| 1958 | 1959 | 1960 | 1961 | 1962 | 1963 | 1964 | 1965 | 1966 | 1967 | 1968 | 1969 | 1970 | total | |
| EB-2 | 90 | 203 | 102 | 32 | 340 | 300 | 589 | 1016 | 664 | 236 | 276 | 3848 | ||
| EB-2N (Natural) | 6 | 60 | 17 | 7 | 90 | |||||||||
| EB-2C (Cherry) | 68 | 212 | 978 | 539 | 145 | 23 | 1965 | |||||||
| EB-2W (Walnut) | 12 | 12 | ||||||||||||
| EB-2D | 56 | 422 | 461 | 182 | 175 | 1296 | ||||||||
| EB-2DC | 27 | 330 | 239 | 210 | 806 | |||||||||
| EB-2 Total | 96 | 263 | 119 | 39 | 340 | 368 | 884 | 2746 | 1903 | 785 | 474 | 8017 |
The Gibson EB-2 shipping totals, as published, are not complete, as there were certainly EB-2Ds available in 1971 and 1972; the last time the model was included in price lists was October 1972, although numbers shipped would have been far smaller than in previous years. Furthermore, there are most likely more than 12 Walnut EB-2s, and there are certainly dual pickup examples.
Although the figures above are split by finish, they do not tell the complete story; the bass with model designation EB-2 (as opposed to EB-2N,EB-2C or EB-2W) is generally regarded as having Sunburst finish. Sparkling Burgundy is missing, from the table above, and, as this did not have it's own model designation, was presumably included in the EB-2 row. Likewise, the small numbers of basses in custom finishes (black, white etc).
The EB-2 was certainly popular in the mid-sixties, outselling the EB-3 in all years between 1964-1968, and even the EB-0 in 67-68. As the influence of beat diminished and rock took over, EB-0 and EB-3 sales soared, and EB-2 sales floundered. Gibson donated 150 EB2s to the US Army in Viet Nam in February 1970, although it is unclear whether these instruments are included in these shipping figures.
See also EB-0 shipping figures, EB-3 shipping figures, Epiphone Rivoli shipping figures.
Gibson EB-2 bass guitars for sale
Vintage Gibson EB2 Bass pots Wiring Harness
Asheboro, North Carolina, 272**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$350
1967 Epiphone EB-232 Rivoli Short Scale Electric Bass Sunburst !
Peckville, Pennsylvania, 184**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$3395
Gibson EB-2 Bass Guitar
Anderson, Indiana, 460**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$4790
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1967 Gibson EB-2C Bass fabulous special ordered EB-2 in "Sparkling Burgundy" !
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 333**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$6495
1959 Gibson EB-2 Bass
Loveland, Ohio, 451**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$8695
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
1958 Gibson EB-2 1st year Museum Quality 100% original its 1 of a kind & Minty !
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 333**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$9995
Epiphone Rivoli EBV232 Vintage 1963 Semi-Acoustic Bass Kalamazoo(Gibson) '63+OHC
Milano, 20***, ITALY
€2950
Suono notevole, vero vintage sound!!
Custodia rigida originale compresa
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Gibson 1964 EB-2 Used Electric Bass Good Condition
Widnes, WA8***, UNITED KINGDOM
£3457
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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1967 EPIPHONE RIVOLI Bass Guitar - EB 232C in CHERRY with hard shell case
London, SW6***, UNITED KINGDOM
£4650
1967 EPIPHONE RIVOLI Bass - EB 232C CHERRY
Incredibly clean, this exceptional condition Epiphone Rivoli was produced by Gibson in their Kalamazoo plant, after Gibson bought the brand in the late 1950s. Identical construction to a Gibson EB2, the only difference being the headstock design and inlays. In a solid 9 out of 10 condition, has a few tiny dings but overall it's in wonderful condition This Rivoli,... more
Gibson EB-2 1967 Sunburst Bass 335 Semi Hollow
Bari, 70***, ITALY
€4900
1959 Gibson EB-2 Semi-Hollow Electric Bass in Sunburst, with Hard Case (Used)
Birmingham, B18***, UNITED KINGDOM
£5500
- Frets: Good condition, no issues.
- Hardware: All original.
- Electronics: All original, no issues.
- Finish: This Guitar is in Very Good condition with minimal wear through age and previous usage
* Hard Case included.
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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














