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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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1968 Gibson EB-0 Bass Rare Slotted Head w / Original Case (EXC ) Stunning!!

1968 Gibson EB-0 Bass Rare Slotted Head w / Original Case (EXC ) Stunning!!

Racine, Wisconsin, 534**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3995

1968 Gibson EB-0 Bass w / Original Case (EXC ) Stunning!!. Slotted headstock with original Gibson tuners!! Perfect for the collector!! This bass is in exceptional condition and so is the original case!! You will not find one in better condition!! Simply amazing!! Has new strings and comes with a beautiful vintage ??Made in Mexico?? leather strap!! Everything 100% original!! Thanks for looking!!
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70s Japanese Bass With Gibson Logo

70s Japanese Bass With Gibson Logo

Trenton, New Jersey, 086**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$549

70s Japanese Bass With Gibson Logo. Neck does not have truss rod / adjustable truss rod. Features Shin-ei cap on tone knobs. Recently setup with a fret dress and new nut. Added modern Hipshot Ultralite tuners
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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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1969 Gibson EB-0 one owner bass with original custom hard sided case.

1969 Gibson EB-0 one owner bass with original custom hard sided case.

Patchogue, New York, 117**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2000

1969 Gibson EB-0 one owner bass with original custom hard sided case. See pic of original owner with the bass in the early ?70s ! Both the bass and case show wear from decades of use. There are scuffs, scratches, dings, and dents as you would expect. There is a split in the headstock that extends for approximately 7 inches, see photo. Electronics appear to be untouched all original. As shown in pic, date code on pot reads 6833, so bass was built in late 1968 or possibly early 1969. Serial number... more
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1970s Epiphone ET-285 Electric Bass with OHSC - 3 Tone Burst - Vintage

1970s Epiphone ET-285 Electric Bass with OHSC - 3 Tone Burst - Vintage

Woodbury, New York, 117**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$900

1970s Epiphone ET-285 Electric Bass with OHSC - 3 Tone Burst - Vintage
For sale, a 1970s Epiphone ET-285 in very good vintage condition - functionality and playability are perfect whereas the cosmetic condition is pre-loved showing surface scratches and minor indentations. The original bridge pickup was swapped by the previous owner sometime ago, and was replaced with a now vintage Dimarzio J Bass Split Coil pickup. This pickup choice gives the bass even more of a nice well rounded sound ... 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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Gibson EB-0 BASS with Slotted Headstock 1969 - Cherry

Gibson EB-0 BASS with Slotted Headstock 1969 - Cherry

Jackson, Michigan, 492**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2795

Another New Arrival!
We offer a RARE Slotted Headstock Gibson EB-0 Bass Guitar "Short Scale" S / N: 928316 which I believe makes this a 1969These had what they called "Mudbucker" pickups which sound much fuller and deeper than your standard pickups. They sound really cool!I understand that these short scale basses are easier for guitar player to pick and play. I have to agree It all works as it should This Bass has seen to use but is just honest playing and not abused. Check out the pics and ... more
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Gibson Victory Artist Bass 81

Gibson Victory Artist Bass 81'

Blackfoot, Idaho, 832**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3800

This a killer bass and a total P bass killer. Gibson released these to compete with the p bass and they are far, far, better quality. Mahogany body, Mable neck, brass nut, active and passive humbuckers with MOOG electronics! All original with the original case. The original case is pretty beat up with a buckle replaced but still road Worthy. Original paperwork still with it. The guitar is set up to play easy with a low action and great sound. One bridge saddle is missing the riser but works ... more
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Gibson Ripper (L9-S) Bass Guitar with Seymour Duncan

Gibson Ripper (L9-S) Bass Guitar with Seymour Duncan

New Florence, Pennsylvania, 159**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3500

Gibson Ripper (L9-S) Bass Guitar with Seymour Duncan.
This bass is in very good condition. There are a few small marks located in the pictures. Feel free to ask questions, can send more pictures. Must have at least 10 positive comments to purchase. For sale in the United States Only
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Gibson RD Artist MOOG 1978 Natural Maple 4-String Bass w / HSC (Used)

Gibson RD Artist MOOG 1978 Natural Maple 4-String Bass w / HSC (Used)

Sedalia, Missouri, 653**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4000

Has light wear and scratches from being played. Overall in great condition with no major wear or dings. Has typical flat Gibson style frets. Overall in great condition. Have some light wear but no divoting or anything to worry about. Screws for battery compartment cover have been swapped with flat head screws (as seen in photos). Corner of back plate is chipped (as seen in photos). Expander Sensitivity Control on back plate is missing the plastic cap. It does work and is accessible. Strap ... more
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1974 GIBSON GRABBER  /  RIPPER BASS CASE - made in USA

1974 GIBSON GRABBER / RIPPER BASS CASE - made in USA

Kaufman, Texas, 751**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$370

Good working condition, all the latches and hindge work, lots of wear around the edge see pics
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Vintage 1966 Gibson Electric Bass Guitar

Vintage 1966 Gibson Electric Bass Guitar

Los Angeles, California, 900**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2312

Vintage 1966 Gibson Electric Bass Guitar. Up for sale used Original Gibson .
I do not know much about vintage guitars , but i took this guitar to the nearest Guitar center store and was told that is a 1966 Gibson Electric Bass( if someone thinks differently , please let me know).
There are some scratches here and there ( please see the pictures)
Comes without a original case. ( still in a nice soft case)
Plays great.
Original big fat Gibson pickup is super warm and sounds ... more
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Gibson Non Reverse Thunderbird Bass Guitar

Gibson Non Reverse Thunderbird Bass Guitar

Beach City, Ohio, 446**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1599

Beautiful red sparkle non-reverse Thunderbird bass guitar professional set up excellent condition some very light scratches. Nothing to mention. Looks just like the pictures Babicz replacement bridge Bartolini Thunderbird pick ups Plays and sounds fantastic. New strings case has some scratches nothing major
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Gibson Classic 1966 EBO Bass Guitar

Gibson Classic 1966 EBO Bass Guitar

Adrian, Michigan, 492**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2100

This is a rare and collectible 1966 Gibson Classic EBO bass guitar in a stunning red color. With its 4-string configuration, this electric bass guitar is perfect for any musician who wants to make a statement. The Gibson brand is known for its quality and excellence, and this Classic series bass guitar is no exception. Whether you're a seasoned musician or just starting out, this bass guitar is sure to impress. It's perfect for playing a wide range of musical styles and is ideal for both live ... 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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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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Gibson Grabber

Gibson Grabber

North Charleston, South Carolina, 294**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2250

Great shape Gibson grabber, pickups slides and functions great!... more
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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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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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Epiphone Embassy Bass Guitar Wanderlust Metallic Green 4 String (CLN070852)

Epiphone Embassy Bass Guitar Wanderlust Metallic Green 4 String (CLN070852)

Clinton, Iowa, 527**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$320

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