1970 GIBSON EB-0 SLOTTED HEADSTOCK

Rare Gibson EB-0 bass with slotted headstock in excellent all-original condition.

The EB-0 with slotted headstock was only produced from late ’69 to ’71. This instrument is extremely light at just 7.14 lbs, with EB basses of the 70s easily weighing 10 to 11 lbs ! The famous “Mudbucker” pickup in neck position with 28.6(!) K-ohm output delivers the rumbling sound for which this bass is famous. Comes with a black period correct case.

Technical details:

SG body, double cutaway,
Mahagony neck with split head,
Scale: 30.5″,
Rosewood fingerboard, with “dots ”inlays and 19 frets,
1x orig. Mudbucker PU (28,6K-Ohm),
Stud/Bridge compensated tailpiece,
Chrome-plated hardware,
4x Schaller M4 tuners (2l/2r)
1x Volumen-, 1x Tone control,
Pots date from 19th week of 1970,
Vintage period correct black case included.

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ConditionExcellent (Used)
Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • EB-0 with Slotted Headstock
Finish
  • Cherry
Categories
Year
  • 1970
Made In
  • United States
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Body Material
  • Mahogany
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Active / Passive Pickups
  • Passive Pickups
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Wood Top Style
  • Plain
Color Family
  • Red
Active Preamp
  • No Preamp
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Number of Strings
  • 4-String
Body Shape
  • Double Cutaway
Pickup Configuration
  • H
Number of Frets
  • 20

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