Late 1960s Guyatone EB-4 Short Scale Electric Bass Guitar (Red)
Late 1960s Guyatone EB-4 Short Scale Electric Bass Guitar (Red)
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Late 1960s Guyatone EB-4 Short Scale Electric Bass Guitar (Red)
Made in Japan in the late 1960s, this Guyatone EB-4 is an exceptional example of a Guyatone's unrelenting commitment to making the quirkiest and most unique instruments on the Japanese market. Taking obvious inspiration from 50s and 60s automotive America, we have a lot of bling here with big chrome covers, beautiful angles and curves and overall a super fast, offset aesthetic.
We need to mention, this neck is THICK. If you like them thick, this one is for you. Think baseball bat U shape on steroids. Short scale length at 30.1", playability is surprisingly good given the size of the neck and it feels very comfortable in the hands. A refret with medium tall frets has been done at some point as these normally have tiny, non-existent frets, so the larger frets are a welcome addition and lend to much greater playability.
Big mudbucker tones from the original Guyatone humbucker, these were made in-house by Guyatone in the 1960s and have a fantastic and very unique tone to them. Stacks of bottom end on tap here with nice, healthy output without sounding too boomy.
In 100% original and fantastic condition for its age (aside from a few replaced screws), this bass has been professionally serviced and setup with 45-100s. It's playing very nicely with a smooth, medium action, accurate intonation and nice note articulation. The finish has aged nicely, however the bass has its fair share of dings, dents and scratches that come with a bass of this vintage. Overall, this is a super cool instrument with tons of vintage vibe and tone on tap!
Specifications:
Make: Guyatone
Model: EB-4
Origin: Japan, Late 1960s
Body: Mahogany
Neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Pickups: Original Guyatone Mudbucker, Middle: 8.1kOhms
Frets: 20 Medium Tall Frets
Finish: Bright Red
Neck Profile: Chunky U Profile, 12" Radius, 30.1" Scale, 44mm Nut Width
Weight: 3.1kg
Shipping & Returns:
Domestic AU Shipping (Insured) - $Free
International Shipping (Insured) - $199.99
Local Pickup/Click & Collect - 135 New Canterbury Road, Lewisham 2049
The item is sold as is - if it is broken or damaged on arrival, we will offer you a return/refund. We cannot accept returns for change of mind or offer any warranty on used/vintage items.
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How much is shipping?
We offer free Australia-wide shipping for orders over $200 via standard courier services. For smaller items such as small parts and screws, we send via Australia Post regular mail service. All items below $200 are a flat $8.99 shipping rate. Express services are also available at an extra cost, just select it at the checkout and we'll get your order out extra fast!
How long does shipping take?
It varies based on the destination and the products ordered. Orders for items that are in stock with our Lewisham store "135 New Canterbury Road, Lewisham 2049", are usually shipped same day, however items ordered from "Deep Tone Warehouse Supply" are special order items that are not stocked in the store. These items can take 2-4 business days to arrive to us from the supplier; from there, the item will be dispatched from our store and the nominated method of shipping will be followed:
For "Standard" shipping:
- VIC, SA and NSW: 2-4 days
- QLD: 3-5 days
- NT, WA and TAS: 5-10 days +
For "Express" shipping:
- VIC, SA and NSW: 1-2 days
- QLD: 1-2 days
- NT, WA and TAS: 1-3 days
These estimates do not apply if the destination is regional or remote. Once orders leave our warehouse we have no control over the actual shipping time, however we'll do everything we can to ensure a prompt and problem-free delivery experience. If you need a more accurate estimate of shipping time please contact us.
Where do you ship?
We ship to most destinations in Australia, as well as overseas! We've shipped all over the world and if you're an international buyer, g'day and welcome! Rest assured whether it's Australia or the otherside of the world, your item will arrive safely, securely and fully insured. If the checkout is not allowing your shipping address, please contact us and we will see what we can do to help.
Who do you ship with?
We use Couriers Please, Aramex and various other couriers for our shipments, as well as Australia Post for smaller items!