[bassnoob]

Hello. My first post here, but i'm sure you can help me.

I'm looking at this EB0 here
http://cgi.ebay.com/Gibson-Vintage-Bass ... 286.c0.m14

I have a few questions. The reason I am interested is it seems to be a long scale, and that is what I want.

So is it a longscale, or did I mis-interpret?

What should this sell for? It will be more expensive in a shop certainly. What is a shop price for this?

I see the long scale EB0 was not made in 1967. Is this a reissue?

Thank you

[Goingdownslow]

That is a 70s model.
Read more about them here http://www.flyguitars.com/gibson/bass/1972gibsonEB0.php

[jules]

Hi, and welcome.

Yes you are right that is a longscale bass - and most likely a '72 or early '73 as goingdownslow stated. The position of the bridge tells us this. It would be nearer the pickup if this were a shortscale, and a three point if after mid 73.

The reason the seller thinks it is a '67 is because serial numbers were reused at this time, and that number will be on more than one instrument in the 60s and 70s. IIRC some numbers have been used up to four times.

So not a reissue, just a good condition EB0L. Shame about the finish fading, it looks in good condition, and an unfaded cherry finish is quite desirable.

I'd say this should go for high $xxx on ebay and low $1xxx in a shop.

Of course the stupidly expensive shops (Hollywood etc) will list it for significantly more, and they'll chukle under their breath when some stupidly rich person buys it

[Dave W]

I agree with all Jules said, and the three piece maple neck is further proof it's a '72 (or possibly '73).

I prefer the first edition (late '69 through '71) EB-0L. These will often be a little more expensive.

[bassnoob]

After a bit more reading, i'm thinking about an EB4L instead of an EB0L. Does anyone here consider one to be better than the other. If you had no Gibson basses and could just have one, which would you chose? I see they are not as expensive as EB3s.

[jules]

Originally Posted by bassnoob

If you had no Gibson basses and could just have one

it would be in this order

1) split headstock EB0L (mahogany neck, pickup right up against the neck)
2) EB4L
3) solid headstock EB0L (maple neck)

All are reasonably good basses, and you really would have to try all three to find a favourite. Your playing style (and choice of band) may well suit one better than the other. My tastes in bass are towards the edge of normal; many people may well find the split headstock bass too boomy.

Golden rule - don't overpay, and you can always get your money back on ebay, and try something else.

[Dave W]

I don't care for the EB-4L pickup's sound. It's nothing like an EB-0. It wouldn't be on my list. YMMV.

[bassnoob]

So the EBOL didn't sell. It got to $710, but the reserve was not met.

I wonder what the reserve was.