FS: 1968 Gibson EBO with Darkstars

phishaholik · #1 01-27-2008, 04:00 PM

I never thought I would let this one go, but I’m going for a Fodera and I need to raise funds. This is a 1968 Gibson EBO with Darkstars. The bass has been refinished in clear nitrocellulose with a custom pickguard, cavity cover, and headstock overlay all made out of ebony with beautiful grain. The refinish is very, very nice. This bass literally glows in direct sunlight. The ebony highlights really make the bass one of a kind. The bass has been modified with two Darkstar pickups. These pickups run $400 by themselves. This is my second bass with Darkstars and they just kill. There are no worries about a muddy tone with these pickups. The tone if very full and rich and low end is just huge. The bass also has excellent clarity. Darkstars are very dynamic. If you pluck near the neck pickups the tone is fat, warm and perfect for R&B or blues. If you dig in by the bridge the bass starts to roar. Playability is also excellent. The neck is super fast and easy to play, especially with the 30 ½” scale. You’re going to have to fight your guitar player off with a stick. They love to noodle on the short scales. The bass is currently strung up with a set of TI jazz flats and I couldn’t imagine using anything different. There is no neck dive and the bass is super light. I’m going to guess around seven pounds. The bass is all mahogany with a very nice rosewood board. The frets are original and in great shape. This bass is pictured on the Darkstar website. The bass is in great shape with just a couple of dings. I don’t want to lose it, but GAS is a mofo.

Price: $1300 plus shipping. I take paypal and money orders.

Edit:This bass is finished in nitro, not poly. Sorry for the mistake.

Mike

arjune · #2 01-27-2008, 04:40 PM

!!!

I'm going to need a towel to wipe the drool off my keyboard!

Valerus · #3 01-27-2008, 04:43 PM

Whoa.

LarryR · #4 01-27-2008, 06:41 PM

PM sent

bassinstincts · #5 01-27-2008, 09:39 PM

EduardoK · #6 01-28-2008, 12:58 AM

You have a PM!!!

fullcircle · #7 01-28-2008, 10:18 AM

Sheesh!! Why can't Gibson do that?!!

phishaholik · #8 01-28-2008, 04:34 PM

Thanks for all the kind words and trade offers. I really want a Fodera, so I'm not really looking to trade right now. Since a couple people asked, the neck is straight as an arrow. No warping or headstock repairs. The trussrod works great and it is has just a hint of relief in it right now. I believe I've gotten back to everyone, but I've gotten a lot of pm's. Please let me know if I missed anyone.

Mike

bassinstincts · #9 01-28-2008, 07:12 PM

superbassman2000 · #10 01-28-2008, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valerus

Whoa.

+1

debassr · #11 01-28-2008, 07:40 PM

Wow. Beautiful.

Juniorkimbrough · #12 01-28-2008, 07:41 PM

Wish I had the extra funds to justify buying this! Someone is gonna get a beautiful one of a kind bass! Being responsible sucks!

Quadzilla · #13 01-28-2008, 07:47 PM

Phish you're killing me bro with this bass! I've met both Mike (Phish) and his brother in person (hell I even met his mom too). Cool folks and good people! Great Tber. This bass makes me drool! Bump for the Phish man!

phishaholik · #14 01-28-2008, 09:55 PM

That's funny Quad, you've met most of my family.

Sold pending payment.

Mike

brianrost · #15 01-29-2008, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fullcircle

Sheesh!! Why can't Gibson do that?!!

They could do it but it would cost $15,000

Juniorkimbrough · #16 01-29-2008, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quadzilla

Phish you're killing me bro with this bass! I've met both Mike (Phish) and his brother in person (hell I even met his mom too). Cool folks and good people! Great Tber. This bass makes me drool! Bump for the Phish man!

good to see some phish heads on here.... didn't get to see many shows though, phish didn't come to Mississippi or anywhere very close too often.

congrats to whoever got this beauty!

LarryR · #17 01-29-2008, 01:19 PM

I picked up a couple projects that my EB-3 are perfect for. And while I've been having a blast playing it (and the bands dig it too) my curiousity got the best of me. What do those Darkstars sound like on a shortscale Gibson...

Sometimes you gotta pay to play. Send her over Phishaholic.

phishaholik · #18 01-29-2008, 03:39 PM

Will do. This bass is SOLD.

Mike

LarryR · #19 02-06-2008, 02:29 PM

Just got the bass Mike.
You packed it well, thank you. Damn this is a beautiful instrument and it plays like butter. She turns 40 this year!

Thanks again man. Pos FB comin'....

EduardoK · #20 02-06-2008, 09:41 PM

LarryR

If you EVER consider selling this beaut PLEASE PLEASE PM me or send me an email