I fell in love with a 1968 Gibson EB2. But I really did not want to spend serious money. In the end I bought an Epiphone EB0, put on flatwounds and a mute (by ways of a piece of sponge) and I am really happy! I can get pretty close to the sound of an EB2. Instant sixties! The bass really plays pretty well. Amazing for the money. The sound is really distinct, so do not expect a bass for allround duties, it's middly and boomy and honky :) Which I happened to be looking for.