~1971 Gibson EB-0 Cherry
Offered for sale:
Used c1971 Gibson EB-0 bass serial number 636903.
This bass is in very good condition, there are various nicks and marks about the body and some finish checking on the back of the neck and headstock. Overall showing playing time without abuse.
Originally introduced with a slab Les Paul Junior-style body, the Gibson EB-0 evolved to an SG-shaped bass by the early '60s. This bass featured a short scale length and a single fat humbucker pickup. Gibson also released a dual pickup version of this bass as the EB-3.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Years of Production: 1959 - 1979
Unique to this Era: Starting in late '69, Gibson used a slotted style headstock on the EB-0.
Body Style: Double cutaway solid body
Wood Composition: Mahogany body, Mahogany neck, Rosewood fingerboard
Design Elements: Humbucker pickup, 30 1/2-inch scale length, dot inlays, slotted headstock
Finish Specifications: Cherry Red was the only standard finish offered on the EB-0 until 1971.
The EB line of basses were and still are popular. You can find a Cream puff without spending a Mountain of money.
Hard-shell case included.
BASS GUITAR SPECS:
Year: c1971
Serial number: 636903
Body: Mahogany
Neck: Mahogany
Finish: Cherry
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Scale Length: 30.5”
Number of Frets: 19
Pickguard: Black
Bridge: Original 2-point Gibson with four individual nylon saddles, with bridge cover, no mute
Tuners: Original open back
Pickup: Single Gibson Humbucker
Controls: Volume, tone
Width at Nut: 1.5”
Radius: 12”
Weight: 7.2 lbs.
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