Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom
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This guitar is a commission sale. If you have a high end or vintage guitar you’re interested in selling, please contact us.Due to CITES regulations & the likelihood that the fingerboard is made from Brazilian Rosewood, we are offering this guitar to UK BUYERS ONLY.Here for sale we have a Gibson EB-0 short-scale electric bass guitar in, which has been Refinished in a White colour. Initially introduced in 1959 in response to the declining popularity of the EB-1, the EB-0 was positioned as a more budget-friendly option for bass players, with its stripped back electronics helping to keep the retail price around $240- equivalent to around $2500 today. The 1959 EB-0 was styled after a Les Paul Junior double cut body, but received a re-design in 1961 alongside Gibson's entire Les Paul line to the 'Les Paul SG'- which we of course today see simply as an SG. The bass remained in continuous production until 1979, and was a very popular instrument amongst musicians of the day, notably being the bass Jack Bruce used with Cream during their Disraeli Gears era. Pre-1969 Gibson serial numbers are notoriously poor tools for determining the manufacture date of an instrument. Given the specification of the bass, the presence of the mute bridge & the '65 CTS pot codes, we can be confident that this bass was produced in the late mid to late '60s, likely between '66-'69. Naturally featuring a set-neck construction, the body & neck are Mahogany, whilst the fingerboard is Rosewood. Due to the production era, it is likely that this is Brazilian Rosewood. Nickel hardware is fitted, as well as the custom made '60s Mudbucker' humbucking pickup, wound by Rob Williams Luthier, replacing the original Gibson 'Sidewinder' pickup. This is wired to master volume & tone controls. The Mahogany neck plays very well, with a profile that might be described as a rounded, tapered shape which feels somewhat like a 'D' in the lower register and transitions to more of a 'C' as you climb the neck. This sits very comfortably in the hand and encourages ergonomic thumb positioning across the register. The short 30.5" scale length is perfect for those with smaller hands or guitarists moonlighting as bass players. Certainly, the neck feels highly manoeuvrable, with the gloss finish to the rear further assisting with smooth navigation of the fretboard. The Rosewood is supremely pleasant under the fingers and adds a touch of luxury to the playing experience.The Rob Williams custom wound 'Mudbucker' humbucking pickup delivers a thick and powerful tone, with smooth rounded lows, clear and open mid range and a sweet treble response that captures the attack and aggression of your playing. The pots feel nicely responsive, allowing you to dial in your perfect tone with ease, whilst the simplicity of the controls ensure that you can stay focussed on your playing whilst still offering comprehensive control of your tone. This is certainly a special bass that has been favoured by many musicians through the wonder years of the 60’s and 70's and onwards, this bass allows you to plug into history. Brand- GibsonModel- EB-0Finish- Refinished WhiteYear- c.1966-'69Made In- USABody- MahoganyNeck- MahoganyFingerboard- Rosewood (Likely Brazilian)Fingerboard Radius- 12"Frets- 20Scale Length- 30.5"Nut Width- 1.725"Pickups- Rob Williams Custom Made '60s MudbuckerControls- Master Volume, Master ToneLuthier ReportOur ID: 1230626218381Weight: 7.45lbs Serial: 841482Aesthetic Condition:Headstock: Overall good condition. All aspects of the headstock demonstrate scratching, scuffing and indentations. An indentation is apparent to the front face, above the E string winding post that has marked, but not removed any of the finish. Chipping to the finish is consistently apparent to the edges, with finish cracking throughout and delamination to the Gibson logo and crest. The headstock has previously been the subject of a repair that has been performed to an acceptable standard. The repair is stable and presents no structural concern. Neck: Overall good condition. The rear of the neck demonstrates finish cracking throughout, with chipping to the finish apparent to the fingerboard edges, notably around the position markers. Moderate indentation is apparent in line with the 6th-9th frets, the finish has chipped away and reveals the wood beneath in one area. The fingerboard demonstrates light scratching and indentation, most notably at the 2nd fret. This cannot be felt beneath the strings.Body: Overall good condition. All aspects of the body demonstrate finish cracking, scratching and indentations. Most notably consistent indentations to the lower bout and cutaway horn edges, where the finish has been removed to reveal the wood beneath in places. We believe the guitar has been refinished at some stage - please see ‘Further Notes’ below.Condition of Frets:The frets demonstrate moderate signs of use, not affecting playability. Light denting is present to the early register and flattening of the frets is apparent throughout. There is a small amount of material remaining for any fret work the new owner may wish to perform.Current Set Up:Truss Rod: Fully functional. Truss rod tool (5/16" socket) not included.Hardware: Fully functional with moderate signs of wear, most notably tarnishing of the metal hardware, particularly the tuning machines. The edges of the foam mute show wear but it remains functional. Structural: No concerns or issues to note.Height of the string from the 12th Fret-2.25mm - Bass 2.75mmPlease be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height.Strings on Guitar - 45-100Further Notes:It appears that the guitar has had a refinish at some stage, likely early on in its life. This is evidenced by the fact that the fingerboard edges have been finished, as well as the appearance of the likely original cherry red finish near the screwholes in the control cavity. Electrics: Fully functional. The pickup is not original, and has been custom made to ‘60s Mudbucker’ specification by Bob Davis Luthier. The pots appear original, carrying CTS manufacturer code ‘137’, and the legible date code indicates manufacture in 1965.Case & Accessories:Non-original modern Gibson Hard CaseExcellent condition. Truss rod tool not included. This guitar is a commission sale. If you have a high end or vintage guitar you’re interested in selling, please contact us.Due to CITES regulations & the likelihood that the fingerboard is made from Brazilian Rosewood, we are offering this guitar to UK BUYERS ONLY.Please be aware that for international buyers import fees are not included in our postage and packaging cost, this only covers the cost of the guitar being sent to you. Import fees will be charged by Customs upon the guitar's arrival in the recipient country. Due to Brexit, this also applies to EU buyers. We advise checking the total import cost with Customs as this is not information we are able to accurately provide.
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