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Parts Lists for Gibson EB-3 Bass Guitar

Gibson bass guitars | EB-3 bass main page | technical information

1965

BridgeBR-655CHChrome
FingerboardF-655Rosewood, pearloid dot inlay, unbound, 30 1/2" scale 20 frets
FingerrestFR-657NCelluloid, comp. bl/w/bl
HandrestHR-655CHChrome
Machine headsMH-538"Elephant ears" individual pegs
Truss rod coverTRC-20-NCelluloid, black, white edge
Pickup & control assembly (Complete)CPA-657
Control assembly (Complete)CA-657

Front pickupPU-601-CRWith chrome cover
Coil onlyPUC-601
Cover onlyUC-655CR

Back pickupPU-657With cover and mounting ring
Coil onlyPUC-495
Cover onlyUC-657
Mounting ring onlyUC-657

Control pot - volumeCBA-811-10533 required
Control pot - toneCBA-811-18311 required
Knob - volumeK-2BL-2A V
Knob - toneK-2BL-2A T
JackJ-11
Switch, rotarySW-70-0362004 position
KnobK-2300E BLChicken head
ChokeGA-90C-1
Mounting plate (choke)CMB-657

1971

Bridge80035Tune-O-matic assembly
Anchor10904
Stud10937
Hex screw10556
Saddle screw10561
Delrin insert (saddle)10514 - treble side
10515 - bass side

Machine heads82536
14548 - treble side
14547 - bass side
Kluson 538, chrome - complete assembly
Machine heads (split headstock)82535
14747 - treble side
14746 - bass side
Schaller M-4-C - complete assembly
Machine heads82534
14572 - treble side
14571 - bass side
Schaller M-4 - complete assembly

Fingerrest82025/12383Complete assembly/fingerrest only
Handrest80037/19410Chrome - complete assembly/handrest only
Truss rod cover (EB3)80531/19095Scripted - complete assembly/cover only
Truss rod cover (EB3L)80532/19086Scripted - complete assembly/cover only
Pickup & control assembly (Complete)81022
Control assembly (Complete)13775

Front pickup13559With cover and mounting ring
Coil only13517
Cover only70577
Mounting ring only13865

Back pickup13533With cover and mounting ring
Cover only13912
Mounting ring only13864

Control pot - volume700273 required
Control pot - tone700211 required
Knob - volume19232
Knob - tone19231
Dial pointers15758
3/8-32 hex nut15401Nickel plated
3/8" flat washer15755Nickel plated
Switch plate19305
Knob19221Chicken head


1977

Parts unlisted are as above

Bridge80053Tune-O-matic assembly, three point bridge
Stud10557 2 required
Stud10912 1 required
Anchor10904
Metal inserts10380 - 1st string
10381 - 2nd string
10382 - 3rd string
10383 - 4th string

Machine heads82510
14576 - treble side
14575 - bass side
Schaller M4-S (complete assembly with screws)

Fingerrest82025/12470Complete assembly/fingerrest only (b/w/b/w/b)
Truss rod cover80516/19012Plain - complete assembly/cover only
Switch, rotary704684 position
Choke19501


1981

1981 Gibson EB3 bass parts list

Gibson EB3 bass for sale

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1969 Gibson EB3 Bass Guitar- 100% Original with Original Case

1969 Gibson EB3 Bass Guitar- 100% Original with Original Case

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

$3700

One owner, bought new in 1969 from Quigly Music in Kansas City with original Gibson Case. One small strap rub on back with minor finish scratches on back as seen in photos.... more
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1972 Gibson EB-3 Mahogany Maple neck Bass Guitar first year 1972 has Gibson logo

1972 Gibson EB-3 Mahogany Maple neck Bass Guitar first year 1972 has Gibson logo

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

$2500

The 1972 Gibson EB-3 The first Model Mahogany Bass Guitar is a vintage electric bass guitar that exudes classic style and timeless appeal. With a short scale body made of mahogany with a maple neck and a right-handed design, this 4-string bass guitar features a rosewood fretboard for a smooth and rich tone. This model, part of the Gibson series, comes with a hard case for added protection and easy transport. Whether you're a seasoned musician or a beginner looking to add a vintage touch to your ... more
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Gibson EB-3 Mahogany 1970-75 Electric Bass Guitar Orig. Case Slotted Head 961211

Gibson EB-3 Mahogany 1970-75 Electric Bass Guitar Orig. Case Slotted Head 961211

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

$2500




Available for your consideration is this stunning Gibson EB-3 bass guitar. It has a scale length of 31 inches, and a serial number of 961211.
To the best of our knowledge, this is most likely a 72 to 75 production of the EB-3 in mahogany
It is missing the original pickup cover.

You can read more about EB-3 production differences and models on FlyGuitars website.

This Beautiful and stunning EB-3 Gibson Bass guitar is in the original case and ... more
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1978 Gibson EB-3 Bass - Walnut With Original Case

1978 Gibson EB-3 Bass - Walnut With Original Case

Merrimac, Massachusetts, 018**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2200

Fantastic condition 1978 Gibson EB-3 in walnut finish. Besides two replaced rear cavity screws, the rest of the bass is in original conition, including the hard shell case. It is nicely set up and plays and sounds great. There are very few signs of play wear, dings, or scratches. In short, it's a rock and roll machine
The EB-3 features an SG shaped mahogany body, a 3 piece maple neck with volute, rosewood fingerboard, short 30 5" scale, and two pickups which include a large humbucker in the... more
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1965 Gibson EB-3 Bass Guitar

1965 Gibson EB-3 Bass Guitar

Farnham, GU10***, UNITED KINGDOM

£3062

Available now is this 1965 Gibson EB3. One of only 339 shipped in that year, and one of even fewer that made it this side of the pond
The EB-3, widely known as the classic Cream bass, was used and made most famous by Jack Bruce from blues-rock pioneers 'Cream' around 1967 onwards. He had a few of them over that time period, but his main and most photographed instrument was a matching '65. The spacing between the control knobs was changed in 1965 to match the guitar line, so only a percentage... more
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Gibson EB-3 Bass Guitar 1967

Gibson EB-3 Bass Guitar 1967

Horncastle, LN9***, UNITED KINGDOM

£3010

The Gibson EB-3 is a bass guitar introduced in 1961 and discontinued in 1979. It was produced at Gibson's plant in Kalamazoo, MI It features a slim SG-style body, a short 30 5" scale, and two pick up's (a large humbucking pickup in the neck position and a mini humbucker pickup in the bridge position). The electronics include a four-way rotary pickup selector switch (for Series 1 basses: neck pickup with midrange notch, bridge, bridge and neck with low end rolled off neck pickup, neck pickup with... more
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1962 Gibson EB-3 4 String Bass Guitar All Original With Gibson Case

1962 Gibson EB-3 4 String Bass Guitar All Original With Gibson Case

Swindon, SN5***, UNITED KINGDOM

£4687

1962 Gibson EB-3 bass guitar
All original pick ups switch gear etc. A fantastic piece of guitar history and a great addition for any serious collector or just somebody who loves that classic sound.
Comes with vintage Gibson hard case although I do not think it is the original.
Age related marks but nothing serious considering it is 62 years old!... more
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1971 GIBSON EB 3 SLOTTED HEADSTOCK BASS CASE - Made in USA

1971 GIBSON EB 3 SLOTTED HEADSTOCK BASS CASE - Made in USA

COLOGNE, GERMANY

£385

1971 GIBSON EB 3 SLOTTED HEADSTOCK BASS CASE - made in USA :
* CASE ONLY !
* interior has stains
* tolex has rips
* all latches are working fine
* worn but solid
* check all pics
... more
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1971 GIBSON EB 3 SLOTTED HEADSTOCK BASS CASE - made in USA

1971 GIBSON EB 3 SLOTTED HEADSTOCK BASS CASE - made in USA

COLOGNE, GERMANY

€444

1971 GIBSON EB 3 SLOTTED HEADSTOCK BASS CASE - made in USA :
* CASE ONLY !
* strap that holds case open=GONE
* bottom and top are loose =need reglueing
* tolex has rips
* all latches are working fine
* check all pics
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1970 Gibson EB 3 BASS NUT USA

1970 Gibson EB 3 BASS NUT USA

COLOGNE, GERMANY

£99

NARROW 42 mm version
... more
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Gibson EB 3 CASE 1971 - passend für NUR GESCHLITZTE SPINDELSTOCK-Version

Gibson EB 3 CASE 1971 - passend für NUR GESCHLITZTE SPINDELSTOCK-Version

COLOGNE, GERMANY

£399

1971 GIBSON EB 3 SLOTTED HEADSTOCK BASS CASE - made in USA :
* CASE ONLY !
* strap that holds case open=GONE
* bottom and top are loose =need reglueing
* tolex has rips
* all latches are working fine
* check all pics
* SOLD AS IS - NO RETURNS... more
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1971 GIBSON EB 3 SLOTTED HEADSTOCK BASS CASE - made in USA

1971 GIBSON EB 3 SLOTTED HEADSTOCK BASS CASE - made in USA

COLOGNE, GERMANY

€439

1971 GIBSON EB 3 SLOTTED HEADSTOCK BASS CASE - made in USA :
* CASE ONLY !
* interior has stains
* tolex has rips
* all latches are working fine
* worn but solid
* check all pics
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1965 Gibson EB 3 BASS PICKUP RING USA

1965 Gibson EB 3 BASS PICKUP RING USA

COLOGNE, GERMANY

£129

bridge pickup ring ONLY
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Epiphone Gibson SG EB3 Bass 2 pickup - Cherry

Epiphone Gibson SG EB3 Bass 2 pickup - Cherry

Northcote, Victoria, 3***, AUSTRALIA

AU $716

A classic - looks good, sounds good. This bass has a few scratches but otherwise is totally solid. Has been treated well. Plays well.
Pick up Northcote, Melbourne, includes original box.... more
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Paddy Flavin Comment left 11th October 2013 07:07:12 reply
I want to buy a bridge pick up cover for my 1972 EB3 bass, Can you help please. Regards Paddy
RICK LUCERO Comment left 24th August 2013 02:02:35 reply
Might you have for sale a handrest for a 65 Gibson EBO Bass p/n HR-655CH or know someone who has one for sale. Thanks! Rick Lucero