Gibson part number (1965: PU-657, 1971: 13533). First fitted in the bridge position of Gibson EB-3 and Epiphone Newport Deluxe basses from 1961. Initially the plastic surround was silvered to match the neck pickup, and this continued beyond the introduction of metal neck pickup covers, at least up until 1965.
A two pickup EB-2 bass, the EB-2D, was listed in Gibson price lists from April 1966 - again using the same pickup, in the bridge position. This bass sold in moderate numbers into the early seventies, final examples shipping at least as late as 1972.
This is a more traditional pickup design than the 'sidewinder' neck pickup; smaller, just one Alnico magnet and a considerably lower resistance, typically around 7kΩ. This resulted in a lot thinner, less overbearing tone. It was height adjustable from the start (unlike the neck pickup) and changed little over the course of it's production. For a short period around 1971, pickups were produced with a Gibson logo etched into the cover - see pics below.
Stickered on the underside with 'PATENT NO 2737842'.
Some basses fitted with this pickup
Soundclips
Have a listen to a 1961 EB3 bridge pickup (more soundclips of this bass here).
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Artec 4-String Bass Humbucker Bridge Pickup For Gibson Epiphone Black
Cass City, Michigan, 487**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$38
This listing is for Artec 4-String Bass Humbucker Bridge Pickup For Gibson Epiphone Black
Adjustable screw pole pieces
4 conductor cable with shield
Resistance: 8K
Cover dimensions: 71 5mm x 33mm
Mounting hole spacing: 83mm
Pole spacing: 43mm
Excellent Condition. Works as it should
Please refer to photos for more details as they are the best part of the description. Artec 4-String Bass Humbucker Bridge Pickup For Gibson Epiphone Black
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Adjustable screw pole pieces
4 conductor cable with shield
Resistance: 8K
Cover dimensions: 71 5mm x 33mm
Mounting hole spacing: 83mm
Pole spacing: 43mm
Excellent Condition. Works as it should
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Vintage 1960s 1970s Gibson Bass Bridge or Pickup Cover
Port Charlotte, Florida, 339**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$79
This is a Vintage Gibson Bass Bridge or Pickup Cover Looks nickel plated Measures 4 1 / 8 inches center screw hole to center screw hole for mounting Make sure you Measure Your Bass Cover Mounting Holes as we do not know the exact year tor Model this came from There is normal vintage wear, scratches some tarnishing, great for restoring Vintage Gibson Basses Please look at all the pictures This is Sold As Is All Sales Final No Returns Buyer pays shipping, thanks
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Vintage Gibson Bass Guitar Humbucker Pickup Cover For EB-0 EB-1 EB-3 Circa 60's
Brooklyn, New York, 112**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$125
This listing is for an original Vintage Gibson EB Style Bass Guitar Humbucker pickup cover. This listing is for the cover only and is from a vintage Gibson bass guitar from the late 1960's or 1970's. The cover is for the Humbucker or Mudbucker type Gibson pickup that came on all EB bass guitars such as the EB-0, EB-2 and EB-3 models. The cover is chrome and comes as pictured with no mounting screws. The cover shows wear such as scratches and oxidation but should install fine. Please look at the ... more
60s Gibson Bass Guitar Humbucker Pickup Cover EB-0 EB-1 EB-3 Vintage Part
Plano, Texas, 750**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$139
Chrome over brass, normal light vintage wear, nice original vintage Gibson part. Thanks for looking
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Vintage 60s 70s Gibson Mini-Humbucker BASS Pickup 6 26 ohms for EB-3 EB-2D #4870
Lafayette, Louisiana, 705**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$215
This is an original vintage 60s-70s Chrome covered Gibson Mini-Humbucker pickup as used on bridge position of EB-3 EB-2D. It shows normal vintage wear. Some scratches and string wear on the chrome cover. worn Pat. number sticker on back. Reads 6 25 on my meter. Original solder to the cover. I cannot guarantee exact ohm readings, but I do guarantee that the pickup works and sounds as it should.... more
Vintage 60s 70s Gibson Mini-Humbucker BASS Pickup 6 06 ohms for EB-3 EB-2D #4777
Lafayette, Louisiana, 705**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$215
This is an original vintage 60s-70s Chrome covered Gibson Mini-Humbucker pickup as used on bridge position of EB-3 EB-2D. It shows normal vintage wear. Some scratches and string wear on the chrome cover. worn Pat. number sticker on back. Reads 6 06 on my meter. Original solder to the cover. I cannot guarantee exact ohm readings, but I do guarantee that the pickup works and sounds as it should.... more
70??s EB-3 Gibson USA Mini Humbucker Bass Guitar Pickup Bridge Chrome 4 String
State College, Pennsylvania, 168**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$220
Up for sale is a late 60's or early 70??s Gibson USA EB-3 Patent Number bridge bass guitar humbucker. It's in 100% working condition. Most of my items ship within 24 hours of payment. Thanks for looking!
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1969 Gibson EBO Sidewinder Mudbucker Bass Guitar Pickup
Methuen, Massachusetts, 018**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$250
This is out of 1965 melody maker bass Mudbucker pickup... more
Gibson USA Thunderbird Bass Guitar Pickup 9 75K
Port Charlotte, Florida, 339**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$270
This is a Gibson USA Thunderbird Bass Guitar Pickup Reads a strong 9 75K on my meter here in Florida There is some wear on the cover, normal scratches, marks, etc Please look at all the pictures Sold as is All Sales Final No Returns Buyer pays shipping, thanks
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Gibson 1960s Chrome EB-3 Bass mini-Humbucker Bridge Pickup
Brooklyn, New York, 112**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$283
Gibson 1960s Chrome EB-3 Bass mini-Humbucker Bridge Pickup
6 87K Lead Length: Approximately 7 inches.
ORIGINAL Black Patent No. 2, 737, 842 sticker on the bottom
Comes with original mounting Bolts and springs
SHIPPED FULLY INSURED... more
6 87K Lead Length: Approximately 7 inches.
ORIGINAL Black Patent No. 2, 737, 842 sticker on the bottom
Comes with original mounting Bolts and springs
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Vintage NOS 1960 s Gibson Epiphone Newport Bass Pickup
Coldwater, Michigan, 490**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$400
Vintage NOS 1960s Gibson Epiphone Newport Bass Pickup .The pickup reads 14 52K ohms
New old stock
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New old stock
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1981 Gibson Victory Bass Guitar Loaded Pickguard Pickup Part
Plano, Texas, 750**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$575
1981 Gibson Victory Bass Guitar Loaded Pickguard 4 ply Blk &Wht guard, TARBACK pickup with 1981 date code, all factory and working. Normal playwear, scratches, NO CRACKS or CHIPS, NO EXTRA HOLES DRILLED. Includes original Nickel mounting screws ORIGINAL 1981 GIBSON, THANKS for looking!
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Gibson EB-O Electric Bass Guitar 1972 Walnut Kalamazoo Short Scale Humbucker
New Brunswick, New Jersey, 089**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$1700
Not Being A Bass Maven, The Specs On This Is The Closest That I Could Find Online So Don??t Hold Me To Every Single Detail. First Off I??ve Had This Bass For A Long Time & Used It Sparingly. It??s Been Kept In A Case & Is In Great Condition. Plays Good, Sounds Awesome, Electronics Are Quiet, No Frets Buzz & Really Has No Issues. Seems Like It??s All Original So Let??s Get Into The Details
Gibson 1972 EB-O Mahogany Body(Walnut Finish), 3 Piece Maple Neck w / 22?? Short Scale 21 ... more
Gibson 1972 EB-O Mahogany Body(Walnut Finish), 3 Piece Maple Neck w / 22?? Short Scale 21 ... more
Gibson Ripper Bass Copy Kopie Nachbau schwarz Humbucker
Kiel, 24***, GERMANY
€560
Moin!Ich verkaufe hier meinen Nachbau einesGibson Rippers
Ich habe den Bass nach meinenSpezifikationen in China bauen lassen und danach viele Modifikationendurchgeführt. Die Bünde wurden ebenfalls vom Fachmann getauscht undabgerichtet. Der eingeleimte Hals ist abgeschmirgelt und mit Ölbehandelt und spielt sich butterweich
ER wurde live gespielt und hatGebrauchsspuren, nichts auffälliges
Ich habe die gesamte Elektronikgetauscht und die Ausfräsungen mit Leitlack behandelt, da ... more
Ich habe den Bass nach meinenSpezifikationen in China bauen lassen und danach viele Modifikationendurchgeführt. Die Bünde wurden ebenfalls vom Fachmann getauscht undabgerichtet. Der eingeleimte Hals ist abgeschmirgelt und mit Ölbehandelt und spielt sich butterweich
ER wurde live gespielt und hatGebrauchsspuren, nichts auffälliges
Ich habe die gesamte Elektronikgetauscht und die Ausfräsungen mit Leitlack behandelt, da ... more
1987 GIBSON BASS IV - Made in USA - THUNDERBIRD PICKUPS
COLOGNE, GERMANY
£1090
1987 GIBSON BASS IV - made in USA :
* the black painted part of the body was cut off before by some moron and replaced with 2 pieces of ash=
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* pearl white finish is very worn
* Thunderbird pickups
* black Schaller hardware
* ebony fingerboard, frets are fine
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* the black painted part of the body was cut off before by some moron and replaced with 2 pieces of ash=
check pic 5
* pearl white finish is very worn
* Thunderbird pickups
* black Schaller hardware
* ebony fingerboard, frets are fine
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Jazzgitarre, Höfner, E-Gitarre, Pickup, Verstärker, Geige, Bass, 50ziger, Gibson, Blues
Berlin, 13***, GERMANY
€2650
Eine originale 50ziger Jahre ,Höfner Jazzgitarre (Archtop) mit Perlmutt Abligationen ,schöne Farbgebung -TOP Klang, mit Zubehör , aus Erbschaft!!!!! SEHR SELTEN!!!!! PRIVATVERKAUF!!!!Ausschluss jeglicher Garantie & Haftung!!!Artikel wie Foto!!!!!
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