The single pickup EB-4L looks rather similar to the better known EB-0, and the two models are often confused; morphologically they are very similar (at least to the long-scale EB-0L), but they are electronically quite distinct. The EB-4L 'Superhumbucker' uses a different design to the regular EB Humbucker of the EB-0 and EB-3, despite being the same size, and broadly similar in appearance. Rather than two heavily wound coils with an axis parallel to the length of the guitar, the EB-4L has four coils, one for each string with an axis perpendicular to the length of the guitar.
In the 1972 Bass Place leaflet advertising this new model, the pickup is described as follows...
This revolutionary new pickup design separates the top two strings completely from the bottom two. You get more tonal response than ever, for a full, natural sound. And Gibson's new Super Humbucking Pickup design delivers more highs and "overtones" for a new sound that's packed with cutting power
Sales of the EB-0 had been slipping since a peak in 1969, and this new pickup was surely an attempt to update the EB series, and produce a bass with a less muddy sound. It was to no avail, the EB-4L did not even manage to equal sales of the EB-0, let alone overtake it (see EB4L shipping statistics). Gibson buyers clearly liked their mud!
This pickup was of course height adjustable, like the other 70s EB humbuckers, and used the same base-plate and mounting rings as the other models.
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Gibson bass pickups for sale
Original 1970s Gibson Ripper electric bass guitar Bridge pickup
Spring Hill, Florida, 346**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$240
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1960's Gibson EB Bass Chrome Pickup Cover
Zionsville, Indiana, 460**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$50
I don't know exactly what year bass this came off of, but I know it WON'T fit a 1970. Looking at pictures of the 60's EB basses I can tell that the humbucker cover was larger and the screw holes are more towards the outside of the cover. If you have a 70's version, don't order this. Please look at the pictures and measurements to confirm that it is the size that you need to avoid any return situations
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GIBSON 1966 BASS CHROME PICKUP COVER LARGE HUMBUCKER EB-O EB-2 EB-3 EPI RIVOLI
Berlin, New Hampshire, 035**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$59
There's nothing worse than not having a cover for that big Gibson bass humbucker. It's one butt-ugly pickup without it! This is correct for late 1965 thru 1970 EB-O, EB-2 and EB-3 models as well as 1969 & 1970 EB-1 basses. It will also fit Epiphone Rivoli basses. This version has the small-head mounting screws (4 are included but just not shown). Gibson changed the height and the position of this cover in 1970 and enlarged the mounting screw holes. It's in great shape ... more
Original 1970s Gibson Ripper electric bass guitar neck pickup
Spring Hill, Florida, 346**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$240
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EPIPHONE SG EB3 ELECTRIC BASS GUITAR (Gibson Pickups)
Cranbourne, VIC, 3***, AUSTRALIA
AU $550
Low action, recently serviced
Has a small chipped paint behind tuner headstock
It features a slim SG-style body, a 34?? scale
Lives in a clean home, works perfectly well
Reason for selling: Upgrading amp head
Open for trade to Marshall Origin Head
Pick-up / Drop-off: Cranbourne East / Frankston / Moorabin VIC
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