** SOLD Gibson EB5 5-string bass ** SOLD £525

[silverfoxnik]

Now SOLD - thanks for the interest

Hi Folks

For sale only is my Gibson EB5 5 String Bass (120th Anniversary model, 2014), which comes with the original Gibson case & case candy, plus a really luxurious Gibson leather strap.

Now SOLD

I bought this from Hamster (one of Basschat's finest I have to say ) about 6 months ago and have only used it for just a couple of rehearsals in that time.  Here's what he had to say about the bass in his ad, and I hope he won't mind me quoting him because it sums up the bass really well...:

"...Made in USA, passive and versatile. Feels really light on the strap - 8lb 12oz. Bought on a whim, used less than 6 times so virtually as new with case and case candy."

I bought the bass because I'd started using Gibson & Thunderbird style basses in the last year as they seem to fit my band's music really well, so figured it'd be cool to try a Gibson 5 string, especially with it being a 34" scale 5 string.. . And although a little sceptical at first having always used Fender or Fender style 5ers, I wasn't disappointed when I got this one because it is really light and for a passive bass, it's tonally very versatile. It's also a very comfortable fit being a 34" neck.

YouTube Clips: In terms of tone, these are the YouTube clips that persuaded me to give this bass a try and the Billy Fuller one especially is worth watching just to see how a bass demo should be done IMHO! :

 

Gibson says:-

Five-String EB Bass

Gibson’s EB bass has been a trusted favorite of rock, blues and pop players since the early ’60s, so it’s only natural that this legendary Gibson four-string should form the foundation of a remarkably versatile new five-string. The Five-String EB Bass from Gibson USA morphs the original EB’s SG-inspired body into a rounder offset-double-cutaway design crafted from premium tonewood, yielding supreme playing comfort coupled with greatly enhanced resonance and sustain. Add a pair of newly designed EB Bass pickups with push-pull coil taps and a rock-solid Babicz™ Full Contact® bridge, and the Five-String EB Bass is ready to lay down the rumble or purr with sweetness—and anything in between. It looks great, too, in your choice of Vintage Gloss Natural or Vintage Gloss Fireburst, in genuine nitrocellulose lacquer, with unique tortoiseshell pickguard. Play it—and feel it—now at your authorized Gibson USA dealer.
 

Body and Neck

The Five-String EB Bass’s massive foundation lies in its solid Grade-A ash body and glued-in maple neck. Ash has long been respected for its open, resonant tone, and lends itself perfectly to a rich, versatile-voiced bass. A glued-in solid Grade-A maple neck adds punch and clarity, while adding superb playability with its rounded profile that measures 0.800” at the 1st fret and 0.900” at the 12th. Its unbound genuine rosewood fingerboard follows the full 34” scale length, and carries 20 medium jumbo frets, all easily reached by the playing hand thanks to the Five-String EB Bass’s new offset double-cutaway styling. Up at the other end, a five-string take on the traditional Gibson headstock is backed by a subtle volute for added strength.
 

Pickups and Electronics

The Five-String EB Bass’s broad sonic range and gut-thumping power comes from an incredible pair of new EB Bass pickups designed by pickup specialist Jim DeCola. These units blend genuine Alnico V rod magnets with proprietary winding methods and other materials for an impressively versatile performance, taking you from thundering rumble to silky purr on demand. Blended as desired via independent volume controls and a master tone control, they’re wound for warmth and clarity in the neck position, and a hotter, punchier tone in the bridge position for maximum rumble—or blend infinitely at will to create your own sonic brew. And just pop up the push-pull switch on either pickup’s volume control for brighter, tighter single-coil sounds.
 

Hardware and Plastics

A sophisticated, highly engineered Babicz™ Full Contact® bass bridge feeds these incredible pickups with the optimum clarity and sustain, while being easily adjustable for perfect intonation—completing a new Five-String EB Bass that looks and feels entirely “classic,” yet offers a versatile contemporary performance that every modern bassist will appreciate. Quality Grover™ sealed-gear tuners provide optimum tuning efficiency. The Five-String EB Bass carries a stylish plastic tortoise pickguard, a traditional bell truss-rod cover, and black Top-Hat knobs with silver Volume and Tone inserts.

Cases and Coverage

Each Five-String EB Bass includes a Gibson hardshell case and owner’s manual, and is covered by Gibson’s Limited Lifetime Warranty and 24/7/365 Customer Service.

Condition: The bass is in really superb condition but there is one quite nasty ding on the edge of the body, which you can see in the album of photos here. The case and strap are also in great condition.

Selling because...: I'm selling only because of an imminent house move and car purchase and, because I have two  other 5 string basses already which I want to keep for sentimental reasons as much as anything else, then this one has to go unfortunately. If that weren't the case, then I'd be more than happy to keep this because it's surprisingly nice & comfortable 5 string Bass.

Price: In terms of price, I'm looking for £525 (or near offer) for the bass, case & strap, not including any postage costs.

Other stuff: Viewings welcome if you're near enough to Littlehampton, West Sussex (tea/coffee/biscuits provided), and I'd also be happy to work something out about travelling if it's within a 50 mile radius.. I'm happy to post (for an additional cost) but there's always a risk with that which I'd prefer not to have to do if possible.

Thanks for looking and if you need any more info, please PM me. I do have a feedback thread too, so please check that out if you don't know me and want to check out my credentials on Basschat..

Cheers

Nik

Edited June 22, 2018 by silverfoxnik

[Grahambythesea]

Genuinely good basses, really under-rated, not least but the idiots who own Gibson! Sadly I can’t justify a second one, hope it goes to a good home where it will be appreciated!

[silverfoxnik]

12 minutes ago, Grahambythesea said:

Genuinely good basses, really under-rated, not least but the idiots who own Gibson! Sadly I can’t justify a second one, hope it goes to a good home where it will be appreciated!

Thanks and I definitely second that about the owners at Gibson! 

It is a much nicer bass than I thought actually but you're right about how they are under-rated - even here on Basschat I think.  In the last year, I've completely changed my views on Gibson basses and now use a 2004 Thunderbird for almost all my gigs/rehearsals as it plays like a dream and sounds incredible. 

This EB5  may not be quite in that class, but it's definitely no slouch and to my ears at least, has a lot of tonal options available with the coil-taps for each pick up.

Oh, I forgot to mention in my OP that I had the bass set up recently by Graham Wheeler, an excellent local luthier here in West Sussex and it has a very nice low action now and plays very evenly across the whole fretboard. 

[silverfoxnik]

Tuesday evening BUMP... ☺

[T-Bay]

If only it was a four string! I have a five already and love it but have decided to stick with four string, a bargain at that price for someone. Glwts

[silverfoxnik]

Thanks... ☺

Still here and open to a sensible offer (or two).

 

[silverfoxnik]

Midweek BUMP ☺

[silverfoxnik]

Now SOLD - thanks for the interest ☺