Fender Jazz bass and Gibson EBO
Glenn Cornick was one of the most well known Gibson users of the late sixties and early seventies. He was Jethro Tull's bass player from its inception in 1968 until 1970, recording three albums This Was, Stand Up and Benefit. In this time he played four Gibson bass guitars, a 1959 EB0, a 1969 EB3, an EB2, and reverse bodied Thunderbird.
His next band was Wild Turkey, in which he played the reverse and two non-reverse Thunderbirds. Glenn was kind enough to answer some questions for FlyGuitars.com.
FlyGuitars Your earliest live work (most notably the Stones Rock and Roll Circus) is characterised by the reverse necked Fender Jazz bass. What was the story behind that interesting bass?
Glenn Cornick The reverse neck fender was a 62 Jazz Bass and I hated the neck so I exchanged necks with someone with a Precision except it happened to be a left handed Precision. That was in late 66 I think. In the end the frets were so thrashed that it was almost unplayable. No one at that time did refretting. That's when I bought the EBO.
FlyGuitars ..and that was your first Gibson bass?
Glenn Cornick Yes, it was a 1959 EB0 which I bought on our first tour in Chicago. Was never able to use it on stage because it was far too bassy but used it on Stand Up on Nothing is Easy. It had a wonderful neck and I loved it but it wasn't practical.
Although Glenn did not routinely use the Jazz bass again, it is seen here in a 1969 live performance with a Vox Symphonic neck replacing the lefty Fender neck. Vox owner JMI had just gone out of business and large quantities of unused parts were being sold off very cheaply. The Symphonic was their Precision copy, though with a quite unmistakable, more angular headstock shape. It wasn't a bad bass, but nonetheless a commercial flop, with a price tag way too high in comparison to the real thing.
Gibson bass guitars for sale
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
Replacement 1970s Gibson Ripper electric bass guitar bridge with studs
Spring Hill, Florida, 346**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$66
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EPIPHONE INSPIRED BY GIBSON 4-STRING BASS BLACK ELECTRIC GUITAR (P24011017)
Boise, Idaho, 837**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$165
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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Beautiful Ibanez SDGR4-String Bass w / ACTIVE AFR-J and GIBSON Gig Bag F411090
New York, 100**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$199
Serial Number F411090
Unfortunately I do not know much about this guitar except it is working This is not my area of expertise Please ask questions and I will try to answer as best I can in a timely mannerThank you
SHIPPING TO THE CONTINENTAL 48 STATES ONLY
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Original 1970s Gibson Ripper electric bass guitar case plush lined
Spring Hill, Florida, 346**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$300
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Epiphone By Gibson Rock Bass Ebony Jazz Bass Hockey Stick Headstock Very Rare
Flower Mound, Texas, 750**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$400
These were made from 1986-93 according to the internet. The serial number sticker has been peeled of, but I believe this is an earlier one
Very nice looking bass
Sealed tuners, new strings, brass saddles, black on black with matching headstock, all original
The body has a few light nicks and scratches, in the clear coat. None major
No apparent fret wear or groves
The bass has just had a ... more
Epiphone by Gibson Rock Bass Black (Used)
Sedalia, Missouri, 653**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$400
GIBSON EXPLORER MAESTRO BASS GUITAR RIGHT HANDED 8 STRING (DSP005312)
Dallas, Texas, 752**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$594
1969 Kalamazoo KB-1 Electric Bass Guitar by Gibson Original
Florida, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$695
This 1969 Kalamazoo bass guitar is in good cosmetic condition (please take a look at the posted images) and is in great playing order - aged so gracefully, projects an amazing vintage vibe (good luck making custom shop relic looking like that). Neck is perfectly straight with great looking and feeling Brazilian Rosewood fretboard and fretwork in great condition although few frets in the upper neck area (especially under the D and G strings)... more
1972 Gibson eb3 Bass Project, body husk, pickups and bridge parts squash yellow
Callicoon, New York, 127**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$800
1966 Kalamazoo KB-1 Vintage Gibson USA American Bass Guitar
Sonoma, California, 954**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$999
gibson les paul bass guitar
Ronkonkoma, New York, 117**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$1250
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Vintage 1981 Gibson VICTORY STANDARD BASS with Original Case Candy Apple Red
Miami, Florida, 331**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$1295
Vintage 1981 Gibson Victory Standard Bass Guitar ~ Candy Apple Red ~ Nashville
Santa Ana, California, 927**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$1300
Model: 1981 Gibson Victory Standard bassPickups: One Series VIIB humbucker Scale: 34 " Body: Eastern hard-rock maple. 19 1 / 2" long, 13" wide, 1 3 / 4" thick. Overall length 47 " Neck: 24 fret, two-octave maple bolt-on neck. Rosewood fingerboard. Width at nut 1 6875 " Hardware: Chrome throughout: TRI-4 wedge bridge, Gotah machine heads
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Gibson 4-String Money Electric Bass
Edmond, Oklahoma, 730**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$1499
Gibson Thunderbird 4-string Solidbody Electric Bass Guitar - Inverness Green
Fort Wayne, Indiana, 468**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$1500
Used Condition
4-string Electric Bass with Mahogany Body and Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Inverness Green
8 6 lbs
In good condition. There is a finish chip under the bass edge of the truss rod cover; there are dents in the bass edge of the fretboard at the 2nd and 5th frets. The electronics have been tested as good. The stock bridge has been replaced with a black Hipshot Supertone bridge and it is included inside the case along with all the pictured ... more
Gibson Slothead EB-3 1971 - Cherry Fretless Bass w / Original Gibson Case
Huntington, Indiana, 467**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$1500
This bass is an absolute monster and sounds incredible! I don't know for sure (I kinda doubt it) that this would have come from the Gibson factory as fretless. However, whoever did the job has done it professionally and it looks great!
The electronics work perfectly and it has that classic "double bass" tone in the first position!
There is some bow in the neck. The truss doesn't ... more
GIBSON THUNDERBIRD NON-REVERSED BASS GUITAR
New Port Richey, Florida, 346**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$1600
GIBSON VICTORY STANDARD BASS GUITAR
Saint Petersburg, Florida, 337**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$1750
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