For sale is my 1959 Epiphone B5 bass made in Kalamzoo, MI. This is a great playing bass that has been recently professionally set up and is in great condition. Here are the details:
$1950 OBO
Upper bout - 20 1/2"
Lower bout - 26 3/4"
Rib depth - 7 1/2"
String Length- 41"
Serial # 996, production 1959
Strung w/ Obligatos
Neck is solid and has never been broken. Beveled fingerboard.
Basic black bag and basic Brazilwood French bow included.
This bass is in excellent condition. It does have a slightly caved in top on the bass side but this has been professional repaired 5+ years ago and has been holding just fine. I just had a new sound post, new bridge with adjusters, and new tail gut installed. It also has an upgraded endpin and fingerboard dressing a few years back (previous owner). This bass has got a great thump, growl, sustain, and would be perfect for pizz only playing. It projects really well for laminate bass and is even all around.
Prefer local sale but can talk details if someone wants to ship. More photos
here.
