1967 Gibson EB-2 Cherry Red - Near Mint / Epiphone Rivoli £3250 Hitchin, Hertfordshire

[christoff_reid]

1967 Gibson EB-2 in Cherry Red.

Aside from a couple of tiny dings, this is virtually immaculate. 

52 years old. All original (apart from an upgraded baritone switch - as nearly all of these have) complete with original hardshell case - also in excellent condition.

You'll not find a cleaner example. Slim neck, low action and perfect intonation. No set-up required. Fully working original string mute and complete with pickup cover.

Very reluctant sale to fund a Precision Bass. (No trades thank you. I've already bought the P).

Thanks for looking! Enjoy the pictures.

 

Edited March 8, 2021 by christoff_reid
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[Sparky Mark]

Can you describe what the baritone switch does please? Thanks.

[christoff_reid]

With the switch in the 'off' position, the tone is bright, clear and almost acoustic-sounding. The baritone switch adds a massive amount of thump - a huge sound. Like no other bass I own. I use it with the baritone switch permanently on. It's a big sound. Completely unique but totally useable. 

[Shaggy]

Beautiful - I have a 1969 EB-2DC, they are sooooooo classy in the cherry finish 

The baritone switch is (I believe) a capacitor "choke" that filters out most of the upper frequencies but leaves the bass and midrange thick and punchy.  Instant blues rock machine.  

Must have been a pretty special P bass to let this go - bump for vintage Gibbo goodness.

 

[christoff_reid]

Thanks Shaggy... it's more the fact that I also have a 1964 Epiphone Rivoli that comes to most gigs. I bought this thinking it'd be a great no.2 guitar. Trouble is it's too nice for most gigs. 

[christoff_reid]

Short-scale. 
Condition 9.5/10
Internally/Externally all original (Except for upgraded varitone switch)

[christoff_reid]

BUMP. This beauty is sill available!

Make an offer.