FS/FT 1970 Gibson EB-3L

[evilLordJuju]

I have a 1970 Gibson EB3L bass for sale.

This is one of the very earliest longscale EB3s produced; WITHOUT the made in USA, so produced in late 1969/early 1970

This is a players grade bass that I have restored. It sounds absolutely beautiful and plays very nicely, though there are some cosmetic issues. See below. I am looking for trades with other vintage gear, or offers around £1000.

[b]The good[/b]
sounds amazing
unbroken headstock
original finish on the neck, serial number intact
rarer long scale version
all original early 70s EB3 parts (except cavity cover and probably a few screws)

[b]The bad[/b]
at some point this has had damage at the heel area that has been repaired - the body has been refinned/oversprayed to some extent - neck finish is original. This must have been some time back as there are plenty of dings, scartches and knocks... (a couple deep scratches on back - see pics)
the logo is damaged (see pics)
the mute is missing the 'lift up bar' - I didn't bother finding a replacement as noone ever uses the mutes. The rest of the mute is still there
the truss rod cover on this bass is NOT included, I should have swapped it over before photographing but forgot.
one tone knob is damaged (see pics)
no case (these fit in Epiphone EBO/EB3 cases by the way)
strap button moved to top horn


This is a phenominal sounding bass, I assure you (unless you are a gibson hater) you'll love this. It will need restringing. Currently has flats on, but not all from a matching set

Edited December 11, 2012 by evilLordJuju

[evilLordJuju]

Sorry should say about trades - I am interested in any guitars, or basses older than 1980

Alos, I have a Kalamazoo KB bass up for trade at the moment which could also be part of a deal...

Edited January 2, 2013 by evilLordJuju

[evilLordJuju]

I am in Milton Keynes, if anyone wants to try this bass first

[evilLordJuju]

This is now on ebay, but still open to people here

[url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1970-Gibson-EB3L-bass-guitar-longscale-EB-3-/251196888721?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item3a7c805691"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1970-Gibson-EB3L-bass-guitar-longscale-EB-3-/251196888721?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item3a7c805691[/url]

[evilLordJuju]

more pics added today (see first post)... with the truss rod cover now changed!

Edited December 11, 2012 by evilLordJuju

[evilLordJuju]

Still available bump...

[evilLordJuju]

Still available for sale, but also looking for trades: Anything (guitar or bass, maybe amps) pre-1982 by:

Gibson
Vox (pre 1970 only)
Fender (competition mustang maybe?)
Hagstrom/Futurama (really want a Coronado VI)
Hofner
Guild

and probably loads others.. let me know what you've got

[Shockwave]

I know this is said all the time, but if this was only available 4 months ago Would have snapped your arm off!

[evilLordJuju]

I know; it's this time of year... seen a few cool things in ebay this month that i'd have bid on had things been different...

Come on, someone offer me an old guitar or bass in exchange for some long scale EB3 goodness!

[evilLordJuju]

make me an offer bump.....

[evilLordJuju]

still available for sale or trade

[johnbiffa]

Not old but how about a p/ex with an immaculate Gibson SG Classic in the traditional cherry red finish with Gibson gig bag?

[evilLordJuju]

thanks... interesting offer, but a little too new for my tastes. Not getting rid of any of the oldies?

[evilLordJuju]

This is probably now traded... thanks for the offers people. PS, will have a white one (refin) but otherwise the same (slotted headstock EB3L) up for trade or sale shortly..

[trevhut]

Hi, is this still for sale, I'm looking for a long scale Gibson.