Instrument: Bass Guitar
Brand: Cougar
Model: EB-3 Style
Finish: Natural
Serial #: N/A
Handedness: Right
Made in Year: 70s
Country of Origin: Japan
Top: Maple
Back/Sides: Maple
Neck/Fingerboard: Maple Neck; Rosewood Fingerboard
Bridge Material: Modern Wilkinson P-Style Bridge; Steel/Brass
Tuners: Open Gear Tuners
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
Scale Length: 32" 
Nut Width: 1.625"
Electronics: "Mudbucker" humbucker neck pickup, mini humbucker bridge pickup, 3-way switch
Case: No Case
Modifications/Repairs: Replaced Bridge with Modern Wilkinson P-Style Bridge
 
The Cougar EB-3 Style Bass is a vintage Japanese take on one of the most recognizable bass designs of the 1970s. Built in Japan during the decade, this bass pairs classic EB-inspired styling with a distinctive pickup configuration and natural finish for a look and feel that is unmistakably of its era.
Featuring a maple body with a maple neck and rosewood fingerboard, this bass has a 32" scale length and 9.5" fingerboard radius, offering a comfortable playing feel with the familiar proportions of a full-scale bass. The 1.625" nut width provides a substantial feel in the hand, while the open-gear tuners and Wilkinson P-Style bridge complement its aesthetic.
The electronics feature a "Mudbucker" style humbucker in the neck position paired with a mini humbucker at the bridge, controlled by a 3-way switch. This versatile configuration allows the player to switch between the two pickups or combine them for different tonal options, making this an especially interesting instrument for players looking for something outside the usual vintage Japanese bass offerings.
With its natural maple construction, rosewood fingerboard, EB-3-inspired design, and unique pickup combination, this Cougar is a distinctive piece of Japanese vintage bass history. It would make a great addition to a collection of vintage instruments or an excellent choice for a player looking for an instrument with plenty of character and a unique aesthetic.
 
Ships from Athens, Georgia.