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1972 Gibson EB-3L Soundclips

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Audio samples of a 1972 Gibson EB-3L played through various vintage amplifiers. Click on the buttons to play the soundclips.

Vintage Guitar Soundclip:
1972 Gibson EB-3L
through a
1964 Ampeg B-15N
1972 Gibson EB-3L1964 Ampeg B-15N

Recorded with a Shure SM57 microphone, into an M-audio mobile pre USB interface. Amp settings volume 3/10, treble 5/10, bass 5/10. Bass has Labella Deep Talkin' flatwound bass strings.

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Varitone position 1

Neck pickup only. Volume 10, tone 10. Played finger style down by the bridge.
Neck pickup. Volume 10, tone 0. Played finger style. You can get some great sounds from this bass by rolling the tone back a bit.

Varitone position 2

Bridge pickup. Volume 10, tone 10. Played fingerstyle.

Varitone position 3

Both pickups. All volumes 10 and tones 10. Played fingerstyle.

Varitone position 4

Front pickup with midrange notch. Volume 10, tone 10. Played finger style. Amazing fat tone. I just love this setting.

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"1973" Vintage Cherry "GIBSON EB-3" with OHSC Serial #056076 in Great Condition

"1973" Vintage Cherry "GIBSON EB-3" with OHSC Serial #056076 in Great Condition

Riverside, California, 925**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3795

Here we a have a Pre-Owned Excellent Condition 1973 VINTAGE GIBSON EB-3 BASS. I Just put it through the Shop to make sure everything is up to snuff. I am very meticulous when it comes to my gear, I baby my stuff. Everything is in perfect working order. I just had it completely set up with brand New FENDER FLATOUND 45-100'S so it plays wonderful. Truss Rod is in good working condition Neck is Straight action is perfect. (I like the action low) so it set perfect and plays like a dream. All the ... more
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1969 Gibson EB3 Bass Guitar- 100% Original with Original Case

1969 Gibson EB3 Bass Guitar- 100% Original with Original Case

Glastonbury, Connecticut, 060**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3700

One owner, bought new in 1969 from Quigly Music in Kansas City with original Gibson Case. One small strap rub on back with minor finish scratches on back as seen in photos.... more
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Gibson EB-3 Cherry Mod 1969 Electric Bass Guitar Original Case Slotted Head  Art

Gibson EB-3 Cherry Mod 1969 Electric Bass Guitar Original Case Slotted Head Art

El Segundo, California, 902**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3500

Beautiful stunning EB three Gibson guitar Bass original case, one lady owner, left as found 1970s i??ll let the Pictures do the talking or the playing ! Enjoy laurence & sally of StorageWars and baggage battles currently www roundthebend tv
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1965 Gibson EB-3 - 100% Original - Straight Neck - Low Action - Great Player!

1965 Gibson EB-3 - 100% Original - Straight Neck - Low Action - Great Player!

Dayton, Ohio, 454**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4000

For your consideration is this 1965 Gibson EB-3 in a Transparent Cherry finish. Overall the guitar is in very good shape with only light to moderate play wear. 100% Original! The original pickups deliver excellent sound across all playing styles, truly capturing the iconic tones of your favorite players. Playability is excellent with low action & no fret wear. Mute is in case. Straight neck, low action, moved thumb rest (much more usable)
Comes with the original case and candy as shown. ... more
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1972 Gibson EB-3 Short Scale Electric Bass Walnut Finish Vintage Gig Bag

1972 Gibson EB-3 Short Scale Electric Bass Walnut Finish Vintage Gig Bag

Astoria, Oregon, 971**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2395

In great to near excellent condition. Has a kill switch, two tone knobs, two volume knobs and pick up selector. With really cool vintage gig bag. From Fly Guitars site: When the EB3 was redesigned for 1972, Gibson were careful to make a less fragile bass. Some of the 1960s EB basses cracked easily when dropped, or knocked about a bit. The easily-broken mahogany neck had been replaced with a thicker three-piece maple one. It was given a thicker body, and a bigger headstock. It had a volute for ... more
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Vintage Early 70s Gibson EB3 Electric Bass Guitar

Vintage Early 70's Gibson EB3 Electric Bass Guitar

Fresno, California, 937**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2600

American Music presents this beautiful early 70's Gibson Electric Bass Guitar!
This Bass only shows cosmetic wear due to time and being played on. Bass sounds incredible and could use a good home. Bass is stock and fully original including the finish, and no modification's
Every used instrument we have has been play tested
Make sure to contact us with any further questions!
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Vintage Gibson EB-3 Elec. Bass Husk Crack @ Neck Headstock Attached wCase 1960??s

Vintage Gibson EB-3 Elec. Bass Husk Crack @ Neck Headstock Attached wCase 1960??s

Ellenville, New York, 124**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1050

Vintage Gibson EB-3 Elec. Bass Husk Crack @ Neck Headstock Attached 1960??s. Comes with Original Plush Marigold Case
Crack showing in Finish at Neck; Headstock is still attached: READ!
I have no way of knowing how deep the crack goes (or doesn??t go), but it??s visible in the photos so please look at all pics. The bass wasn??t dropped so I don??t know how this happened, I just noticed the cracking one day. I asked a Luthier if it could be surface / just in the finish, or how deep he ... more
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Gibson EB-3 Bass Guitar 1967

Gibson EB-3 Bass Guitar 1967

Horncastle, LN9***, UNITED KINGDOM

£2950

The Gibson EB-3 is a bass guitar introduced in 1961 and discontinued in 1979. It was produced at Gibson's plant in Kalamazoo, MI It features a slim SG-style body, a short 30 5" scale, and two pick up's (a large humbucking pickup in the neck position and a mini humbucker pickup in the bridge position). The electronics include a four-way rotary pickup selector switch (for Series 1 basses: neck pickup with midrange notch, bridge, bridge and neck with low end rolled off neck pickup, neck pickup with... more
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1971 GIBSON EB 3 SLOTTED HEADSTOCK BASS CASE - made in USA

1971 GIBSON EB 3 SLOTTED HEADSTOCK BASS CASE - made in USA

COLOGNE, GERMANY

€439

1971 GIBSON EB 3 SLOTTED HEADSTOCK BASS CASE - made in USA :
* CASE ONLY !
* interior has stains
* tolex has rips
* all latches are working fine
* worn but solid
* check all pics
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1971 GIBSON EB 3 SLOTTED HEADSTOCK BASS CASE - Made in USA

1971 GIBSON EB 3 SLOTTED HEADSTOCK BASS CASE - Made in USA

COLOGNE, GERMANY

£385

1971 GIBSON EB 3 SLOTTED HEADSTOCK BASS CASE - made in USA :
* CASE ONLY !
* interior has stains
* tolex has rips
* all latches are working fine
* worn but solid
* check all pics
... more
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1970 Gibson EB 3 BASS NUT USA

1970 Gibson EB 3 BASS NUT USA

COLOGNE, GERMANY

£99

NARROW 42 mm version
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1971 GIBSON EB 3 SLOTTED HEADSTOCK BASS CASE - made in USA

1971 GIBSON EB 3 SLOTTED HEADSTOCK BASS CASE - made in USA

COLOGNE, GERMANY

€444

1971 GIBSON EB 3 SLOTTED HEADSTOCK BASS CASE - made in USA :
* CASE ONLY !
* strap that holds case open=GONE
* bottom and top are loose =need reglueing
* tolex has rips
* all latches are working fine
* check all pics
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1965 Gibson EB 3 BASS PICKUP RING USA

1965 Gibson EB 3 BASS PICKUP RING USA

COLOGNE, GERMANY

£129

bridge pickup ring ONLY
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1965 Gibson EB-3 Bass Guitar

1965 Gibson EB-3 Bass Guitar

Farnham, GU10***, UNITED KINGDOM

£3950

Available now is this 1965 Gibson EB3. One of only 339 shipped in that year, and one of even fewer that made it this side of the pond
The EB-3, widely known as the classic Cream bass, was used and made most famous by Jack Bruce from blues-rock pioneers 'Cream' around 1967 onwards. He had a few of them over that time period, but his main and most photographed instrument was a matching '65. The spacing between the control knobs was changed in 1965 to match the guitar line, so only a percentage... more
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Gibson EB 3 CASE 1971 - passend für NUR GESCHLITZTE SPINDELSTOCK-Version

Gibson EB 3 CASE 1971 - passend für NUR GESCHLITZTE SPINDELSTOCK-Version

COLOGNE, GERMANY

£399

1971 GIBSON EB 3 SLOTTED HEADSTOCK BASS CASE - made in USA :
* CASE ONLY !
* strap that holds case open=GONE
* bottom and top are loose =need reglueing
* tolex has rips
* all latches are working fine
* check all pics
* SOLD AS IS - NO RETURNS... more
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