Epiphone/Gibson EB-3 Bass - Rare Japan Exclusive - $1,500 (87111)

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condition: excellent

make / manufacturer: Epiphone

model name / number: EB-3

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Here is a unique and very rare short scale (30.5") Pelham Blue Epiphone EB-3 Bass manufactured in 2000 by the renowned Fuji-gen factory in Japan. These instruments were intended for the domestic Japanese market and are widely considered as good as if not superior to US made Gibsons. I have replaced the original pickups with a DiMarzio Model One DP120 ($120 value) in the neck and a Seymour Duncan SRB-1n ($135 value) in the bridge. The original pickups are included. Also included is an original $200 Gibson hardshell case. Bass is in great cosmetic condition with a few very minor dings.

Epiphone guitars made at the Fujigen factory in Japan are fantastic. Fujigen (FGN) is one of the most respected guitar factories in the world. They are famous for their flawless fit, incredible fretwork, and high-quality woods.

Here is why these guitars are so special:

Top-Tier Build Quality: Fujigen built these instruments for Epiphone's high-end Elite (later renamed Elitist) series in the early 2000s. The craftsmanship often rivals or beats Gibson's standard USA models from the same era.

Premium Features: These guitars use real, solid woods (instead of cheap, pressed wood), high-end electronics, and traditional neck joints that improve tone and sustain.

The Gibson Headstock: Unlike standard Epiphones, the Fujigen models feature the classic, original Gibson-style headstock.

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posted: 2026-07-12 13:00

updated: 2026-07-17 18:43

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Here is a unique and very rare short scale (30.5") Pelham Blue Epiphone EB-3 Bass manufactured in 2000 by the renowned Fuji-gen factory in Japan. These instruments were intended for the domestic...