Gibson EB-4L, rare long scale

[LarryR]

Nice vintage bass. No issues with electronics, neck etc.. Gig-ready condition.
For full disclosure, slight buzz on frets 15-16 on the G string only, however, the bass is setup with low action. Raise the bridge a tad, no buzz.
I'm real picky about this stuff. I'd have spent the dough to file those frets up top or replace a saddle. Buzz is so minor it wasn't worth it.
Plays nice and fast. Neck is straight, truss works fine etc..

Mods / notes:
-replaced original chrome Schallers with gold Schallers, but, I'll include the originals.
-replaced strap buttons with Dunlops, but, I'll include the originals.
-original mudbucker pickup replaced with DiMarzio Model 1. I don't have the the original.
-pickup selector switch missing black plastic knob.
-includes original hsc in xlnt condition.
-minimal wear on frets and body.
-cherry stain though the body has turned more walnut. back of the neck is more cherry.
-no neck repairs.
-case and chrome schallers could sell for +-$ 300 on Ebay.

No trades. Paypal ok.
Price: $ 870.00 firm shipped to lower 48 only.

[bassteban]

Very interesting- any idea what year it is?

[LarryR]

Originally Posted by bassteban

Very interesting- any idea what year it is?

No idea. Guy I bought from said 1970, but, according to flyguitars the first ones came off the line in '72. http://www.flyguitars.com/gibson/bass/EB4L.php
s/n is 902048.
note: i added some more detail to my orig post.

[the art guy]

Can you describe the tone of this with the replacement pickup (I know, a tricky question)? Is it much different from the mudbucker?

[LarryR]

Originally Posted by the art guy

Can you describe the tone of this with the replacement pickup (I know, a tricky question)? Is it much different from the mudbucker?

Tricky is right. "talking about music is like dancing about architecture".
I've had a few Gibsons. To me the DiMarzio tightens up the low end adds a touch of highs, but, doesn't take away from the deep, wide phatness.
I believe it's the only drop-in replacement for those mudbuckers, and hasn't changed in design for decades.
As though DiMarzio improved on the orig design/got it right.

[Top_Ten]

FYI, I have a '73 EB0 where the front of the body looks walnut but the neck and back of the body are clearly the cherry finish. I'm far from expert on these things, but I think in some cases the cherry finish can start to look like walnut when it fades. Perhaps yours is actually the cherry finish, just faded on the body?

[Groover]

Nice bass! Agreed on the color comment-observation above; I'd say it's cherry as well, faded to what looks like walnut. I have an EB3L like that.

Good luck with the sale.

[LarryR]

thanks for chimin' in gents.

[PatO]

with only 1 pickup, what does the pickup select switch do?

[LarryR]

Originally Posted by cirrus6vt

with only 1 pickup, what does the pickup select switch do?

To my ears, not much.
They're all fat. Maybe one setting's a bit bigger.

[Fly Guitars]

The stock pickup for the EB4L is not a regular EB humbucker - rather it looks like this
http://www.flyguitars.com/gibson/bas...humbucker3.php

That is four coils, each around a polepiece, with the switch performing various series/parallel options
Details here http://www.flyguitars.com/gibson/bass/EB4L.php

Sunlight (or some component of, UV?) is what fades Gibson Cherry finish to walnut brown. Have a look under the pickguard - the original colour will remain there.

[thejrace]

i wish i could afford that beauty. Gorgeous bass. Any sound clips for us dreamers?

[LarryR]

thejrace,
I don't have the ability to make a good recording.
If I do, I'll post.

re: Color. You's guys are right on. It was cherry. You can see it under the bridge cover. Thx!

[thejrace]

Originally Posted by LarryR

thejrace,
I don't have the ability to make a good recording.
If I do, I'll post.

re: Color. You's guys are right on. It was cherry. You can see it under the bridge cover. Thx!

No rush sir, i simply meant to say that should you happen to have one on hand, it'd be a real treat to listen to . Someone out there is going be a real happy camper with this bass.

[ryco]

I've never heard of an EB-4! WOW!! It's gorgeous!!
Used to have an EB-3 in the mid 70s. Loved that bass! Was stolen
Replaced with a fretless Ripper in '77, which I play to this day!

Thanx for posting! Incredible!

[Aussie Mark]

Any chance you'd ship internationally?

[LarryR]

Originally Posted by Aussie Mark

Any chance you'd ship internationally?

Sorry Mark. Local shipping. Maybe you know someone in "the states" who'll fwd it on?

[LarryR]

Thx for the Gibson love. Geezus. 32 years on that ripper. Nice. Talk about stayin' with what works.....

Originally Posted by ryco

I've never heard of an EB-4! WOW!! It's gorgeous!!
Used to have an EB-3 in the mid 70s. Loved that bass! Was stolen
Replaced with a fretless Ripper in '77, which I play to this day!

Thanx for posting! Incredible!

[Aussie Mark]

Originally Posted by LarryR

I'm sorry man. Local shipping. Maybe you know someone in "the states" who'll fwd it on?

Interesting. With the US dollar in the crapper right now you've just excluded a huge number of potential buyers that are sitting on strong currencies at the moment.

Shipping internationally is no more difficult than domestic shipping. You still have to pack it up securely and make a trip to the post office or courier either way. There's an extra form to fill out, that's all.

Oh well. Good luck with your sale.

[LarryR]

Originally Posted by Aussie Mark

Interesting. With the US dollar in the crapper right now you've just excluded a huge number of potential buyers that are sitting on strong currencies at the moment.

Shipping internationally is no more difficult than domestic shipping. You still have to pack it up securely and make a trip to the post office or courier either way. There's an extra form to fill out, that's all.

Oh well. Good luck with your sale.

In my case I get a break on shipping, domestic only.
I'll look into Intl. and get back to you privately.