Up for sale, a 1961 Gibson EB-0 in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. Introduced in 1959 in response to declining sales of the EB-1, the EB-0 originally came with a Les Paul Junior style body, quickly superseded by the SG style body (like the first-year example seen here) in 1961.

Featuring solid Honduran mahogany construction and a Brazilian rosewood fretboard, this EB-0 is lightweight at 6lbs 12oz. The famous “Mudbucker” pickup delivers pure, fat low-end thump and wooly richness, sitting perfectly in a mix, deftly below the midrange frequencies of guitar and keys. This EB-0 has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 45-105 roundwound strings and easy-playing action.

Neck Specs:

-Wood: Mahogany
-Shape: Medium C, full shoulders, measuring .845” 1st fret, .950” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Brazilian rosewood
-Frets: Medium jumbo refret, no wear
-Scale Length: 30 1/2”
-Nut: 1 11/16”
-Tuners: Clover button, nickel plated
-Serialization: Five-digit, stamped

Body Specs:

-Wood: Mahogany
-Pickups: “Mudbucker”
-Harness: CentraLab pots date to 23rd week of 1960
-Hardware: Two-point bridge
-Plastics: Two-ply wide bevel pickguard, wooden finger rest, replacement reflector cap knobs

The gloss Cherry nitro lacquer finish is 100% original, and there is extensive lacquer checking across the entirety of the instrument, with two cleanly doweled holes on top where a thumb rest was previously anchored. The bass shows signs of honest use, with buckle rash and various finish chips and scuffs. The neck profile has a worn-in, smooth feel with some small marks along the profile length.

A modern Gibson USA hardshell case is included