Gibson 1961 EBO

by John Jorno
(Sarasota, FL)

What is the value of the EBO Gibson Bass in good condition?

ANSWER

Hi, John--

Here is the general info:

EB-0
- SG shaped, double round cutaway mahogany body, black pickguard, mahogany neck, 20-fret rosewood fingerboard with pearl dot inlay, bar bridge, blackface peghead with pearl crown/logo inlay, 2-per-side Kluson banjo tuners, nickel hardware, covered humbucker pickup, volume/tone control, 30.5 in. scale, available in Cherry Red, Walnut (mfg. 1971-79), Ebony (approx. 10 mfg. 1971-75), or Natural (only 5 mfg. 1973 only) finish, mfg. 1959-1979.

The pricing info:

1961-1964
Mint $2,500
Exc.+ $2,000
Exc. $1,600
Avg.+ $1,300
Avg. $1,050
General $825

***In 1961, double sharp cutaway body, laminated pickguard, standard tuners replaced original part/design.

Lynne