Gibson EB-2 1968 Bass. The best Gibson bass ever built. A thumper. Beautiful

GIBSON

EB-2

BASS

“The ES-335 Series”

1968

Sn:  906625

THE GUITAR:

“Gibson’s biggest bass invention”

FROM WIKI:

The Gibson EB-2 was an electric bass guitar model produced by the Gibson Guitar Corporation from 1958 to 1972, with a hiatus from 1962 to 1963. When production ceased in 1972, a total of 8017 instruments has been built, with 2102 of them being EB-2D's.[1] Willie Moseley, in Vintage Guitar, referred to the bass guitar as possibly "Gibson's biggest bass invention"; the instrument, however, was not a great commercial success, and the Rivoli, the sister model made by Epiphone, may have been used more than the original Gibson.[2]

Description Introduced in 1958, the EB-2 was the bass guitar equivalent of the popular Gibson ES-335. It featured a 335-style semi-hollow body, a short 30.5" scale neck and one large "Sidewinder" humbucking pickup in the neck position. The electronics consisted of a single volume and tone knob. The EB-2N had natural finish, the EB-2 sunburst. The next year a "Baritone switch" was added, which enhanced or cut the bass frequencies, and later a string mute was added to the bridge.[2] By 1961 the original banjo-style tuners (with the pegs pointing backwards) were replaced by regular tuners, and by 1965 cherry was a color option also.[3]

In 1966, the EB-2D was introduced, which added a mini-humbucker pickup in the bridge position (like the EB-3). Electronics included separate volume and tone controls and a 3-way switch to select the pickups, besides the "baritone" switch.[2][1]

 

CONDITION:  This guitar is in excellent functional condition and Good cosmetic condition.  It has a SUNBURST finish with surface cracks, staining on front below bridge and belt rash on back.  It is a natural relic and shows signs of wear. 

OHSC.

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1.         The guitar is in GOOD cosmetic condition and is as described in this ad. It has the usual signs of wear for a guitar of its age.  It is a naturally reliced guitar with dings, dents, scratches, etc.

2.      The guitar is in fully operational condition.

3.      Buyer has 48 hrs. to inspect the guitar or have it inspected.  Any defects, damage, misrepresentations or other problems must be reported within that time period in writing to the Seller.

4.      In the case of damage during shipment, Buyer shall immediately inform seller of such damage and will maintain all original packing materials and box for inspection by the transportation company.

5.      If other problems are discovered, Seller will either arrange for repair etc. at a location near the Buyer or request that the Buyer return the guitar to the Seller (Seller will reimburse Buyer for cost of shipment of guitar back to Seller).

6.      Seller will correct indicated problems and ship the guitar back to the Buyer within 7 days of receiving it.

7.      In the event that the guitar cannot be repaired or replaced with a similar item from Seller’s inventory, the Seller will give the Buyer Credit toward current or future purchases from inventory of Seller.

8.      No refunds or returns for Buyer Remorse or Buyer Mind Changing. 

9.      If there are any undisclosed physical attributes of this guitar that will prevent buyer from playing it successfully, e.g., neck to wide to be played with arthritic hands, guitar too heavy to be played due to back, shoulder, etc. problems, then we will, upon return of the guitar, issue a Credit Memo to Buyer in the amount paid for the guitar plus the cost of shipment paid by the Buyer against the future purchase of a guitar from us.

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