Unicorn Alert 1968 Gibson EB-2D

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Unicorn Alert 1968 Gibson EB-2D

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Saw this the other day. So sweet.
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Good Lord!
That looks so fantastic in that color!
I wish I could afford that, what a bass!
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Hard to know if it was a true lefty or a lefty conversion with the refinish going on.
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Re: Unicorn Alert 1968 Gibson EB-2D

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Looks like there are fret markers on the under side of the neck (right-handed) along with on top (left-handed).

EDITED: Never mind, I found another period Gibson with the same.
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Of course this shows up right after Monsterman got done with his semi-hollow body conversion after waiting to find a lefty :lol:
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The orange label is on the proper side for a lefty.
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I had a factory lefty'66 Guild Starfire that had dots on both sides of the neck; I'm not surprised a Gibson from that era has the same thing.
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Many of my early 70s Gibson Les Pauls have the dots on both sides of the neck binding, seems correct.
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That is freakin' gorgeous! Wish I had the cash... I'd look SO awesome playing this on stage! 8-) :lol:
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Re: Unicorn Alert 1968 Gibson EB-2D

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What is the neck profile like on these? Thin and narrow, like a late 60s EB-O? Or fat like the last re-issues of these and the re-issued Les Paul basses?
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My '69 EB-2 has a narrow neck, very comfy.
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Re: Unicorn Alert 1968 Gibson EB-2D

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The bass is on Evilbay with for auction with no reserved price!
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