As fitted to Gibson EB-0, EB-1 (reissue), EB-2, EB-3, Epiphone Newport and Rivoli guitars, phasing in gradually from 1966/1967, and lasting until late 1969 for the solid body models, and into the 1970s for the EB-2. This unit was also fitted to the Kalamazoo KB bass as early as 1966; though scratchplate mounted - in order to do this it had a similar baseplate to the 70s height adjustable version, but without any springs, and therefore adjustability. See pics below.
The pickup itself is largely unchanged from previous versions (see mid 1960s version with wide, shallow cover), though Gibson had now started using plastic bobbins on which to wind the coils, and that is evident in the pictures below.
Pickup covers are chrome-plated, and held in place by 4 screws. The humbucker sits below; it is not height adjustable, although the four polepieces can be raised or lowered to adjust volume across the pickup. Typically a piece of foam sits below the pickup pushing it up, whilst pressure from the cover holds it in place.
When the cover is removed, the coils are visible. Note the extreme difference in the finish intensity in some of these images; the area which had been shielded from daylight by the cover still has it's original deep red colour.
Cover dimensions: 2 3/32" x 3 1/2" x 3/8".
List of Gibson bass guitar pickups
Gibson bass pickups for sale
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
1972 Gibson eb3 Bass Project, body husk, pickups and bridge parts squash yellow
Callicoon, New York, 127**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$800
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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