The Gibson SB400 bass and Gibson SG200 guitar were launched in 1971. Both were entry level instruments with relatively short production runs; 939 SB400s were shipped between the years 1971 and 1973, see SB bass shipping figures.
This publicity sheet was sent to Gibson dealers in February 1971, along with a covering letter:
This exciting new addition to the Gibson line of quality basses offers the sounds of today! Designed to meet the demands of today's music, the SB-300 with 30 1/2" scale or SB-400 with a long 34 1/2" scale truly offers the "punch" required to support a group! Deep, rich bass tonalities! Clean, clear highs! Available at the touch of a finger!
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Beautiful Original 1971 Rare "GIBSON SB-40 BASS" Walnut Color wit Hardshell Case
Riverside, California, 925**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$2795
This is an original 1971 SB-400 Bass in abso;ute Great Condition. It;s been completely gone through and set up looks and sounds like New. SG-shaped, and finished in walnut or cherry, these basses were very different to the EB basses available in 1971. In fact the body shape and colour about the only thing these basses have in common. SB: Alder body, a two-piece maple neck, small angle (7o) headstock angle and single coil pick ups. The mix of rounded rectangular metal parts with the translucent ... more
