1968 Gibson EB-2D

Maple top, back and sides • one-piece mahogany set neck • two Gibson humbucking pickups • 30 1/2 inch scale • semi-hollow body with maple central block

The Gibson EB2D was introduced in 1966, at a time where bass sales were rising rapidly. EB2D signifies double pickups: the EB neck humbucker of the regular EB2, and an EB mini-humbucker towards the bridge.

The Gibson EB-2D has a very varied tonal palette; from the super deep rumble of the choked neck pickup, to the punchier mids of the bridge pickup. The short scale means this bass requires short scale strings - and they sound particularly at home with a nice set of flatwounds. Listen to the 1968 Gibson EB2D soundclips.

By 1968 EB2 sales had peaked and the hollow-bodies were losing ground to the solid-body EB0 and EB3 basses; to be phased out completely by the early seventies. 1968 saw the shipping of exactly 700 EB2D basses, 461 in Sunburst, and 239 in Cherry. This was Gibson's top of the line bass at the time, and their most expensive. Recommended retail price was $470, compared to EB2: $425; EB3: $365, EB0: $259.50, Melody Maker bass: $227.50.

Other hardware is essentially the same as equipped on other EB basses: the Gibson two-point tune-o-matic bridge with chrome cover, and under-bridge mute, and Kluson 538 machine heads. But note the rather interesting design on the scratchplate. Gibson did not use it for long, or seemingly on many basses, as example are comparatively uncommon.

Just like the ES-335 guitar, the EB2 had a central maple block, into which the bridge and pickups were mounted. Components fitted to this bass include neck humbucker, bridge mini-humbucker, two-point bridge with mute and cover.

The guitar has a three-tone sunburst front and back, with a walnut neck. The body is bound front and back.

From 1965, bass humbucker covers were chrome plated, as opposed to nickel, and became slightly taller and narrower. The Gibson logo on the scratchplate is a late 1960s feature, and quite unusual, appearing on no other bass model

The EB2D controls are as follows: volume and tone for each pickup, three-way pickup selector switch, and a baritone on/off button. Gold inset witch-hat knobs. The baritone button activates a choke, creating a really fat, mellow sound. Have a listen to the EB2D soundclips.

The EB mini-humbucker gives this bass considerably more versatility than the single pickup EB-2. Note the under-bridge mute. The two-point bridge is largely obscured by the chrome bridge cover

The EB2 had a bound body, front and back, but the neck remained unbound.

The EB2 was available in five finishes: Natural (early instruments only), Cherry, Walnut, Sparkling Burgundy and Sunburst, as shown here.

The Gibson EB2 fretboard was rosewood, in this case a particularly nicely grained piece.

The mother-of-pearl inlaid Gibson logo, and centralised (after 1964) crown motif. Tuning keys are chromed-plated Kluson 538. This bass has the typical 'bell-style' truss rod cover with white revealed edge, and two mounting screws.

The EB2 changed hardware over the course of it's production, but the body/neck varied very little. All instruments had the one-piece mahogany neck that Gibson was famous for, even after the Gibson EB0 and Gibson EB3 went three-piece in 1969. This neck is, of course, quite fragile, and un-repaired headstocks are the exception, rather than the rule. The tuning keys did change too, but the majority of basses were fitted with Kluson 538 machines, as shown here.

By 1968 EB2 sales had peaked and the hollow-bodies were losing ground to the solid-body EB0 and EB3 basses; to be phased out completely by the early seventies. 1968 saw the shipping of exactly 700 EB2D basses, 461 in Sunburst, and 239 in Cherry. This was Gibson's top of the line bass at the time, and their most expensive. Recommended retail price was $470, compared to EB2: $425; EB3: $365, EB0: $259.50, Melody Maker bass: $227.50.

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1965 Gibson EB-2 Bass a very special ordered EB-2 in a factory Argentine Gray !

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 333**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$8995

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1958 Gibson EB-2 Thinline Bass Guitar

Keene, New Hampshire, 034**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$7500

1958 Gibson EB-2 Electric Bass. All original and in excellent condition. Tobacco Sunburst finish. Single pickup, earliest version. Laminated maple thinline body. Banjo tuners in excellent condition. Serial number is A27810. A total of 90 EB-2 basses were shipped in 1958. Comes with original case in very good condition with all functioning latches. A very nice example for any vintage Gibson collection. Shipping will be $150 00 in the CONUS. I only ship in the USA
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1968 Gibson EB-2 Semi Hollow Short Scale Electric Bass w OCBC ~ 100% Original, VG+

Collingswood, New Jersey, 081**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$6500

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1964 Gibson EB-2 Bass Guitar with Hard Shell Vintage Flight Case

Chantilly, Virginia, 201**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$5700

1964 Gibson EB-2 Bass with Hard Shell Vintage Flight Case.

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1968 Gibson EB2D Bass with Hard Shell Case

Bridgeport, West Virginia, 263**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3700

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1968 Gibson EB2D Bass with Hard Shell Case

Glen Ellyn, Illinois, 601**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2200

This is a 1968 Gibson EB2D. There is a head stock repair made at some point in its history. The body and rest of the neck is in great condition. There are finish checkings across the body but that's to be expected
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Replica Gibson EB-2 Style Semi-Hollow 5-String Bass | Sire Marcus Miller Pickups

Brookings, South Dakota, 570**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$449

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Vintage Early 1960's Gibson EB-0 / EB-2 Bass Bridge Mute

Brooklyn, New York, 112**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$175

Vintage Early 1960's Gibson EB-0 / EB-2 Bass Bridge Mute
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RARE 1968 Gibson EB-2 Bass Guitar In Sparkling Burgundy Metallic WITH HARDCASE

Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12***, UNITED KINGDOM

£6500

An incredibly rare and beautiful example of a late 60s Gibson EB-2 bass (as played by the likes of Chas Chandler etc )

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Bari, 70***, ITALY

€4900

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London, SW6***, UNITED KINGDOM

£4250

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Heanor, DE75***, UNITED KINGDOM

£3995

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Vintage Gibson 1966 EB-2 Hollowbody Bass Guitar with Sunburst Finish

Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B***, CANADA

C $3850

Vintage Hollow body Bass

Vintage original 1966 Gibson EB-2 Hollowbody Bass in original Sunburst finish.
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All original, except for a missing metal thumb rest.
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London, SW6***, UNITED KINGDOM

£3800

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Widnes, WA8***, UNITED KINGDOM

£3457

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St. Albans, AL4***, UNITED KINGDOM

£3199

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Hull, HU8***, UNITED KINGDOM

£2600

For Sale Gibson EB2D 1970
This bass is in perfect working condition
As expected for a bass of this year there are signs of wear and varnish tainting
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Worcester, WR7***, UNITED KINGDOM

£1350

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London, W4***, UNITED KINGDOM

£799

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Collection is preferred but I??m happy to meet somewhere along the way. Pickguard is included, no case.

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Apremont, 85***, FRANCE

€590

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