Gibson EB2, Les Paul bass, Les Paul Signature

1959 Gibson EB-2: pickup replaced with Dimarzio model-1 pickup. "baritone" push button switch bypassed after new control pots/cap added (switch left in though). Tuners replaced with modern Firebird guitar ones (holes drilled so strings fit) - both them and originals were "banjo" style

FlyGuitars You basses are usually quite heavily customised - do you do your own tech work on your basses?

Mike Watt I do a lot. Sometimes, I take them to World of Strings in Long Beach and Eric's guitar shop in Van Nuys (both in California).

FlyGuitars What other Gibson basses do you have, and what modifications have they had?

Mike Watt 1959 Gibson EB-2: pickup replaced with Dimarzio model-1 pickup. "Baritone" push button switch bypassed after new control pots/cap added (had a little carve out under the wood, under the bridge, filled with wax called a tone dampener to get rid of the tone). It even has banjo tuners. It's a '59 I got it in Maryland for $200.

FlyGuitars I understand you own a rare Les Paul Signature and a Les Paul Recording/Triumph /Professional bass. Can you tell me about them?

Mike Watt mine's a Les Paul Signature, in fact he (Les Paul) was playing near here and I went backstage to get him to sign it and he wrote, "keep picking Mike". I don't really use a pick (in kind of a depressed voice).

I got it for a couple of hundred bucks. I got the Professional in Georgia. I snapped the headstock off, of coarse, repaired it. I put in a Preamp, with the low impedance pickups - no output. Really neat neck, really thin from front to back. It's really heavy. One had a big pickguard on it, mine has a little one, I think it's a 1969. It's got chrome rings. I use an ESP preamp for Strats. It works good. It's weird on the pickup selector switch it has a big rubber grommet. A big giant rubber grommet in a big hole. I don't know what they are thinking. A great bass. Real close string spacing. I use it with my oldest band (20 years), Dos Sound, a band with two bassists.

1969 Gibson Les Paul Bass: ESP Strat preamp with bypass mini-switch added. Badass bridge, headstock repaired. I moved the output jack from the side to the front and added a big ol' washer to reinforce it... you can see it in the picture. I removed the side jack

1973 Gibson Les Paul Signature: no modifications except getting Les Paul to sign it!

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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

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

1958 Gibson EB-2 Thinline Bass Guitar

Keene, New Hampshire, 034**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$7500

1958 Gibson EB-2 Electric Bass. All original and in excellent condition. Tobacco Sunburst finish. Single pickup, earliest version. Laminated maple thinline body. Banjo tuners in excellent condition. Serial number is A27810. A total of 90 EB-2 basses were shipped in 1958. Comes with original case in very good condition with all functioning latches. A very nice example for any vintage Gibson collection. Shipping will be $150 00 in the CONUS. I only ship in the USA
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1968 Gibson EB2D Bass with Hard Shell Case

Glen Ellyn, Illinois, 601**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2200

This is a 1968 Gibson EB2D. There is a head stock repair made at some point in its history. The body and rest of the neck is in great condition. There are finish checkings across the body but that's to be expected
That mudbucker in the neck is wooly! And the bridge has bite! The switches and knobs work as they should with a little scratchiness as you use them. Aside from that you won't notice it.
Comes with non original case
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1968 Gibson EB-2 Semi Hollow Short Scale Electric Bass w OCBC ~ 100% Original, VG+

Collingswood, New Jersey, 081**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$6500

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Gibson Memphis ES Les Paul Bass, Gold Top, 4 string with Gibson OHSC

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

$5000

Gibson Memphis ES Les Paul Bass, Gold Top, 4 string w / OHSC
The Gibson ES-Les Paul is a stylish short-scale, semi-hollow bass with classic Les Paul-inspired looks, versatile humbucking pickups, and outstanding playing comfort from rounded ?C?? neck with rolled binding
Note from seller:
Extremely rare, Gibson Memphis ES Les Paul semi hollow Bass guitar, gold top. Soon to be a collectable ! This bass is in absolute mint / Like new condition. If you are looking for a rare, ... more

1973 Gibson Les Paul Triumph Bass Walnut

Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 180**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2199

Just in is this great and well used 1973 Gibson Les Paul Triumph Bass

Quick Details

Make ?? Gibson

Model ?? Les Paul Triumph Bass

Year - 1973

Color - Walnut

Weight ?? 11 24Lbs

Nut Width ?? 1 52??

Depth at 1st fret ?? 0 86??

Depth at 12th fret ?? 1 00??

Case ?? Original hardcase in rough shape and taped around edges Handle missing

Serial # 175868

Description

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1974 Gibson LES PAUL SIGNATURE BASS

Milford, Delaware, 199**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$6900

Here is rare Gibson Les Paul Signature Bass Goldtop 1974 in excellent original condition. Arched Maple top, Walnut back and sides. Single 'Super Humbucking' pickup, semi hollow with a 34 inch scale length, 20 fret, maple center block, a master volume and tone and a rotating three setting level switch. Laminated Mahogany neck and a Three point Tunomatic bridge. Two outputs, one high and one low impedance. This is a great playing and highly collectible bass, hard to find in this condition with ... more

ORIGINAL VINTAGE 1970s Gibson Les Paul Triumph Recording Bass Walnut Orig. Case

West Islip, New York, 117**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2980

UP FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION ORIGINAL VINTAGE 1970s Gibson Les Paul Triumph Recording Bass Walnut Original Gibson Hard case .
HAS AMAZING TONE AND SOUND WITH A REAL NICE SMOOTH FEEL AND ACTION ALL TUNERS, ELECTRONICS, GIBSON PICK UPS, SWITCHES, VOL , TONE. WORK REAL WELL ALSO AS SHOWN HAS A TINY HAIRLINE ON GUARD BY INPUT JACK CONSIDERING THIS GEM IS APPROX. 50 YEARS OLD AS SHOWN IN REAL NICE ORIGINAL CONDITION BUT TO BE EXPECTED TO HAVE SOME SCUFFS, SCRATCHES AND NORMAL USAGE WEAR .PLEASE ... more

1993 Gibson LP-3 Les Paul Standard 5-String Bass | Extremely Rare 5-String | Fla

Salt Lake City, Utah, 841**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3499

For Sale: 1993 Gibson LP-3 Les Paul Standard 5-String Bass | Rare 5-String | Heritage Cherry Sunburst | Flamey Top | Bartolini Preamp | Original Case
Up for sale is an extremely rare 1993 Gibson LP-3 Les Paul Standard 5-String Bass in a gorgeous Heritage Cherry Sunburst finish, complete with its original hard-shell case. This particular bass is a true standout??not only is it one of the rare 5-string versions of the Les Paul Standard bass, but it also features a highly figured, flamey top ... more

Gibson Les Paul Bass Rare Oversized Model, Outstanding Condition

Bridgeville, Pennsylvania, 150**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2275

Beautiful 2013 Gibson Les Paul Bass, Rare Oversized Model, Case Queen, Outstanding Condition !
Terms: Sold As Is With out Warranty or ReturnsShipping : $125 00 includes insurance , Lower 48 only, No Over Seas Shipping
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1991 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe Plus Bass LPB-2 Transparent Amber w / Bartolini, Case

Seattle, Washington, 981**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1900

Up for sale, a 1991 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe Plus Bass LPB-2 in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with a padded softshell case. This uncommon Les Paul Bass iteration features a pair of stock Bartolini active pickups, an ebony fingerboard, and a gloss Transparent Amber nitro lacquer finish. This is a notably early example, predating the first appearance of the LPB-2 in the Gibson catalog (officially introduced in 1992)
Tonewoods include a mahogany body, slab flame maple... 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

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

Gibson 1964 EB-2 Used Electric Bass Good Condition

Widnes, WA8***, UNITED KINGDOM

£3457

This Gibson 1964 EB-2 Used Electric Bass is a great addition to any musician's collection. With a semi-hollow body type and 4 string configuration, this bass is perfect for any right-handed player. The bass comes with a hard shell original case and cable for added convenience. The unit quantity is 1 and the country / region of manufacture is the United States. This bass is a vintage piece and has a unique sound that cannot be replicated. It is perfect for any player who wants to elevate their ... 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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1974 GIBSON LES PAUL SIGNATURE BASS - GOLD & FLIGHT CASE

London, SW6***, UNITED KINGDOM

£5250

NEW KINGS ROAD VINTAGE GUITAR EMPORIUM IS DELIGHTED TO OFFER FOR SALE THIS
1974 GIBSON LES PAUL SIGNATURE BASS - GOLD
Here is rare Gibson Les Paul Signature Bass in good original condition. Arched Maple top, Walnut back and sides. Single ?Super Humbucking?? pick up, semi hollow with a 34 inch scale length, 20 fret, maple centre block, a master volume and tone and a rotating three setting level switch. Laminated Mah gany neck and a Three point Tunomatic bridge. Two outputs, one high and one... more

Basso Elettrico Gibson Les Paul Junior Tribute DC Bass Worn Ebony

Napoli, 80***, ITALY

€1000

Basso Elettrico Gibson Les Paul Junior Tribute DC Bass Worn Ebony. Scala Corta. Pickup DiMarzio (li stessi montati sul basso Gene Simmons) con battipenna modificato. Possibilità di avere anche i pickup originali e battipenna orginali. Custodia morbida originale Gibson in dotazione Attualmente ha montate corde lisce d'addario specifiche per la scala corta Il basso non è più in commercio. Spedizione a carico dell'acquirente.... more

Gibson Les Paul Junior Tribute DC Bass 

Nottingham, NG1***, UNITED KINGDOM

£772

Presented here is a Gibson Les Paul Double Cut bass. It is in very good condition with very few marks.
Key features:
1. Bassbucker pick-up
2. Push / Pull Volume (Coil-Tap)
3. Tone control
4 Solid Mahogany body
5. Solid indian Rosewood fretboard
6. Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer... more

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