About This Listing

An incredibly rare and beautiful example of a late 60s Gibson EB-2 bass (as played by the likes of Chas Chandler etc.) 


In a very rare factory-original Sparkling Burgundy Metallic finish. These finishes were done at the factory back in the day over the top of sunburst finishes if there were any imperfections, so these are pretty hard to find - especially in such great condition!


The finish does show signs of use and the usual checking / patina, as is to be expected of an instrument from this period, but there are no serious dings or cracks to speak of.


The tone of this bass will blow you away with its warm depth which can be enhanced by engaging the bass boost switch. Chas Chandler accidentally blew up Bill Wyman’s bass amp in the 60s using one of these basses, it has some serious bottom end!


A rare opportunity to own a gorgeous piece of musical history and continue its legacy! Very reluctant sale but hope it goes to a great player / collector.

Listeda month ago
Condition
Brand
Model
  • EB-2
Finish
  • Sparkling Burgundy Metallic
Categories
Year
  • 1968
Made In
  • United States
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Body Material
  • Maple
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Active / Passive Pickups
  • Passive
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Wood Top Style
  • Plain
Color Family
  • Red
Active Preamp
  • No
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Number of Strings
  • 4-String
Top Material
  • Maple
Body Shape
  • Double Cutaway
Pickup Configuration
  • H
Number of Frets
  • 20
Offset Body
  • No

About the Seller

Killingworth Guitar & Bass Services

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
(23)
Joined Reverb:2016
Items Sold:12
Product Overview
Similar to the ES-335, the Gibson EB-2 was a semi-hollow bass with that classic Gibson shape. A single humbucker on the neck and a shorter scale length identify the EB-2 and set it apart from the likes of the EB-2D, which was released in '66 sporting two neck pickups. The EB-2's tone and style attracted notable bassists like Chas Chandler of the Animals and John Entwistle.
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