes for the chrome string cover have also been cleanly filled with localized touchup. There are few scattered nicks on the neck profile with one spot of wear through the lacquer behind fret 5. The bass shows no serious or structural wear of any kind and will satisfy serious collectors and players alike!
The original hardshell case is included. The case retains the original handle and latches, and the exterior shows some scuffs and nicks.
Check out our shop "Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar, " and please let us know if we can answer any questions!
Shipping in the continental USA will be $85, fully insured and shipped via FedEx Ground. Expedited shipping available for an additional fee at buyer's request. We will happily ship WORLDWIDE, but please contact us for an accurate international shipping quote before bidding or buying, as cost varies by buyer location.
International orders will be declared as “merchandise, ” and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. No exceptions! The customer is responsible for all taxes and duty, which may be collected upon delivery, as well as any additional charges involved with import. We have all necessary CITES paperwork in-hand to ship rosewood worldwide.We do our best to describe all items with honesty and accuracy, but to be sure, please contact us with any questions or concerns prior to bidding or buying. We require payment within 48 hours of auction end. In the unlikely event of a return, buyer pays all shipping costs. Your positive feedback and five star ratings are very important to us, and we appreciate your communication in resolving any issues!
The one-piece mahogany neck has a very chunky and well rounded C shaped profile that is very deserving of the "baseball bat" moniker, filling the palm and contributing greatly to the resonance and sustain of the instrument. The profile measures .972" deep at the 1st fret and graduates to an impressive 1.052" at the 12th fret. The thick slab Brazilian rosewood fretboard sports pearloid dot inlay and the bass retains the original medium jumbo frets which have lots of meat and show only light uniform wear on the crowns of frets 1-6, with virtually no fretwear further up the board. The truss rod is responsive, and the bass plays well in every register. The original nut measures 1 11/16" in width. On the headstock, the Gibson logo and "crown" are inlaid in pearloid, which has taken on a shade of amber over the decades. The stock chrome tuning machines are intact and turn smoothly as well.
All of the electronics work as they should, with Volume and Tone knobs as well as a Varitone push button tone shift/boost switch that adds further versatility to the EB-2's sound. The original bridge is intact, and the bridge/tailpiece inserts have room for future adjustment too. The pickguard and bracket are modern replacements courtesy of MojoAxe, while the knobs and strap buttons are original. Visible through the bass side F hole, the original orange Gibson label with serial number and clean model info is present. The electronics are untouched and what can be viewed via a mirror through the treble side F hole is all original with untouched solder joints.
Cosmetically, this bass is in fantastic shape, with a vibrant and original nitro lacquer Cherry finish. The bass exhibits vertical lacquer checking along with one spot of light, localized buckle rash central to the body at the waist on the back and some scattered smaller nicks and scuffs. The holes for the chrome string cover have also been cleanly filled with localized touchup. There are few scattered nicks on the neck profile with one spot of wear through the lacquer behind fret 5. The bass shows no serious or structural wear of any kind and will satisfy serious collectors and players alike!
The original hardshell case is included. The case retains the original handle and latches, and the exterior shows some scuffs and nicks.
Check out our shop "Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar, " and please let us know if we can answer any questions!
Shipping in the continental USA will be $85, fully insured and shipped via FedEx Ground. Expedited shipping available for an additional fee at buyer's request. We will happily ship WORLDWIDE, but please contact us for an accurate international shipping quote before bidding or buying, as cost varies by buyer location.
International orders will be declared as “merchandise, ” and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. No exceptions! The customer is responsible for all taxes and duty, which may be collected upon delivery, as well as any additional charges involved with import. We have all necessary CITES paperwork in-hand to ship rosewood worldwide.We do our best to describe all items with honesty and accuracy, but to be sure, please contact us with any questions or concerns prior to bidding or buying. We require payment within 48 hours of auction end. In the unlikely event of a return, buyer pays all shipping costs. Your positive feedback and five star ratings are very important to us, and we appreciate your communication in resolving any issues!
