Gibson 2017 EB5 Electric Bass, 5-String (with Gig Bag)

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This extremely redesigned EB5 bass features a resonant, ergonomically designed swamp ash body and quality components like EB Rhythm and Lead humbuckers.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Swamp ash body Clear highs, strong mids and huge lows
Maple neck Bright tone, full sustain and strength
Rosewood fretboard Open, warm tone and smooth playing feel
Babicz Full Contact bridge Delivers increased sustain and resonance

Go deep with a heavier low end. The 2017 EB 5 Bass is the most extreme and improved redesign of our EB Bass yet. Loaded with high quality components like EB Rhythm and Lead humbuckers, a Babicz Full Contact bridge, and Grover tuners, the superbly resonant swamp-ash body has been fully redesigned to offer amazing ergonomics and great access to the upper frets. This is the low end done Gibson style, with optimum power and playability and that low-B string to take you super deep. It's delivered in a padded gig bag with a strap and polishing cloth.

Body and Neck
Swamp ash body. Rounded maple neck with rosewood fingerboard and 24 polished frets.

Pickups and Electronics
EB Rhythm and Lead humbuckers. 2 volumes, 1 master tone.

Hardware
Chrome hardware. Babicz Full Contact bridge. Grover tuners.

Protective Case
Padded gig bag.

Additional Specs
Strap and polishing cloth.

- Series: Traditional
- Body Style: New EB
- Back: Swamp ash
- Neck: Maple
- Neck profile: Rounded
- Neck width: 1.75"
- Fast-access heel: Traditional
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Scale length: 34
- Number of frets: 24 polished frets
- Nut: Tektoid
- Inlay: Acrylic dots
- Bridge: Babicz Full Contact
- Knobs: Barrel knobs
- Tuners: Grover
- Plating: Chrome
- Neck pickup: EB Rhythm
- Bridge pickup: EB Lead
- Controls: 2 volumes, 1 master tone
- Finishes available: Natural, Vintage Sunburst
- Case: Padded gig bag
- Quantity available: Not limited

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-444-2766

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (1 ratings)
Submitted February 13, 2017 by Harold L. Hargrave Jr in Bloomfield, IN

"Gibson 2017 EB5 Electric Bass, 5 String"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I love the way this bass looks. The passive setup is fine, the pickups are hot enough, and give that old grind that we have learned to love about Gibson basses. I don't here any noise out of the pickups, I would not hesitate to take into the studio. Low B was really hot, I adjusted the pickups on that side and got it sounding perfect, good distinctive low B sound. I could feel the fret edges when it first came in, not bad but noticeable. I left it on a stand a few days and it seems to have for the most part cured itself of that, "moisture rejuvenating the board maybe. Actually played a full night with it last night, it was an absolute joy to play. 24 frets, so you have a complete extra octave to mess with and the way the body is formed you can reach all the frets. You have push/pull knobs to split your pick up coils to single coil if your into that. If you are use to a 4 string and want to take the plunge to a 5, this is the one. I can jump back and forth to my 4 string and not feel much difference in the finger stretch. If your tired of putting a heavy bass on your shoulder this one weighs around 8 lbs. The price, a real Gibson for around a grande,, you can't beat it. This is one of the best investments I have made. Outstanding Job Gibson, and thank you zZounds for helping me with the purchase, you guys are GREAT...

Musical Background:

40 year plus musician, Guitar, Organ, Bass. Professional/semipro.

Musical Style:

Rock, Country, Blues
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