Similar Listings

Price Drop
1960 Gibson EB-6 Thinline Hollowbody Bass
Used – Excellent
Seattle, WA, United States
Originally $21,950, now $20,095 ($1,855 price drop)
Price Drop
Gibson EB-6 Cherry 1964
Used – Good
Chicago, IL, United States
Originally $15,745, now $12,075 ($3,670 price drop)
Brooklyn, NY, United States
$11,500
Brooklyn, NY, United States
$12,500
New York, NY, United States
$14,395
Minneapolis, MN, United States
$11,499
Columbia, MD, United States
$13,500
Farmingdale, NY, United States
$17,050
Fort Wayne, IN, United States
$25,000
Farmingdale, NY, United States
$10,995

Hi ! 
I decided to sell this unique EBS 1250, Custom, from 70-72; It's a piece of history, but don't make mistake, she's a killer instrument...

According to several resources, production of these stopped in 1968 and restarted in 1977. The serial number dates between '70-'72 and the pickup covers (which have never been removed) have an embossed Gibson emblem which was only done from '71-'72.

This is almost definitely a bass that sat around in the factory for a couple years and was assembled in '71 or '72. Only 22 were made in total between '58 and '67. There is no record of one being shipped in '71-'72, so this was almost definitely a special order from during the era when they were not being made.

Body: Solid Mahogany body, Black finish

Neck: Two mahogany necks with a Rosewood fretboards, dot inlays. Factory second bass neck.

Pickups/Hardware: Two Humbuckers for 6 string guitar, 1 large bass humbucker in neck and 1 bass mini-humbucker in bridge position of the bass.

Cosmetic Condition: Very clean with a few dings. This one has Gibson embossed on the pickup covers.

Modifications: The tuners on the guitar side have been replaced with extra holes left behind. There are extra holes around the pickup areas, probably from having other pickup rings at some point. There are three extra holes and a foot print of a repro bridge underneath the bass bridge, but the current bridge installed is original.

Weight: 11 lbs 2 oz 5.05 kg

Case: Original hardshell

Bought few years ago from CME, so no doubt about the authenticity.

Feel free to ask details, and make offer !


Reverb Buyer Protection

Reverb has your back if your item is lost, damaged, or doesn't match its description. Simply report any issues within 7 days and we'll help you get a full refund.Learn more about Reverb Buyer Protection.

Listed2 years ago
ConditionExcellent (Used)
Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • EBS-1250
Finish
  • Black
Categories
Year
  • 1966
Made In
  • United States
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Body Material
  • Mahogany
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Active / Passive Pickups
  • Passive
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
  • 4-String
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Active Preamp
  • No
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Wood Top Style
  • Opaque
Color Family
  • Black
Body Shape
  • Double Cutaway

Vintage Freak

Saint Leu, France
Sales:7
Joined Reverb:2022

Product Reviews

Reverb Gives

Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music.

Carbon-Offset Shipping

Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments.

Oops, looks like you forgot something. Please check the fields highlighted in red.