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Bass Strings



Epiphone


Basses (1960s, CMI)
Embassy Deluxe
Embassy prod. totals
Prices & Publicity

Newport
1962 Newport Deluxe (Cherry)
Circuitry
1965 Newport (Cherry)
Prices & Publicity

Rivoli
1967 Rivoli (Cherry)
Prices & Publicity
Rivoli forum posts
Rivoli prod. totals
Tech. Info
Rivoli wiring

Basses (1969-85, Norlin)

Basses (1986-, GGC)
2002 EB-3 (Cherry)

Serial Numbers

Gibson


Basses
20/20
1987 20/20 (Ferrari Red)
wiring

EB-0
1962 EB-0 (Cherry)
wiring
1964 EB-0 (Cherry)
Wiring
1966 EB-0 (Cherry)
Soundclips
wiring
1969 EB-0 (Cherry)
1970 EB-0 (Cherry)
1972 EB-0 (Walnut)
1972 EB-0L (Natural)
soundclips
wiring
EB-0 forum posts
EB-0 prod. totals
Players
David Knights
Tech. Info
Circuitry
Part List

EB-0F
EB-0F forum posts

EB-1
EB-1 forum posts
EB-1 prod. totals

EB-2
1958 EB-2
1968 EB-2D
Soundclips
1969 EB-2W
EB-2 forum posts
EB-2 prod. totals
EB-2s in Viet Nam
Players
Prices & Publicity
1964 promo sheet
Tech. Info
EB-2 wiring
Parts list
Timeline

EB-3
1961 EB-3 (Cherry)
soundclips
1961 EB-3 (Cherry) 2
1963 EB3 (Cherry)
1965 EB3 (Pelham blue)
1965 EB3 (Sunburst)
1969 EB-3 (Cherry)
1971 EB-3 (Walnut)
1971 EB-3L (Ebony)
Restoration pt1
Restoration pt2
Restoration pt3
Restoration pt4
1972 EB-3 (Walnut)
1972 EB-3L (Cherry)
Soundclips
1973 EB3 Lefty
1978 Gibson EB3 (White)
EB-3 forum posts
EB-3 prod. totals
Prices & Publicity
Soundclips
Tech. Info
Circuit 1
Circuit 2
Circuit 3
Circuit 4
Controls
Part List
Schematic 1
Schematic 2
Timeline

EB-4L
1973 EB-4L (Cherry)
1973 EB-4L (Walnut)
EB-4L forum posts
EB-4L prod. totals

G-1 Grabber
1975 Grabber (Wine Red)
1977 Grabber (Maple Gloss)
Grabber forum posts
Grabber prod. totals
Patent
Players
Prices & Publicity
Soundclips
Tech. Info
Circuit
Parts List

G-3
1976 G-3 (Maple Gloss)
1978 G-3 (Tobacco Sunburst)
G-3 forum posts
G3 prod. totals
Players
Prices & Publicity
Soundclips
Tech. Info
Controls
Parts List
Schematic
Wiring Images

Gibson bass story - CMI

L-9S Ripper
1974 L-9S (Nat.)
soundclips
1976 L-9S (Nat.)
1977 L-9S Fretless
1978 L-9S (Ebony)
Controls
Players
Prices & Publicity
Ripper promo disk part 1
Ripper promo disk part 2
Ripper forum posts
Soundclips
Tech. Info
Circuit Images
Controls
Parts List
Schematic

Les Paul
1990s LPs
Les Paul Standard
Les Paul Bass
1969 LP Bass (Walnut)
Les Paul Bass / Triumph prod. totals
Les Paul forum posts
Les Paul Signature
Controls
Les Paul Triumph
1971 Triumph Prototype
1972 Triumph (Nat.)
Catalogues & pricing
Players

RD series

Prototype six string
RD Artist
1978 RD Artist (Ebony)
1978 RD Artist (Fireburst)
1981 RD Artist CMT
Controls
Prices & Publicity
Soundclips
Tech. Info
Timeline
RD forum posts
RD prod. totals
RD Standard
1978 RD Standard (Natural)
Parts list
Tech. Info

SB series
1971 SB-400 (Walnut)
1973 SB-450 (Nat.)
SB forum posts
SB prod. totals
SB-300/SB-400 Wiring
SB400 publicity sheet

SG Reissue
SG Reissue forum posts

SG-Z

Thunderbird
1963-65 Reverse
1965 Tbird IV (C.Red)
Custom colors
Gallery
Players
1965-69 Non-Reverse
1966 Tbird II (Cherry)
Gallery
Players
1970s Bicentennial
1979 Tbird (Ebony)
1987-date Thunderbird IV
1992 Tbird IV (White)
Custom colors
Thunderbird forum posts
Thunderbirds for sale

Victory
1981 Victory Std.
1981 Victory Std. (Ebony)
1981 Victory Std. (Red)
1982 Victory Art.
1982 Victory Cst.
Development
Prices & Publicity
Soundclips
Tech. Info
Artist Circuit Images
Artist Schematic
Custom Circuit Images
Custom Schematic
Design patent
Standard Circuit Images
Standard Schematic
Victory forum posts

Parts (bass)
Bridge
50s/60s Bar Bridge
60s 6 String Bar Bridge
60s Bar Bridge (Chrome)
60s Handrest
60s Tbird Bridge
60s Two Point Bridge
60s/70s Large Bridge Cover
70s Small Bridge Cover
70s Three Point Bridge
70s/80s Grabber/G3 Bridge
EB String Mute
1962 Patent
TRI-4 Wedge
Patent

Cases

Custom parts

EB Cutaways

EB Neck Joints

Logos
1962 EB0

Pickguards / Scratchplates

Pickups
50s EB single coil
50s/60s EB Humbucker
60s EB Humbucker (1)
60s EB Humbucker (2)
60s EB Mini Humbucker
60s Tbird Humbucker
70s EB Humbucker
70s SB Humbucker
70s SB Single-Coil
70s Tbird Humbucker
EB-4L Humbucker
G3 Single Coil
Grabber Sliding Pickup
Les Paul Bass Low-Z
RD Artist Humbucker
RD Standard Humbucker
Ripper Humbucker
Victory Humbucker

Potentiometers

Tuning Keys
50s EB Banjo Tuner
60s Closed Gear (Jap.)
60s Kluson (EB)
60s Kluson (Tbird)
60s/70s Schaller M-4-C
60s/70s Schaller M4
70s Schaller BM
70s Schaller M-4-S
73-74 Open Gear
80s Gotah
80s Schaller

Publicity
Adverts

Catalogues

Gibson Gazette
1958 Sept/Oct
1959 May/Jun
Announcing the EB-0
EB-2 pushbutton switch
1959 Oct/Nov
1960 Jul/Aug
Mute for Electric Bass
The Three Twins
1961 Jan/Feb
Amp Trouble with E. Bass
1961 Summer
Announcing EB-O, Les Paul Special, B-45-12
1962 Spring
1965 Summer
Electric thin models
1965 Winter
1966 no1
1966 no2
1966 no3
1967 no1
1968 no1
1968 no2
1969 no1
1969 no2
1970 no1
1971 no1

Serial Numbers

Interviews

Interviews


Bassists
Allen Woody
pt2 - Epiphone Rumblekat
pt3 - Gov't Mule Live
pt4 - Playing Style
pt5 - The Show Goes On

Andy Fraser
pt2 - John Mayall
pt3 - Free
pt4 - Sharks
pt5 - Andy Fraser Band
pt6 - Finally Free

Andy Hess
pt2 - Gov't Mule
pt3 - Basses

Bob Daisley
pt2 - Gibson Basses
pt3 - Fender Basses
pt4 - Other Basses

Glenn Cornick
pt2 - EB-3
pt3 - EB-2D
pt4 - Thunderbirds
pt5 - General Thoughts

Jack Casady
pt2 - Fender basses
pt3 - Guild basses
pt4 - Alembic
pt5 - Epiphone JC sig
pt6 - Amps
pt7 - Other basses

Julian Cope
pt2 - Sounds
pt3 - Gibson Basses
pt4 - Comment

Justin Meldal-Johnsen
pt2 - Gibson Basses
pt3 - Other Equip.
pt4 - Trivia

Martin Turner
pt2 - Thunderbirds
pt3 - Wishbone Ash
pt4 - Wishbone Ash 2
pt5 - Martin Turners WA

Mick Hawksworth
pt2 - Andromeda
pt3 - Fuzzy Duck
pt4 - Ten Years Later
pt5 - Flying Pigs
pt6 - Tres Geezers

Mike Watt
pt2 - Other bands
pt3 - Gibson EB3
pt4 - Gibson Thunderbird
pt5 - Other Gibson basses

Ralphe Armstrong
pt2 - Gibson Basses
pt3 - Jean-Luc Ponty
pt4 - Playing Live

Suzi Quatro

Gibson and Epiphone bass guitars for sale

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1964 Gibson Thunderbird IV Bass 1 of the best originals its 1 of a kind & Minty

1964 Gibson Thunderbird IV Bass 1 of the best originals it's 1 of a kind & Minty

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 333**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$27495

These early production Reverse?? Thunderbird??s & Firebird??s were so far ahead of time & very few were ever made comparatively to Fender??s P & J Basses. This particular example was ordered in Gibson??s most popular color of a Dark 2-tone Sunburst finish all over its neck & body. Very little yellowing appears yet she has slight playtime all over. These tend to get funky from playing in bars & clubs & get nicotine stained. Its rosewood fingerboard is straight as an arrow ... more
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1964 Gibson Thunderbird II Bass an outstanding example its 1 of a kind & Minty !

1964 Gibson Thunderbird II Bass an outstanding example its 1 of a kind & Minty !

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 333**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$17495

These early production Reverse?? Thunderbird??s & Firebird??s were so far ahead of time & very few were ever made comparatively to Fender??s P & J Basses. This particular example was ordered in Gibson??s most popular color of a Dark 2-tone Sunburst finish all over its pretty mahogany neck & body. Very little yellowing appears yet she has slight playtime all over. These tend to get funky from playing in bars & clubs & get nicotine stained. Its rosewood fingerboard is ... more
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1961 Gibson EB-6 string Bass Sunburst w / PAF

1961 Gibson EB-6 string Bass Sunburst w / PAF

Carbondale, Illinois, 629**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$14900


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Olivia's Vintage would like to present this 1961 Gibson EB-6 Bass in its original Sunburst finish. It has a great playing neck with great frets. It's all original with the exception of the earlier Gibson knobs, the switch and one tuning key. All original tuning key is included, but its tuning button had shrunken and crumbled. A vintage double-ring Gibson Deluxe tuning key is holding the place for the original. The original hardshell case is included. This ... more
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1965 Gibson Thunderbird IV Bass in Pelham Blue oh-so rare & cool you need it !

1965 Gibson Thunderbird IV Bass in Pelham Blue oh-so rare & cool you need it !

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 333**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$13495

These 2nd issue ??Non-Reverse?? Thunderbird??s & Firebird??s were so far ahead of time & very few were ever made comparatively to Fender??s P & J Basses. Most all T??bird??s were available in a Sunburst finish. But some were ordered in their select Custom Colors. This particular example was ordered in Gibson??s most luv??d optional color of Pelham Blue all over its neck & body. Very little yellowing but she??s has plenty of playtime wear. These tend to get funky from playing in ... more
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1953 Gibson EB-1 Bass the very 1st year made "untouched" 1 of a kind & Minty !

1953 Gibson EB-1 Bass the very 1st year made "untouched" 1 of a kind & Minty !

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 333**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$12495

Superb mid-fifties Gibson Electric Bass or EB as it was initially known. Released in 1953 as a response to Fender releasing the Precision Bass in 1951 the two instruments couldn??t have been farther apart with the now iconic Violin shape thanks in part to Les Paul. The Gibson EB-1 bass shipped for just five years between 1953 and 1958, with 526 basses produced before being replaced with the new Thinline EB-2 model. The EB-1 was briefly reissued between 1970 and 1973 with a further 473 shipped. ... more
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1961 Gibson EB-3 the cleanest original extent w / hang tags 1 of a kind & Minty !

1961 Gibson EB-3 the cleanest original extent w / hang tags 1 of a kind & Minty !

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 333**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$11495

This is a beautiful 1st year produced example of the exactly ??Cream Era?? Gibson EB-3 bass, pretty much identical the primary one used extensively by Jack Bruce from 1966 into the mid-70s. These expensive double pickup EB basses were made in fairly small quantities from 1961 into the mid-1960s but most examples that surface now are the later ??60s and early ??70s models, when they were produced in much greater numbers ?? at least partially due to the popularity of Cream ! Those are fine ... more
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1969 Gibson SG Bass All Original Serial Number 814003

1969 Gibson SG Bass All Original Serial Number 814003

Huntington, West Virginia, 257**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$10000

1969 Gibson SG solid body. All original hardware. Everything works as it should.
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1958 Gibson EB-2 1st year Museum Quality 100% original its 1 of a kind & Minty !

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

This is a truly superb original example of one of the rarer Gibson electric basses: the first-generation semi-hollow EB-2. The EB-2 in general is not a overly rare bass, but these earliest models built in the debut year were sold in only small numbers; many more were built in 1964-68 when production was at its peak. The ES-335 guitar from 1958 is one of Gibson??s most treasured and sought after instruments; this matching bass is actually considerably rarer, if not as highly in demand ! The EB-2 ... more
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1965 Gibson EB-2 Bass a very special ordered EB-2 in a factory Argentine Gray !

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
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1959 Gibson EB-2 Bass

1959 Gibson EB-2 Bass

Loveland, Ohio, 451**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$8695

1959 Gibson EB-2 Bass, Sunburst finish, Booming Humbucking pickup withBlack Plastic cover, Nickel parts, Full feeling neck, Fine bass! Hang tag, VG++, Original hard case... more
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V intage 1973 Gibson Les Paul Signature Bass, COLLECTOR ALERT Gorgeous with TAGS

V intage 1973 Gibson Les Paul Signature Bass, COLLECTOR ALERT Gorgeous with TAGS

Agoura Hills, California, 913**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$7750

VERY RARE and hard to find in this condition. NO mods, added switches or issues
If you collect clean and original vintage gear, this Vintage Gibson Bass may appeal to You
If you are going to pay today's higher valuations, you may as well get a great one
Produced in a collaboration with LES PAUL, the prominent features of this model are the
Low Impedance pickup and circuitry and the fact that this is a LONG 34 5" scale bass
It is also interesting that they chose a GOLD TOP ... more
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1974 Gibson LES PAUL SIGNATURE BASS

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
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1967 Gibson EB-2C Bass fabulous special ordered EB-2 in "Sparkling Burgundy" !

1967 Gibson EB-2C Bass fabulous special ordered EB-2 in "Sparkling Burgundy" !

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 333**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$6495

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-2C??s from 1967. Its beautiful slightly faded original ??Sparkling Burgundy?? custom color finish is what this is all about & it??s so frickin rare. Its 1 piece mahogany neck feel delicious. No volute nor Made in the USA stamp. She??s got a perfect orange label too. Its pickgard is missing. Its ... more
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Gibson 1960 EB-0 Bass Guitar Cherry

Gibson 1960 EB-0 Bass Guitar Cherry

Rochester, New York, 146**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$5999

Here we have a very historic bass guitar from Gibson, an EB-0 from 1960.
This is a double cut solid body guitar, featuring banjo-style tuners and a one pickup design. Condition-wise this piece is in great playing and sounding condition, and bears typical signs of wear and tear. Small dings, checking, and scratches can be seen on the surface, as well as more checking and wear up the neck (as seen). This will include a non original case.... more
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1992 Gibson Les Paul Bass beautiful bass autographed by Les Paul w / photo docs.

1992 Gibson Les Paul Bass beautiful bass autographed by Les Paul w / photo docs.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 333**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$5995

This is a very rare chance to acquire a rare Les Paul Bass signed by the man himself, Mr. Les Paul. This is a very clean 1992 Les Paul Bass in a pretty faded Honey??burst finished top w / a natural mahogany finished back, sides & neck. It??s sporting a pair of 2 factory Humbucking pickups w / a 60??s type bridge setup like an EB-2 bass. Its unbound rosewood fingerboard has nice pearloid trapezoid inlays w / a nice feeling neck. Its headstock has a rare pearl inlaid ??Torch?? bringing back ... more
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Rare Black Gibson 1976  Bicentennial Thunderbird / All Original / No Breaks

Rare Black Gibson 1976 Bicentennial Thunderbird / All Original / No Breaks

Louisville, Kentucky, 402**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$5500

Only 91 Black Thunderbirds were produced in 1976 and here is one of the nicest I've seen. All original, no cracks, no breaks and an ebony fretboard. The neck is straight and really not a lot of playwear for it's age. Overall a fine playing bass. Original pickup cover, bridgecover plus a later hard-shell case that is also in fine condition. As per usual with older Thunderbirds, the strap button on the neck has been moved for better balance. It has never been gigged in the years I have owned it ... more
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1964 Gibson EB-2 Bass Guitar with Hard Shell Vintage Flight Case

1964 Gibson EB-2 Bass Guitar with Hard Shell Vintage Flight Case

Chantilly, Virginia, 201**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$5200

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

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
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Vintage 1913 Gibson Mando Bass Style J -Natural- For Repair & Restoration 1920s

Vintage 1913 Gibson Mando Bass Style J -Natural- For Repair & Restoration 1920's

Brooklyn, New York, 112**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4950

This listing is for a rare and amazing Vintage Gibson Style J Mando Bass. To the best of my knowledge this bass was made in 1913 and these Style J Mando Basses were made in small quantities between 1912 throughout throughout the 1920's and 1930's. This one is not in great shape and will require some professional restoration but these are so rare it would be a great project for the right player or luthier to restore
The Mando Bass serial number is 15722 as best I can make out but the label ... more
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Gibson EB-1 Violin Bass Electric Bass w /  Original Case SN: 810964 Instrument

Gibson EB-1 Violin Bass Electric Bass w / Original Case SN: 810964 Instrument

Lafayette, Indiana, 479**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4730

Vintage Gibson EB-1 Violin Bass Electric Bass w / Original Case SN: 810964. Please be aware that the guitar has some spots where there's extra holes in the body crazing crackling on the Finish and some of the Gibson and the crown have come off over time. Guitar may need some work handle on case one side has popped off also exterior case has some peel up of the black around the edging as well as one strip down the neck. Please see pictures ask any questions you may have before buying. If you ... more
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