Up for sale is a vintage 1970s Gibson SB-300 short-scale bass in its original Walnut finish, complete with what appears to be its original era-correct Gibson hardshell case.

The SB-300 is one of Gibson's lesser-known basses from the early 1970s and is considerably less common than the longer-scale SB-400. Featuring an alder body, two-piece maple neck, dual single-coil pickups, and lightweight short-scale design, it delivers a clear, punchy vintage tone with classic Gibson character.

This example weighs just 6.9 lbs, making it an incredibly comfortable bass whether you're gigging, recording, or simply enjoying it at home.

Condition is Very Good Vintage, showing honest cosmetic wear throughout from over 50 years of use. There are no major breaks or structural repairs. The bass has recently been professionally inspected and set up here at Nick's Hand-Picked Guitars and plays exactly as it should.

Specifications

  • Gibson SB-300
  • Early 1970s
  • Short Scale
  • Walnut Finish
  • Alder Body
  • Two-Piece Maple Neck
  • Rosewood Fingerboard
  • Dual Gibson Single-Coil Pickups
  • Individual Volume & Tone Controls
  • Original Lightweight Bridge
  • Gibson Tuners
  • Weight: 6.9 lbs
  • Serial Number: 953112

Includes

  • Original Era Hardshell Case

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This bass has been professionally inspected, set up, and is ready for its next home. Feel free to reach out with any questions.

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Listed3 months ago
ConditionGood (Used)
Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • SB-400
Finish
  • Walnut
Categories
Year
  • Early 1970s
Made In
  • United States
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Color Family
  • Brown
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Active / Passive Pickups
  • Passive Pickups
Neck Material
  • Maple
Wood Top Style
  • Plain
Active Preamp
  • No Preamp
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Body Material
  • Alder
Number of Strings
  • 4-String
Pickup Configuration
  • SS
Body Shape
  • Double Cutaway
Number of Frets
  • 20

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Nick's Hand-Picked Guitars

St. Louis, MO, United States
Joined Reverb:2013

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