Gibson EB-2 Bass Guitar (2025)

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Introducing the Gibson EB-2 Bass Guitar, a semi-hollow bass that pays homage to Gibson's classic shape and tone. With its single neck humbucker and shorter scale l... more

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Price Tier: High-end/Boutique
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Type: Electric BassesRanked #59
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Introducing the Gibson EB-2 Bass Guitar, a semi-hollow bass that pays homage to Gibson's classic shape and tone. With its single neck humbucker and shorter scale length, this guitar sets itself apart from its contemporaries. The EB-2's distinct tone and style have not only made it a Gibson classic, but also a preferred choice of legendary bassists like Chas Chandler of the Animals and John Entwistle. Embodying the perfect blend of vintage charm and modern functionality, the EB-2 Bass Guitar is indeed a testament to Gibson's commitment to quality and innovation.

Key Features:

Semi-hollow bass guitar
Single neck humbucker
Shorter scale length
Classic Gibson shape and tone
Preferred by renowned bassists
Combines vintage charm with modern functionality

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Jack White

At 0:15 of this Later...with [Jools Holland](https://equipboard.com/pros/jools-holland) video, White can be seen playing this cherry red ... see details

Jimmy Page

Page is shown in this photo with a Epiphone Rivoli EB-232 Bass. This website has the guitar defaulted to a Gibson EB2 Bass which is incor... see details

George Harrison

in this rare photo, Harrison is seen messing around on an early natural finish Gibson EB-2 hollowbody bass. it most likely wasn't used on... see details

John Paul Jones

In this concert photo, J.P. Jones can be seen using a Gibson EB-2 bass. see details

Krist Novoselic

Krist can be seen with w gibson eb2 bass here, it's probably pelham blue. see details

Peter Hook

> Hook started out on a "terrible" EKO bass copy before moving to a "terrible" Rickenbacker bass copy. He experimented next with a Gibson... see details

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peasinafookinpod420|2197

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sick bass

after the EB-1 bass I got this bass guitar. It goes into my hollow body bass collection. I don't play it on anything, but noodle on it time to time.

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1958 Natural Gibson EB-2 | CME Vintage Demo | Mike Larsen

Chicago Music Exchange

1959 Gibson EB-2 Bass with Hang Tags | Guitar of the Day

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Guitar of the Day: 1968 Gibson EB-2 Bass | Norman's Rare Guitars

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Gibson EB2 1964 Sunburst Semi Hollow Vintage Bass Guitar

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1959 Gibson EB-2 Bass | Guitar of the Day - Roberto Vally

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Guitar of the Day: 1959 Gibson EB-2 Bass Sunburst | Norman's Rare Guitars

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The Story of my Gibson EB2 Bass

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Gibson EB-2 Bass Guitar--Overview and Sound

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