1958 Gibson EB-0 Slab body

[FrankieTbird]

I haven't seen one of these for sale for a long time.

http://austin.craigslist.org/msg/5760428598.html

Lots of issues, but seems to be in fair shape.  What do you guys think of the condition & price?

[Basvarken]

Nice!
These are very rare. Condition seems nice. Even with the headstock break repair and all.
Not a bad price if you ask me.

[dadagoboi]

I think it's a little high...but I paid $40 for mine.

Seriously, the unoriginal pup/plastic cover is a big minus as is the neck break.  A plus is the original though useless banjos and nice case, too.

I dunno, $1500?

[Dave W]

I'm with Carlo here. Too many mods for $2K. And despite the s/n, I highly doubt it was completed and shipped in 2008.

[D.M.N.]

Pretty sure this belongs or belonged to a member on Talkbass. I've seen it before, recognize the silver Dimarzio and switch.

[66Atlas]

Hmmm, I recognize this bass too. Not from TB though, I think it was listed for sale a bunch of times last year on ebay or reverb.

[66Atlas]

Yep, found it. Some better pics here.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/58-VINTAGE-Rare-GIBSON-EB-0-Double-Cut-BASS-GUITAR-1958-SLAB-Mahogany-1959-59-/302032806981?hash=item46528ee445:g:z-0AAOSwBahVd8iJ

[Alanko]

Not often you see a Model One with a chrome cover. From memory Model Ones were produced with different covers for SD Curlee basses? There might be a bit of money tied into that pickup if nothing else?

[66Atlas]

Model ones had a metal cover that was painted black.  Looks to me like this one has just had it's black paint stripped/sanded off to give it a brushed silver look.

[uwe]

That Model One on it is a sin, nuff said.

[moonshinegtrs]

I love these basses. The price is a little high but at least there are no major modifications.

It would be a cool restoration project.

If I had the extra coin, I would of loved to own it.




Moonshine     

[lowend1]

Model ones had a metal cover that was painted black.  Looks to me like this one has just had it's black paint stripped/sanded off to give it a brushed silver look.

The earliest Model Ones had silver metal covers.
Late 1977:

[Highlander]

I fitted a black Model 1 to my PC, probably late 70's or early 80's (when new here but can't date it) but it was badly microphonic... junked it...

[planetgaffnet]

The earliest Model Ones had silver metal covers.
Late 1977:

Could you refrain from posting shots of Gene Simmons's sweaty belly, please.  Trying to eat my lunch here.

[lowend1]

Could you refrain from posting shots of Gene Simmons's sweaty belly, please.  Trying to eat my lunch here.

Okay, sorry.