Advice Wanted: 1991 Gibson EB-650 Semi-Acoustic Bass

HarrySeven · September 2017

As some of you will have spotted, this is a recent acquisition.

However, I'm finding it hard to gather much in-depth info about the model, other than it was apparently only in production from 1991-1993 and produced in limited numbers (low hundreds at most - allegedly).

It's 34" scale, all maple body and neck, semi-hollow body with passive TB-Plus pickups.

It's something I doubt I'll keep in the long-term, but once agin, information is sketchy - I can't find a UK sale to gauge a price against.

All info/suggestions gratefully received.

Bridgehouse · September 2017

I know nothing about them.

I do however know that it looks effing cool and would look brilliant on my bass wall....

34" scale, semi, and blue.... sheesh I love it.

Bridgehouse · September 2017

@HarrySeven - according to t'internets the 650 had super hot buckers in and a massive tone block which made them really really aggressive and punchy.. which explains why they were a flop as they sound nothing like they look...?

Have you had a chance to plug it in and give it a thumping to confirm?

Bridgehouse · September 2017

Ooof. Vintage Guitar Price Guide says $3,100 - $3,850 for this (any colour)

It is bloody awesome but that's well past my spendy spendy budget!!!!!!!

Teyeplayer · September 2017

I think the verdict is ffs don't sell this!

Bridgehouse · September 2017

Teyeplayer said:

I think the verdict is ffs don't sell this!

I'd buy it.

If H7 was in a generous "help out a bass player" type mood

HarrySeven · September 2017

Bridgehouse said:

@HarrySeven - according to t'internets the 650 had super hot buckers in and a massive tone block which made them really really aggressive and punchy.. which explains why they were a flop as they sound nothing like they look...?

Have you had a chance to plug it in and give it a thumping to confirm?

No, not yet - will do ASAP.