A 1993 Orville EB-3 is a Japanese-made Gibson-authorized short-scale bass modeled after the 1960s Gibson EB-3, known for high build quality and faithful vintage styling.
Type
Electric Bass Guitar
Model
EB-3
Manufacturer
Orville (by Gibson)
Country of Manufacture
Japan (Terada Gakki)
Era
Modern (Vintage-style Japanese production)
Year of Introduction
Late 1980s
Pickups
Neck-position humbucker (mudbucker style)
Bridge-position mini-humbucker
Notable Features
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Gibson-licensed brand produced exclusively for the Japanese domestic market
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Short-scale bass with SG-style double-cutaway body
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Set mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard
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Vintage-correct EB-3 pickup layout and control scheme
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Highly regarded for craftsmanship, tone, and consistency compared to many contemporary Gibson USA models