gibson bass

  1. Beej

    Gibson 20/20 Bass Wiring Diagram

    Hi folks, does anyone have a wiring diagram for the Gibson 20/20 bass? Here's a shot of the pickguard and electronics from Fly Guitars, but the connections and details are obscured. I've searched 'til the cows came home and cannot find a schematic or wiring diagram, or any detailed information...
  2. Gibson Grabber G3 1975 (Excellent Condition)
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    For sale Gibson Grabber G3 1975 (Excellent Condition)

    If you want something unique and in a class all on its own, the Gibson G3 is just an awesome bass to be had. I purchased this for a specific rock project that I just couldn’t add to my schedule. This bass is in near mint condition for almost being 50 years old. Only light scuff marks on the...
    $2,300.00
  3. melodiaopus

    SOLD Gibson Grabber G3 1975 (Excellent Condition)

    If you want something unique and in a class all on its own, the Gibson G3 is just an awesome bass to be had. I purchased this for a specific rock project that I just couldn’t add to my schedule. This bass is in near mint condition for almost being 50 years old. Only light scuff marks on the...
  4. O

    EB-2D wiring mods

    Hey all, Bought a well worn and modified 1967 EB-2D the other week (the mudbucker was changed to an old Guiid JS bass humbucker) and while I'm loving the sound of the neck PU, I'm not that keen on how bright and brittle the bridge pickup is and on the usefullness baritone switch. Is there any...
  5. basslayer

    NBD; You Know When You Found The One

    I have never understood the term "fun to play" until now. I'm not saying I won't buy any other basses from here on out, but I do feel like this bass has made me seriously question keeping a lot of my collection. I know I will be selling some basses that I don't, but a few more may see the market...
  6. Old Ozzie Guy

    Gibson LPj DC tribute Bass "Finished"(4 now)

    Hi all, I'm extremely pleased with my little Gibson bass, but it's taken a bit, to get here!! 6 months ago, I purchased a LPj bass new, it's was 2nd last one in Oz, it also had flaws. The rosewood fretboard had a bead of glue?, running from 2nd fret to 14th. This I remedied with sanding block. I...
  7. Davebass77

    NBD - Wait…a Les Paul BASS??!

    Went to Carbondale, Colorado 3 weeks ago, to visit my former NYC music partner, Dave. He owns Cool Brick Studios where he does audio, video and film scoring sessions. Of course, he broke out his acoustics and I grabbed a FSO and played for a good long while. Great fun! Then Dave suggested I try...
  8. tyohars

    Inspired by Guitar Players Rant, What Would You Do if You Are Gibson CEO?

    I'll start: 1. More serious about bass division 2. Bring some Epiphone basses to Gibson (i.e. JC bass, Woody Allen) 3. Bring back Grabber, Ripper, and EB from 2014 4. Make overseas Gibson (ala Fender MIM or MIJ) 5. Improve QC 6. More collaboration with Epiphone 7. More hollow body/semi hollow...
  9. jschulman

    NBD: 1978 Gibson RD Artist

    I got this bass in a trade. It was in kind of rough shape: bridge pickup was cutting out, switches were sticky, battery cover missing, G saddle gone, battery wire working but badly frayed. The neck and hardware seemed otherwise good though, and the weird compression/bright circuit worked. I...
  10. Aussie Player

    Who Invented the Bass Guitar?

    I recall seeing a bass guitar IIRC, found in the Smithsonian and made by Slingerland archived back in the mid 1930's but need some Gibson historical wisdom here......even had a 2 octave neck...... What is this and when was it made?
  11. 2017 Gibson EB4

    2017 Gibson EB4

  12. Gibson 2018 EB Electric Bass, 4-String
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    For sale Gibson 2018 EB Electric Bass, 4-String

    Hello, Up for sale is my Gibson 2018 EB Electric 4-String bass. I purchased this bass new in July 2019, and I am the original owner. This bass has been kept in my smoke free office and never left the house. It has some fresh LaBella round wound strings on it. $600.00 via PayPal Shipped conus...
    $600.00
  13. scottm

    SOLD Gibson 2018 EB Electric Bass, 4-String

    Hello, Up for sale is my Gibson 2018 EB Electric 4-String bass. I purchased this bass new in July 2019, and I am the original owner. This bass has been kept in my smoke free office and never left the house. It has some fresh LaBella round wound strings on it. $600.00 via PayPal Shipped conus...
  14. Jakob Morris

    Back Mounted Strap In vs Out

    My friend and I are having an argument on how to attach the neck side of the strap on basses that use the strap button on the back (like some Gibson basses). Does the emblem side face the guitar or the body?
  15. Gibson EB 5 Bass T Satin Vintage Sunburst 2017, Lightweight, Modified, Great Player
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    For sale Gibson EB 5 Bass T Satin Vintage Sunburst 2017, Lightweight, Modified, Great Player

    Selling my 2017 Gibson EB5. Bought new in September 2016. This has been my go to bass for the whole time. Only selling for the cash. Bass has a fair amount of bumps and bruises but nothing that impacts the excellent playability. The D string tuner has a little scrape. Happy to take more pictures...
    $600.00
  16. aproud1

    No longer available Gibson EB 5 Bass T Satin Vintage Sunburst 2017, Lightweight, Modified, Great Player

    Selling my 2017 Gibson EB5. Bought new in September 2016. This has been my go to bass for the whole time. Only selling for the cash. Bass has a fair amount of bumps and bruises but nothing that impacts the excellent playability. The D string tuner has a little scrape. Happy to take more pictures...
  17. Gibson EB 4 Bass T Satin Vintage Sunburst 2017, Custom Fretless, EMG's
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    For sale Gibson EB 4 Bass T Satin Vintage Sunburst 2017, Custom Fretless, EMG's

    Selling my 2017 Gibson EB4. Bought newand had the fretboard removed and replaced with a nice slab of pau ferro by a local luthier. He did an excellent job and you'd think it was a factory fretless. Only selling for the cash. Bass has a fair amount of bumps and bruises but nothing that impacts...
    $550.00
  18. aproud1

    No longer available Gibson EB 4 Bass T Satin Vintage Sunburst 2017, Custom Fretless, EMG's

    Selling my 2017 Gibson EB4. Bought newand had the fretboard removed and replaced with a nice slab of pau ferro by a local luthier. He did an excellent job and you'd think it was a factory fretless. Only selling for the cash. Bass has a fair amount of bumps and bruises but nothing that impacts...
  19. CR3

    Any short scale T-birds for sale?

    Hi guys, I’m brand new to the site and fairly new to bass. I’ve been a guitar player for 30 years and am attempting to transition to bass for a new band. However, I have pretty small hands and standard scale basses are a workout for me to play. I love the sound of t-birds but they are like a...
  20. 1973 Gibson EB-3 Short Scale
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    For sale 1973 Gibson EB-3 Short Scale

    This is a 1973 Gibson EB-3 in VERY GOOD player condition with average wear for a 46 year old instrument. When I bought the bass the tip of the threaded end of the truss rod has ben broken off, the nut and washer were missing as well as the truss rod cover. This has all been fixed and the truss...
    $1,350.00
  21. L

    SOLD 1973 Gibson EB-3 Short Scale

    This is a 1973 Gibson EB-3 in VERY GOOD player condition with average wear for a 46 year old instrument. When I bought the bass the tip of the threaded end of the truss rod has ben broken off, the nut and washer were missing as well as the truss rod cover. This has all been fixed and the truss...
  22. E

    Gibson Ripper, 4th string with less output HELP

    I had this bass for like 4 years now and i struggle to get an even output response from all the strings, the 3rd string is the loudest of them all, even with new strings, its an original 1978 Ripper Bass in ebony color, is this normal? I tried everything, a pickup was rewound by a local luthier...
  23. F

    Gibson EB0-EB3 transformation

    To any luthiers or people who are smarter than I am, I’m getting a 1961 EB0 but I’m Going to put a bridge pickup in it with all the controls of the EB3, will I still be able to have the original wiring of the EB0 by just adding the wiring for the controls that are not on it? Or will it all have...
  24. PRICE REDUCED 1974 Gibson Les Paul Signature Goldtop Bass
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    For sale PRICE REDUCED 1974 Gibson Les Paul Signature Goldtop Bass

    I have this listed on reverb but would give a discount to talkbass to save on fees and hassle. Gibson Les Paul Signature Goldtop 1974 Gold Bass | Andrew's Shop | Reverb 1974 Gibson Les Paul Signature Goldtop Bass. I am the second owner of this Bass and it mostly sat on a wall for 30+ years...
    $2,600.00
  25. andrew_o

    For Sale PRICE REDUCED 1974 Gibson Les Paul Signature Goldtop Bass

    I have this listed on reverb but would give a discount to talkbass to save on fees and hassle. Gibson Les Paul Signature Goldtop 1974 Gold Bass | Andrew's Shop | Reverb 1974 Gibson Les Paul Signature Goldtop Bass. I am the second owner of this Bass and it mostly sat on a wall for 30+ years...
  26. samthebassist24

    Thunderbird hum/buzz issue

    Hey all! Recently acquired a Gibson Thunderbird for a great price with two known issues: it has a pretty bad hum from both pickups and the case was pretty chewed up. I got a new case and solved that issue, but I’m still trying to figure out what is causing the hum. It hums when it’s in close...
  27. Gibson Thunderbird Nonreverse
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    For sale Gibson Thunderbird Nonreverse

    Beautiful Gibson USA non reverse Thunderbird in Pelham blue with beautiful case and some case candy. I absolutely love it, but it's not quite my thing. It definitely deserves to be played and owned by someone who really appreciates Gibson Thunderbirds. Fret number 7 is a little bit loose...
    $1,600.00
  28. Dasgre0g

    SOLD Gibson Thunderbird Nonreverse

    Beautiful Gibson USA non reverse Thunderbird in Pelham blue with beautiful case and some case candy. I absolutely love it, but it's not quite my thing. It definitely deserves to be played and owned by someone who really appreciates Gibson Thunderbirds. Fret number 7 is a little bit loose...
  29. Gibson SG Standard Bass ••Price Drop••
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    For sale Gibson SG Standard Bass ••Price Drop••

    Hi all. I'm hoping to sell my 2018 Gibson SG Standard bass. It's a beautiful instrument in like new condition. It's a short scale bass and a 30.5" scale bass just isn't for me. But it is a rocker!! Jack Bruce used a Gibson EB-3 and the SG Standard bass is a direct descendant. Heritage Cherry...
    $975.00
  30. louiedi

    SOLD Gibson SG Standard Bass ••Price Drop••

    Hi all. I'm hoping to sell my 2018 Gibson SG Standard bass. It's a beautiful instrument in like new condition. It's a short scale bass and a 30.5" scale bass just isn't for me. But it is a rocker!! Jack Bruce used a Gibson EB-3 and the SG Standard bass is a direct descendant. Heritage Cherry...
  31. ‘14 Gibson Midtown Signature Bass

    ‘14 Gibson Midtown Signature Bass

    Gibson Midtown Signature Bass in Graphite Pearl
  32. J

    Late 60's Gibson EB-1, refinished and hand carved with added PBass pickup

    Hi Gang, I was wondering if anyone has come across this "one of a kind bass". I owned it in the 70's and had it hand carved by an artist (Gerry Butte) in Kentucky. I foolishly traded it for a PBass (which I loved and played for decades) in Wisconsin or Michigan at a music store there. Get the...
  33. Vintage Gibson bass case tuners and two point bridge
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    For sale Vintage Gibson bass case tuners and two point bridge

    separate or all together
    $500.00
  34. butch2112

    SOLD Vintage Gibson bass case tuners and two point bridge

    separate or all together
  35. Gibson SG Supreme bass
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    For sale Gibson SG Supreme bass

    I would actually like to trade this for a vintage Gibson or Fender bass , plus whatever cash ,
    $1,500.00
  36. butch2112

    SOLD Gibson SG Supreme bass

    I would actually like to trade this for a vintage Gibson or Fender bass , plus whatever cash ,
  37. J

    1960's Gibson bass guitar

    Hello, This bass has been my family since the 60's. I need help identifying what model and year it is. I'm not selling. I just want to know what I have. It's going to be displayed in my den along side of pictures of my late father playing it in the late 60's. the SN is 864941 if I'm seeing it...
  38. '92 Gibson LPB - 1
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    For sale '92 Gibson LPB - 1

    1992 Gibson Les Paul Special Bass (LPB-1) . Single cutaway, slab mahogany body. 2 TB-Plus Thunderbird pickups, mahogany neck, 34" scale, ebony fingerboard, dot inlay, flower pot peghead inlay, black chrome hardware. $850 shipped
    $850.00
  39. Blenin

    SOLD '92 Gibson LPB - 1

    1992 Gibson Les Paul Special Bass (LPB-1) . Single cutaway, slab mahogany body. 2 TB-Plus Thunderbird pickups, mahogany neck, 34" scale, ebony fingerboard, dot inlay, flower pot peghead inlay, black chrome hardware. $850 shipped