1965 Gibson EB-0 Bass – All Original, One Owner, Clean Example

Up for sale is a 1965 Gibson EB-0 short-scale bass in its original Cherry Red finish, a classic from Gibson’s golden era.

This is a true one-owner instrument, carefully maintained for decades and kept in excellent vintage condition.

✅ Key Features

  • 100% original – no modifications, no replaced parts
  • Original Gibson hard shell case (OHSC) included
  • Original Cherry Red finish with light, natural aging
  • Original electronics – warm, deep vintage EB-0 tone
  • Short-scale neck – fast, comfortable playability
  • Original mute system intact

🎯 Condition

This bass is in excellent vintage condition.

  • Light finish checking consistent with age
  • Minimal cosmetic wear
  • No breaks, repairs, or structural issues
  • Neck is straight and plays well
  • Electronics function as they should

A very clean and honest example—much nicer than most EB-0s on the market.

🔊 Tone & Playability

Classic EB-0 sound:

  • Thick, round low end
  • Warm, woody vintage character
  • Perfect for rock, blues, and vintage recordings

Short-scale feel makes it extremely easy to play.

👉 Perfect for collectors or players wanting authentic 60s Gibson tone

  • 30.5” scale.
  • All mahogany construction.
  • Brazilian rosewood board.
  • All original, no modifications.
  • Minimal playwear.
  • Light checking.
  • Booming bass with massive sustain.
  • Chrome-plated hardware parts shine like new.
  • Lever-activated string-mute system and felt pad in near perfect condition.
  • Original upgraded hard-shell case with yellow interior in superb condition.
  • Original case key.

This item is sold As-Described

This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More.

Listed3 months ago
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
Finish
  • Cherry Red
Categories
Year
  • 1965
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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Original Owner

Henderson, NV, United States
Joined Reverb:2020

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