• maple top, back, and sides • with maple centre-block • rosewood fingerboard • one piece mahogany neck • 30 1/2 inch scale • One humbucking pickup
EB2 basses were given a slightly different model designation to represent different finish options. This, being in walnut finish is an EB2W.
The EB-2 was Gibsons best selling bass in 1966 and 1967, largely influenced by the British beat boom of the mid-1960s. (although these bands were largely playing the near identical Epiphone Rivoli )
By the end of the decade it had been overtaken by two Gibson solid-body models, the EB-0 and EB-3 - again influenced by British bands such as Cream and Free.
According to shipping figures (which would seem to be incomplete for the EB-2) only 12 Walnut EB-s were produced; all single pickup models, and all in 1969, making this one of the rarest variations of the instrument. It is certain that more were produced than this, as walnut was listed as a finish option for both single pickup and double pickup basses (which certainly exist) in all price lists between June 1968 and October 1972.
All EB series basses used the same bridge and pickups, which, in 1969, consisted of the two-point tune-o-matic bass bridge with cover (often, and in this case, with Gibson under-bridge mute), and EB humbucker. This single-pickup bass has very simple controls, just one volume and tone control, and "vari-tone" push button to activate the tone choke.
In 1969, the EB2, in all it's finishes was listed in the US at $450
Other than the finish, this is just a normal EB-2. One-piece mahogany neck without volute, short (30 1/2") scale (requiring short scale strings), maple top back and sides, with centre-block, and serial number stamped in the back of the headstock, and repeated in the soundhole.
For more information about EB2 basses in general, go back to the Gibson EB2 page.
Photographs courtesy of Matt Tudor, UK
Gibson EB-2 bass guitars for sale
1964 Gibson EB-2 Bass with Hard Shell Vintage Flight Case
Chantilly, Virginia, 201**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$6000
The Gibson comes with a stellar silver and gold very early flight case you could ship it overseas in that thing and I wouldn't be afraid. It came from a very high end Collection and is in extremely good condition and will not find one in better shape. Plays and sounds amazing, has the stock bass boost switch that gets super deep tones and a very very cool bass!!!!  It is so clean you can eat off of it!!! Jimmy page... more
1965 Gibson EB-2 Bass a very special ordered EB-2 in a factory Argentine Gray !
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 333**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$8995
Vintage Early 1960's Gibson EB-0 / EB-2 Bass Bridge Mute
Brooklyn, New York, 112**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$175
Very Good Condition Sold by a mom & pop music store in Brooklyn NY
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1968 Gibson EB2D Bass with Hard Shell Case
Bridgeport, West Virginia, 263**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$3700
1967 GIBSON EB2-C: MADE IN KALAMAZOO, MI (WITH ORIGINAL HARD CASE) (HA2037500)
Harrison, Arkansas, 726**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$2995
SCHALLER 1980 BASS HUMBUCKER MODEL 232 GERMANY KRAMER DUKE, EPIPHONE RIVOLI MORE
Berlin, New Hampshire, 035**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$89
These only came as standard equipment on a few basses including early Kramer Duke and Japan Epiphone Rivoli models. It's quite hard-to-find these days as a result of limited production. Rumor has it that Carl Thompson used them but I can't substantiate that. This is a very strong pickup with 4-conductor wiring so you can wire it with a switch for dual / single coil operation. It registers a very strong 14 66k on my trusty meter so you know it means business. The bezel ... more
GIBSON 1966 BASS CHROME PICKUP COVER LARGE HUMBUCKER EB-O EB-2 EB-3 EPI RIVOLI
Berlin, New Hampshire, 035**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$59
There's nothing worse than not having a cover for that big Gibson bass humbucker. It's one butt-ugly pickup without it! This is correct for late 1965 thru 1970 EB-O, EB-2 and EB-3 models as well as 1969 & 1970 EB-1 basses. It will also fit Epiphone Rivoli basses. This version has the small-head mounting screws (4 are included but just not shown). Gibson changed the height and the position of this cover in 1970 and enlarged the mounting screw holes. It's in great shape ... more
Vintage Gibson 1966 EB-2 Hollowbody Bass Guitar with Sunburst Finish
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B***, CANADA
C $3850
Vintage original 1966 Gibson EB-2 Hollowbody Bass in original Sunburst finish.
The tone is thick and warm.
All original, except for a missing metal thumb rest.
The finish does showcase some checking, and the original case is intact but worn.
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Gibson EB-2 1967 Sunburst Bass 335 Semi Hollow
Bari, 70***, ITALY
€4900
Gibson EB-2DC Cherry Red 1968 Vintage Electric Bass
Sutton Coldfield, B73***, UNITED KINGDOM
£4500
Best estimate for age is 1968. Serial Number 912737
All electronics and pots have been cleaned and working. It is missing the bridge dampener. It comes with a modern Epiphone hardcase
It has a classic rich and warm sound including the bass boost push pot
Has slight crack to lacquer ... more
Vintage Epiphone Rivoli Bass EB232 C 1967 In Original Translucent Cherry Finish
London, SW6***, UNITED KINGDOM
£4250
An outstanding extremely rare original in Collector??s Grade Condition vintage model bass guitar
The original 1960s Rivoli was available in Sunburst and Natural finishes, with Cherry added in 1966. Just 312 instruments (out of a total US production of 1864) shipped in Cherry between 1966 and 1968. This only amounted to 17% of the total US production. The vast majority of Rivolis had the ... more
RARE 1968 Gibson EB-2 Bass Guitar In Sparkling Burgundy Metallic WITH HARDCASE
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12***, UNITED KINGDOM
£6500
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 ... more
Vintage 1965 Gibson EB2 D *Museum Condition* Sunburst Bass Guitar w / OHSC & Tags
Heanor, DE75***, UNITED KINGDOM
£5495
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
I do believe I own an EB-2W Mine looks VERY similar to the pics above I got it for free decades ago from a friend My next step is to get this beauty appraised!
I have a Gibson EB2 Walnut with a later added pickup (1969, I believe). I bought it 2e hand some 40 years ago in the Netherlands, and rarely used it. had no idea that it was so rare. 4 potmeters , 2 volume and 2 tone. although welldone , one can see that 2 pots and the pickup were added later.
I own a EB2-DW with 2 pickups. All original, baritone switch etc. So they were shipped and sold (at least one anyway) with the bridge pickup.