Gibson EB-3 Cherry (1970)

This 1970 Gibson EB-3 Bass in original Cherry finish just came in from the original owner, who purchased it new on September 22, 1970! It's a wonderful transitional example of Gibson's "deluxe" EB solidbody bass, with the 30.5" scale neck, SG body shape, and dual pickup configuration.

This is an interesting EB-3 in that it's still got the solid peghead that Gibson was using for these prior to 1969. By 1970, EB-3 production had been tweaked to incorporate a slotted peghead, so it's possible that this EB-3 had come through production with a leftover pre-69 neck. All other evidences suggests 1970 production, as the solder joints are undisturbed with at least one of the pots showing a 1970 date code.

The original Cherry finish is deeper, darker, and richer as this finish seems to be towards the end of the 60s and into the 70s. It's got only the lightest signs of wear, and by vintage standards it would be considered very clean. There's one finish chip on the back of the neck up by the 11/12th fret, and a finish chip/dimple under the E string between the pickups.