The first parts booklet to include the EB-2 bass was produced in January of 1965. At this point the EB-2 had just been reissued, after a break in production between 1961-63 (see EB-2 timeline). The list suggests the original 1958-60 machine heads, rather than the Kluson 538 keys fitted beyond that time, though these are listed for the EB-0 and EB-3. Likewise, the handrest (HR-655CH) is listed for these solid bodies but not the EB-2 - though a few months after this list was published (probably June 1965), it and the underbridge mute were fitted as standard on all EB-2s.
1965 | ||
| Bridge | BR-655N | Nickel |
| Fingerboard | F-655 | Rosewood, pearloid dot inlay, unbound, 30 1/2" scale, 20 frets |
| Fingerrest | FR-655N | Celluloid, comp. bl/w/bl |
| Machine heads | MH-570-P | Sealfast, 12 to 1 ratio / plastic button |
| Truss rod cover | TRC-20-N | Celluloid, black, white edge |
| Pickup & control assembly (Complete) | CPA-655 | |
| Control assembly (wiring harness) only | CA-655 | |
| Front pickup | PU-601-N | nickel cover |
| Coil only | PUC-601 | |
| Cover only | UC-655N | |
| Control pot - volume | CBA-811-1053 | |
| Control pot - tone | CBA-811-1831 | |
| Knob - volume | K-2G-2G V | Gold |
| Knob - tone | K-2G-2G T | Gold |
| Jack | J-11 | |
| Switch | SW-1885 | |
| Choke | GA-90C-1 | |
| Cover plate (choke) | CA-655-5 | |
By 1971, the EB2 had been deleted and sales of the EB2D were slipping. This parts list offers direct replacements for the majority of components, at least for 1960s instruments, and suitable equivalents for the oldest basses.
1971 | ||
| Bridge | 80038 | Bar bridge assembly assembly |
| Anchor | 10904 | |
| Stud | 10447 | |
| Hex screw | 10556 | |
| Bridge | 80035 | Tune-O-matic assembly |
| Anchor | 10904 | |
| Stud | 10937 | |
| Hex screw | 10556 | |
| Saddle screw | 10561 | |
| Delrin insert (saddle) | 10514 - treble side 10515 - bass side | |
| Machine heads | 82536 14548 - treble side 14547 - bass side | Kluson 538, chrome - complete assembly |
| Machine heads | 82534 14572 - treble side 14571 - bass side | Schaller M-4 - complete assembly |
| Fingerrest (EB-2D) | 82027/12078 | Complete assembly/fingerrest only |
| Fingerrest (EB-2) | 82028/12079 | Complete assembly/fingerrest only |
| Short rod | 15601 | Mounting bracket |
| Short foot | 15902 | |
| Open nut | 15410 | |
| Blind nut | 15408 | |
| Handrest | 80037/19410 | Chrome - complete assembly/handrest only |
| Pickup & control assembly (Complete, EB2) | 81014 | |
| Control assembly (EB2) | 13761 | |
| Pickup & control assembly (Complete, EB2D) | 81015 | |
| Control assembly (EB2D) | 13780 | |
| Front pickup assembly | 13517 | |
| Cover only | 13912 | |
| Back pickup assembly | 13533 | |
| Choke | 19501 | |
| Choke cover | 19303 | |
| Control pot - EB2 volume or tone | 70027 | |
| Control pot - EB-2D volume | 70027 | |
| Control pot - EB-2D tone | 70021 | |
| Knob - volume | 19230 | |
| Knob - tone | 19229 | |
| Dial pointers | 15758 | |
| 3/8-32 hex nut | 15401 | Nickel plated |
| 3/8" flat washer | 15755 | Nickel plated |
The final parts list to reference the EB2 and EB2D basses was published in 1977, by which time these models were long deleted. Many parts are no longer listed, and in some cases Gibson simply suggests contemporary equivalents.
1977 | ||
| Machine heads | 82534 14572 - treble side 14571 - bass side | Schaller M-4 - complete assembly |
| Handrest | 19410 | Chrome |
| Control assembly (EB2) | 13761 | |
| Control assembly (EB2D) | 13780 | |
| Front pickup assembly | 13517 | |
| Back pickup assembly | 13533 | |
| Front pickup cover | 13912 | |
| Choke | 19501 | |
| Choke cover | 19303 | |
| Control pot - EB2 volume or tone | 70027 | |
| Control pot - EB-2D volume | 70027 | |
| Control pot - EB-2D tone | 70021 | |
| Knob - volume | 19230 | |
| Knob - tone | 19229 | |
| Dial pointers | 15758 | |
| 3/8-32 hex nut | 15401 | Nickel plated |
| 3/8" flat washer | 15755 | Nickel plated |
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1964 Gibson EB-2 Bass with Hard Shell Vintage Flight Case
Chantilly, Virginia, 201**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$6000
1964 Gibson EB-2 Bass with Hard Shell Vintage Flight Case.
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
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
1967 GIBSON EB2-C: MADE IN KALAMAZOO, MI (WITH ORIGINAL HARD CASE) (HA2037500)
Harrison, Arkansas, 726**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$2995
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Vintage Early 1960's Gibson EB-0 / EB-2 Bass Bridge Mute
Brooklyn, New York, 112**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$175
Vintage Early 1960's Gibson EB-0 / EB-2 Bass Bridge Mute
Very Good Condition Sold by a mom & pop music store in Brooklyn NY
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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
This Gibson EB2D bass is in very good condition. We listedit as "very good" because of the neck repairs, but if not for thatissue, it probably could be considered "excellent " The best we candetermine, the bass is a 1968. The pots are clearly marked 1967, and the dateranges for the bass is 1966-1969. Also has the mini humbucker in bridge. Itappears they only made 2000 of these with the mini humbuckers throughout theentire 60's. It has had the common repair where the headstock meets the neck, and... more
1968 Gibson EB-2 Bass Guitar
Oneonta, Alabama, 351**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$2200
This guitar was loved and played. The owner passed in early 2000??s and was gifted this bass in 1970. His wife said it hasn??t been played since. She said he played it at church and was in a hillbilly band for many years. They put leather handles on the hard cases of their instruments. All original and has always played. She said it was time to put the Gibson back in play. She said he played and loved this guitar until he passed. It??s been sitting in a closet for 20 years. Time to restring and ... 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
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
1970s BASS HUMBUCKER PICKUP JAPAN EPIPHONE RIVOLI ARIA UNIVOX MATSUMOKU ERA 9 0K
Berlin, New Hampshire, 035**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$79
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These came as standard equipment on Japan Epiphone Rivoli, Aria and Penco EB Series basses and some Univox & Greco models. It's quite hard-to-find these days as a result of limited production. This is a very strong pickup with 2-conductor wiring so it's very easy to install. It registers a very strong 9 00k on my trusty meter so you know it means business. The bezel measures 3 7 / 8" by 1 15 / 16" and the pickup itself measures 2 3 / 4" by 1 1 / 2 " . Mounting screw ... more
These came as standard equipment on Japan Epiphone Rivoli, Aria and Penco EB Series basses and some Univox & Greco models. It's quite hard-to-find these days as a result of limited production. This is a very strong pickup with 2-conductor wiring so it's very easy to install. It registers a very strong 9 00k on my trusty meter so you know it means business. The bezel measures 3 7 / 8" by 1 15 / 16" and the pickup itself measures 2 3 / 4" by 1 1 / 2 " . Mounting screw ... more
Vintage Epiphone Rivoli Bass EB232 C 1967 In Original Translucent Cherry Finish
London, SW6***, UNITED KINGDOM
£3750
Vintage Epiphone Rivoli Bass EB232 C 1967 In Original Translucent Cherry Finish.
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
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
Vintage Gibson 1966 EB-2 Hollowbody Bass Guitar with Sunburst Finish
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B***, CANADA
C $3850
Vintage Hollow body Bass
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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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-2 1967 Sunburst. For Sale Directly From My Private Collection! In Amazing Condition .The Headstock is without any scratches, Sounds Amazing With its original "Baritone switch " ! Original Case, Truss rod key, Case key and amazing Hang Tags! Body Semi Hollow with Laminated Maple Neck Mahogany Fretboard Brasilian Rosewood Pickup Original EB Humbucking Original and Perfectly Working String mute Original Case and Documents... more
1964 Epiphone Rivoli Bass in Cherry Sunburst
London, SW6***, UNITED KINGDOM
£3800
NEW KINGS ROAD VINTAGE GUITAR EMPORIUM IS DELIGHTED TO OFFER FOR SALE THIS
1964 EPIPHONE RIVOLI - CHERRY SUNBURST
A Gibson EB2 in all but name, headstock and inlays this semi hollow bodied Rivoli has a laminated maple top and solid maple centre block. The pickup is the famous EB pickup also used on the Gibson EB series. Feature the Baritone switch this has that sound these basses are renowned for. The tortoiseshell Pickguard is, as usual with these missing its silver E badge. ... more
1964 EPIPHONE RIVOLI - CHERRY SUNBURST
A Gibson EB2 in all but name, headstock and inlays this semi hollow bodied Rivoli has a laminated maple top and solid maple centre block. The pickup is the famous EB pickup also used on the Gibson EB series. Feature the Baritone switch this has that sound these basses are renowned for. The tortoiseshell Pickguard is, as usual with these missing its silver E badge. ... more
RARE 1968 Gibson EB-2 Bass Guitar In Sparkling Burgundy Metallic WITH HARDCASE
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12***, UNITED KINGDOM
£6500
An incredibly rare and beautiful example of a late 60s Gibson EB-2 bass (as played by the likes of Chas Chandler etc )
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
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
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
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
Vintage 1970 1971 1972 Gibson EB2D Sunburst Bass Guitar w / OHSC *1970s* Ex JLR
Heanor, DE75***, UNITED KINGDOM
£2995
Vintage 1970 1971 1972 Gibson EB2D Sunburst Bass Guitar w / OHSC *1970s* Ex JLR
This beauty has been owned by Blues Hall of Fame artist Jimmy Lloyd Rea (Ex. Canned Heat & John Lee Hooker) for many many years, until the previous owner purchased it in a local auction in the USA. He was from Portland, Oregon. I then managed to buy it off of him and it now resides in the UK! It's a truly stunning and full of character early 1970s Gibson EB2D in original finish and complete with the ... more