1963 Gibson EB3 bass guitar

The Gibson EB3 was first manufactured in 1961, and the model changed little by little throughout its years of manufacture, though between 1962 and 1964 the design and hardware used remained fairly static (check out a pelham blue 1965 EB3). A number of characteristic features are only present on basses of this period: most obviously the wide-spaced volume and tone controls.

1963 Gibson EB-3 specifications

This is a great looking bass, and a fine example of one from this period. It is complete and with little fading to the cherry finish - something actually quite uncommon on many 1960s EB3s.

EB3 Photographs courtesy of Thor, Talkbass Moderator

Whilst the 1961 basses had a silvered black plastic cover; from 1962 this was replaced by a 58mm wide nickel cover - as can be seen here. The scratchplate is still 5-ply (b-w-b-w-b) and the controls have their characteristic wide spacing and silver capped bell-knobs.

Two early features shown in this image are the large irregular control cavity, and early 'stepped' heel (read more about EB bass heels). Both features would soon be redesigned with a more recognizable back cover and a flat smooth heel appearing in late 1965 and early 1966 respectively.

There are a number of weak areas on 1960s Gibson EB basses; the headstock and neck join are well known, but another area prone to damage is the body around the control cavity. As can be seen here, a small crack runs from the neck pickup volume control to the guitar edge. Such cracks are pretty common in 60s EB basses.

Body view showing pickups, and hand rest. The scale of all 1960s EB3 basses was 30 1/2" - these basses need to be fitted with short scale strings.

The headstock has an inlaid Gibson logo, and crown motif. This crown is now centrally positioned - earlier basses had it raised somewhat (compare with a 1961 EB3). The truss rod cover is of typical Gibson bell-style with wide revealed outer edge. Tuning keys are nickel-plate Kluson 538s.

The case shown with this guitar is not original, rather a 1970s EB bass case (given away by the purple lining). The original case for this bass would have had gold lining.

Gibson EB3 bass for sale

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1961 Gibson EB-3 the cleanest original extent w / hang tags 1 of a kind & Minty !

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 333**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$11495

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Glastonbury, Connecticut, 060**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3700

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El Segundo, California, 902**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3500

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Riverside, California, 925**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3295

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Antioch, Tennessee, 370**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3199

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Kokomo, Indiana, 469**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2000

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Jamaica, New York, 114**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1900

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Spring Hill, Florida, 346**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1850

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Union, New Hampshire, 038**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1275

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Jamaica, New York, 114**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1000

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Spring Hill, Florida, 346**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$800

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Jamaica, New York, 114**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$300

IN WORKING CONDITION, CRACK ON BOTTOM
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1961 Gibson EB-3 4-String Electric Bass Guitar in Cherry, with Hard Case (Used)

Birmingham, B1***, UNITED KINGDOM

£5500

- Overall: Good condition.
- Frets: Good condition, no issues.
- Hardware: All original.
- Electronics: All original, no issues.
- Finish: This Bass Guitar is in Good condition with some wear through previous usage. There are some dents on the body as well as a crack near the jack input, which has been repaired.
- Made in USA, 1961.
* Hard Case included.
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Farnham, GU10***, UNITED KINGDOM

£3062

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Horncastle, LN9***, UNITED KINGDOM

£2950

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COLOGNE, GERMANY

€444

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COLOGNE, GERMANY

€439

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COLOGNE, GERMANY

£399

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