Gibson EB2 1966 Cherry red with original case. Short Scale. £3000 Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire

[WishIcouldplay]

Foe sale is my original Gibson EB2 in Cherry red. Great Condition and comes with original Gibson Case. This Bass is short scale.

Edited November 14, 2023 by WishIcouldplay

[ash]

Lovely! 

[JSC]

Still for sale? 

[WishIcouldplay]

yes it is

[andydye]

Wow! this is gorgeous  

[Oldman]

I lusted after one of these in 1966, two Liverpool Band had that colour and shape for the band, Lead, Rhythm and Bass, the Pawns and the Merseybeats, I managed an EBO, but I did get Rivoli years later. It looks great.

[scrumpymike]

On 25/08/2022 at 08:43, WishIcouldplay said:

yes it is

These had a 30.5" scale, so add 'short scale' to your topic heading and you'll get a whole different audience. I only play short-scale basses so that's what I search on the Basses For Sale topic. Only spotted this one as it happened to be top of the topic list before I put my search in. Technically, yours is the EB-2D with the extra mini-humbie at the bridge.

 

Like others have said, this was my dream bass back in the day and I'd have yours in a flash if I had £3k to spare.

 

GLWTS

[Grahambythesea]

I had a sunburst 66 EB2D a while back, they really do have a sound of their own. Looking at the photos I think Scrumymike is incorrect, I can’t see a 2nd pickup and there are no controls for it. Mine had independent volume and tone for each pickup, so I think this is correctly an EB2 and the single pickup model seems to be more collectible.

[WishIcouldplay]

Just want to confirm that this is an EB2. 

[Grahambythesea]

Glad you cleared that up. They are an iconic piece of bass history, the sound of the British Invasion (leaving aside Macca’s Hofner). Sadly I’m not playing enough these days to justify a £3k investment, but I do hope you find a good home for it soon.

Edited February 24, 2023 by Grahambythesea
Correction

[WishIcouldplay]

Just.  for clarity the price is £3000

[scrumpymike]

On 02/02/2023 at 20:15, Grahambythesea said:

I had a sunburst 66 EB2D a while back, they really do have a sound of their own. Looking at the photos I think Scrumymike is incorrect, I can’t see a 2nd pickup and there are no controls for it. Mine had independent volume and tone for each pickup, so I think this is correctly an EB2 and the single pickup model seems to be more collectible.

 

I stand corrected - and not for the first time 🤣.

 

I really do hope this wonderful bass finds a good, new home. Not mine unfortunately ☹️

[tegs07]

This really is a beautiful instrument. Someone buy it please so I can stop drooling over it.

[WishIcouldplay]

Price now dropped to £2800

[Woody1957]

Why do l keep coming back to look at this Bass🫣

[Oldman]

In mid ‘60’s there we’re two bands sporting a full ‘Gibson’ line up of this ‘Iconic’ shape, ‘Pawns’  and the ‘Merseybeat’s’. I can almost smell the vintage.

[WishIcouldplay]

I have noticed recently that the price of these basses have gone up quite a lot hence I have reverted to my original asking price of £3000. Bearing in mind the condition of this Bass in a "Custom' colour with original case I think this is a reasonable price for a vintage instrument.

[vbance]

did you buy this new or has it had other owners?

[WishIcouldplay]

I purchased the Bass around 7 years ago at Wunjo in Denmark Street, London.

 

I could not believe it was all original with the original case and such good condition.

[Shaggy]

On 14/11/2023 at 14:43, WishIcouldplay said:

I have noticed recently that the price of these basses have gone up quite a lot hence I have reverted to my original asking price of £3000. Bearing in mind the condition of this Bass in a "Custom' colour with original case I think this is a reasonable price for a vintage instrument.

 

I don’t think Cherry was a custom colour for these - I have a ‘69 Cherry EB-2DC -  though I certainly wouldn’t disagree with the rest of your post.   As I recall (but stand to be corrected....) Sunburst, Cherry, and Walnut were standard colour finishes, as briefly was metallic burgundy introduced as a cover-up finish when they had moisture checking problems with the standard ones,, with natural and black as special custom options.

 

Beautiful bass in cracking condition though, and with the very desirable “Lifton” case 👍

[Woody1957]

I can't believe it's not sold. A beautiful vintage bass with case...what's not to like. I have 6 basses that l gig and alternate on a regular basis, but if l could warrant spending on another bass l would definitely buy this and just hang it on the wall and admire it like an expensive painting while sipping on a malt whisky....apologies in advance for the ramble l'll  get my coat....

Glwts bud.