Vintage guitars for sale: gibson 1965 bass

The Gibson EB-2 Bass was invented in 1959 & made famous by many players. This example is oh-so rare & very special ordered by its 1st owner & is 1 of the coolest special ordered EB-2??s from 1965. Its beautiful slightly faded original ??Argentine Gray?? custom color finish is what this is all about & its so frickin rare. Its 1 of only 2 of this color known to exist. Its 1 piece mahogany neck feel delicious. No volute nor Made in the USA stamp. She??s got a perfect orange label ... more

Bass has some finish cracks all over the body. See pic 4, I??ve tried to capture it. Very common for its age. No major blemishes, but not mint condition. Mute still works great, all original pickups still sound like they did in the 60s.

I have the original case, but it wasn??t easily accessible at the time of posting. I may have updated or would be happy to add pics if a serious buyer wants them. Case is in rugged condition.

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Stunning nice 1965 Gibson EBO Bass, Guitar has been pro setup, and plays very nicely. Has a warm growl and soulful low end. Use the volume and it cleans up nice at lower volumes. Comes with a vintage hardshell as shown. Has a few ??bumps and bruises?? as shown which is expected of a guitar with its age but none affect the playability. Overall nice piece for players or sessionists.
Packed securely, insured, and tracking provided.
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Here's a 1965 Gibson EB-0, one owner, bass guitar. Immaculate condition with little if any wear. 100% original except strings. Very very little lacquer checking and one very minor touched up edge where your arm would rest. No neck or body to neck issues. No fade to the cherry red finish. Barely any appreciable fret wear. You'd be hard pressed to ... more

Fresh up for grabs is this 1965 EB0 - It has been historically converted to twin mudbucker pickups, reminiscent of very early EB3 specifications with wide control spacing and twin early 'large' pickup covers. Featuring a vintage Switchcraft switch paired with replacement CTS 'vintage taper' pots and Mojotone PIO capacitors, this bass delivers a true vintage tone
The tuners have been upgraded to aged nickel Schaller items, ensuring reliable performance. While there are some finish blemishes ... more

Vintage 1965 Gibson EB2 D *Museum Condition* Sunburst Bass Guitar w / OHSC & Tags
I??m THRILLED to announce the sale of a 60+ year collection coming through The Music Locker. This collection spans all decades from the 60s to the present day. They have been collected by a true lover of vintage. This particular guitar is one of the nicest guitars you'll ever find - in truly museum quality condition. It dates to 1965 and is the EB2 double pickup version, complete with the original case and ... more

Introducing this 1965 Gibson EB, restored and transformed into a unique 'EB3+' specimen, now boasting three Artec Mudbucker pickups and a versatile 6-position rotary selector. This vintage bass guitar preserves the original Kalamazoo body and neck, along with its factory bridge, creating a harmonious blend of classic aesthetics and modern upgrades
Adorned with relic tuners, pickup covers, and hardware, this instrument exudes a tasteful vintage vibe. The original Brazilian Rosewood (BRW) ... more

bridge pickup ring ONLY
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