Gibson switched from bakelite bass pickup covers to metal in 1962; although Gibson EB-0 and Epiphone Newport basses continued to use up the bakelite covers into 1963, presumably until stock was exhausted.
The pickup itself was unchanged. Just four screws hold the cover in place; note the spacing differs from the earlier bakelite-covers, and the later narrow/tall covers. Dimensions 2 1/4" x 3 3/8". They are slightly wedge-shaped, rising from 1/8" (neck side) to 3/16" (bridge side).
Initially covers were nickel-plated (part code PU-601-N), at least as fitted to the EB-0 and Newport, and chrome-plated (part code PU-601-CR) for the EB-3, but by 1965 the majority of basses seem to have had chrome-plated covers. As is always the case with Gibson, there are exceptions. Also fitted to the EB-2 and Rivoli.
The EB bass humbucker didn't have the traditional arrangement of windings around the magnet; rather the coils (covered with black insulating tape) lie vertically around a central former with an Alnico magnet at either end. The four polepieces are situated in the center of the pickup, in a metal (later plastic) bobbin between the two coils. The coil assembly is screwed onto a metal 'frame' from below with two screws visible on the underside.
Upgraded with a new, taller pickup cover (here) gradually across 1967/68.
Some basses fitted with this pickup
List of Gibson bass guitar pickups
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Vintage 1970's Gibson S-1 Guitar or G-3 Bass BRIDGE Pickup 5 348
Miami, Florida, 331**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$260
This came from the bridge position of a 1976 Gibson S-1. Same pickup as used on G-3 Basses. Reads 5 348 ohms on my meter with full length for (S-1) wire. I can't guarantee that it will read the same on yours, but I do guarantee that it works as it should. It's in good shape, but there's some wear on the cover. Springs and screws included. Two springs are not original
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Vintage 1970's Gibson S-1 Guitar or G-3 Bass MIDDLE Pickup 5 45
Miami, Florida, 331**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$260
This came from the middle position of a 1976 Gibson S-1. Same pickup as used on G-3 Basses. Reads 5 45 ohms on my meter with full length for (S-1) wire. I can't guarantee that it will read the same on yours, but I do guarantee that it works as it should. It's in good shape, but there's some wear on the cover. Original Springs and screws included.
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Vintage early-mid 1970's Gibson EB-2 or EB-3 Bass BRIDGE Pickup 5 96
Miami, Florida, 331**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$300
Normal vintage wear. Minor scratches and string wear on cover. Reads 5 96 on my meter. I can't guarantee exact ohm readings but I do guarantee full output. Full length 7 inches of wire. Original screws and springs included
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One Vintage 1960's Gibson or Epiphone BASS PICKUP COVER EB-0 EB-3 EB-2 Newport
Miami, Florida, 331**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$80
This is a mid 60's chrome plated pickup cover as used on Gibson and Epiphone basses with the large "Mudbucker" pickup. Vintage wear and some loss of the chrome plating. Screws included.
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Gibson 1971 Black Les Paul Recording Bass Neck Pickup
Newark, New Jersey, 071**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$130
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Gibson 1971 Black Les Paul Recording Bass Bridge Pickup
Newark, New Jersey, 071**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$130
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DiMarzio DP120 Bass Humbucker Pickup Fits Gibson EB0 EB3 Older / Vintage Tested
Orange, California, 928**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$65
nice used shapereads 6 96 K ohms on the red and white wiresboth coils have outputdoes not appear to be splitable
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Vintage Gibson RD Artist Bass Guitar Bill Lawrence Tarback Gold Humbucker
Madison, Wisconsin, 537**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$100
Vintage Gibson RD Artist Bass Guitar Bill Lawrence Tarback Gold Humbucker
Not sure how to test the ohms on this one
Nice condition
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Not sure how to test the ohms on this one
Nice condition
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Vintage 1970 Gibson EB-0 EB-3 Mudbucker Bass Pickup 31 7k
Cardiff by the Sea, California, 920**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$200
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Chrome Vintage Gibson EB-0, 2,3 SG Bass Neck Pickup Cover
Fredericksburg, Virginia, 224**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$50
Up for sale is a chrome Gibson bass neck pickup cover. I'm not sure of the year but this has a good bit of vintage wear to the finish to match your older EB. This cover is in good condition as shown
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Gibson USA G3 Lead Bass Guitar Pickup Bridge 4 String Mike Dirnt G3 Grabber
State College, Pennsylvania, 168**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$135
Up for sale is a Gibson USA G3 Lead bridge bass guitar pickup. It's in 100% working condition. Most of my items ship within 24 hours of payment. Thanks for looking!
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Gibson USA G3 Bass Guitar Pickup Middle 4 String Mike Dirnt G3 Grabber
State College, Pennsylvania, 168**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$135
Up for sale is a Gibson USA G3 middle bass guitar pickup. It's in 100% working condition. Most of my items ship within 24 hours of payment. Thanks for looking!
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Gibson USA G3 Bass Guitar Pickup Neck 4 String Mike Dirnt G3 Grabber
State College, Pennsylvania, 168**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$135
Up for sale is a Gibson USA G3 neck bass guitar pickup. It's in 100% working condition. Most of my items ship within 24 hours of payment. Thanks for looking!
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60's Vintage Gibson EB-O bass 70's Fender Pickup Added With Case
Glendale, Arizona, 853**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$1750
Up for grabs is this old bass from Gibson, this bass has been around, please take time to check all pictures for actual condition, has small nicks / dings around, looks all stock plus Fender 70's pickup added, original hard case included, pickups and case are around 3-400 bucks alone, I was going to remove the fender pickups but Ill see if some one takes the hole deal, if not Ill take them off and re post the bass, tested, works good, has the Gibson plate with the pots attached to it, has a nice... view on ebay
Rare Gibson Paul Signature Original Bass Pickup And Jack Casady Bass
Fillmore, California, 930**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$925
This is one of the very first Jack Cassidy Signature Basses purchased the first year of production back in the late 90s. I bought this new with case and it's included. I replaced the original pickup that Epiphone put in it with an actual Gibson Les Paul Signature Bass pickup making this one hell of a recording bass. I used it for a lot of recording work and it's now part of my retirement sale. This is your opportunity to have the original Gibson Les Paul Signature Bass sound but without paying ... view on ebay
Gibson Les Paul Signature Bass Pickup Original Factory Vintage RARE
Fillmore, California, 930**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$655
1970's Gibson Les Paul Signature Bass pickup. Vintage, very rare, all original, works great and sounds amazing. Currently installed in a Jack Casady Signature Bass and will be removed along with the special mounting / height adjuster ring for this sale. It's also currently for sale as a package with the bass it's installed in--see my other auctions. Ready for installation in a Casady Bass, custom project, or any other Gibson Les Paul Signature Bass. Lower 48 USA bidders welcome.... view on ebay
1970 Gibson Les Paul Bass Low Impedance Pickups. VINTAGE!
Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, 190**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$2499
This VINTAGE, 1st generation Gibson bass is over 55 years old! The bridge is an old Leo Quan Badass Bridge. It has a changed XLR input done many years ago. The pots are master volume and master tone. This bass is quiet and heavy. It produces a thick and thumpy sound. NON original hardshell case is a dreadnaught size case. The pots are stamped 1970.... view on ebay
1960s Gibson EB-0 EB-3 MudBucker Vintage Epiphone Bass Guitar PIckup Parts / As-Is
Los Angeles, California, 900**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$150
1960s Gibson MudBucker Electric Bass Guitar Pickup
As-Is EB-0, EB-2, EB-3, Epiphone / Kalamazoo Pickup
For your consideration is this vintage 1960s Gibson MudBucker electric bass guitar pickup
This poor example is in non-working condition and does not include a chrome pickup cover It will need to be repaired or rewound. No reading was available when measured with a meter. Please reference all 8 photos of the actual pickup
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