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Gear Discussion Forums => Gibson Basses => Topic started by: Grog on November 01, 2015, 07:37:10 PM

Title: Nice EB-4L on eBay, listed as an EB-0.
Post by: Grog on November 01, 2015, 07:37:10 PM

The seller has this 1972 EB-4L listed as an EB-0............

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1972-Gibson-USA-EB0-4-String-Bass-Cherry-EB-0-w-original-case-/371477136255?hash=item567dc3437f:g:vjUAAOSw~bFWKBx~

Looks to be in great shape, hand rest missing & TRC might have been changed. Strong cherry color, priced right. Anybody need one? This is a bargain compared to what I bought mine for years back. Tilt-O-Matic only available on first year models!!

Title: Re: Nice EB-4L on eBay, listed as an EB-0.
Post by: Dave W on November 01, 2015, 08:21:55 PM

Nice. Even though it's less than you paid, not sure I'd call it a bargain. More like back down to earth.

Title: Re: Nice EB-4L on eBay, listed as an EB-0.
Post by: gearHed289 on November 02, 2015, 09:02:08 AM

Looks to be in great shape. What is that pickup?

Title: Re: Nice EB-4L on eBay, listed as an EB-0.
Post by: Dave W on November 02, 2015, 12:08:09 PM

Quote from: gearHed289 on November 02, 2015, 09:02:08 AM

Looks to be in great shape. What is that pickup?

This one.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/davepix/Basses/eb4l.jpg)

Title: Re: Nice EB-4L on eBay, listed as an EB-0.
Post by: uwe on November 02, 2015, 12:23:51 PM

A strange contraption, but with a very pure and sweet sound, just don't expect mudbucker type honking and hollering, this thing sounds more like a DiMarzio One. Oh, and no bending strings either, the magnetic field is so narrow, the tone almost fades immediately.

It didn't save the long scale EBs from extinction. As the Grabber came out only shortly after and was similarly priced, it was clear where the customers would go.

Title: Re: Nice EB-4L on eBay, listed as an EB-0.
Post by: the mojo hobo on November 05, 2015, 10:16:17 AM

Thanks for the heads-up, I bought it.

Title: Re: Nice EB-4L on eBay, listed as an EB-0.
Post by: Granny Gremlin on November 05, 2015, 10:54:05 AM

You got a very reasonable price on that - congrats.

Title: Re: Nice EB-4L on eBay, listed as an EB-0.
Post by: the mojo hobo on November 05, 2015, 12:19:12 PM

Thanks!

Title: Re: Nice EB-4L on eBay, listed as an EB-0.
Post by: Basvarken on November 05, 2015, 01:55:59 PM

Nice score!  :toast:

Title: Re: Nice EB-4L on eBay, listed as an EB-0.
Post by: Dave W on November 05, 2015, 06:56:26 PM

Congrats! Hope it works for you.

Title: Re: Nice EB-4L on eBay, listed as an EB-0.
Post by: Grog on November 06, 2015, 05:37:11 AM

Quote from: the mojo hobo on November 05, 2015, 10:16:17 AM

Thanks for the heads-up, I bought it.

Congrats! When I was watching for one, you didn't see many cherry basses that weren't faded, almost to walnut. This one is nice! Enjoy!

(http://i999.photobucket.com/albums/af119/Grog_03/1972GibsonEB-4L_zps07a6d20f.jpg) (http://s999.photobucket.com/user/Grog_03/media/1972GibsonEB-4L_zps07a6d20f.jpg.html)

P.S........... I had mentioned that the engraved TRC was changed. Mine is blank also. After a quick surf, I didn't see any with an engraved TRC.

Title: Re: Nice EB-4L on eBay, listed as an EB-0.
Post by: uwe on November 06, 2015, 12:25:46 PM

Glückwunsch! Don't be like Scott some Rochester cotizens here and mess with the pup!