The SB-300/400 were the first Gibson basses to feature single coil pickups. Also used in the SG-100, SG-200, SG-250 and ES-320 guitars. Gibson part number 13570 (front and back pickups identical). Stylistically they borrow from the Les Paul low-impedance pickups used over the previous years: black plastic, with embossed Gibson logo, rounded ends with matching chrome plated mounting-ring.
The second images shows the top view of the disassembled pickup. The simple black plastic cover has the old-style scripted Gibson logo. This cover simply attaches to the black plastic base-plate to make the complete pickup, which mounts to the chrome surround with two further screws, as pictured.
When disassembled it is easy to see how simple this pickup is (see image 3): a single coil pickup with magnetic strip in the centre of the bobbin. This attaches to the black plastic bassplate with two screw, and the whole unit is mounted to the guitar body with two further (spring-loaded) screws.
Typical resistance of this pickup is around 7kΩ.
Some basses fitted with this pickup
List of Gibson bass guitar pickups
Gibson SB bass pickups for sale
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Gibson SB-300 SB-400 Bass Guitar Black Embossed Pickup Vintage 1973 7 18K
Spring Hill, Florida, 346**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$250
Great Condition & Hard To Find Part!
Vintage 1973
Gibson SB-300 SB-400 Bass Guitar Black Embossed Pickup
With Screws & Springs
Black
7 18K Ohms
Note: This was removed from a working guitar with no issues whatsoever. The soldered lead extensions are original and were not added
This sale is for the Gibson SB-300 SB-400 Bass Guitar Black Embossed Pickup as pictured. This part is in excellent usable condition without issue. It will show signs of use and age as ... more
Vintage 1970s Gibson SG-200 Pickup Covers ?? Original Embossed Logo ?? Pair
Bessemer, Alabama, 350**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$150
Original 1970s Gibson embossed pickup covers. These are genuine vintage parts ?? not reissues
?? Set of 2 covers
?? Embossed ??Gibson?? logo
?? Correct for 1970s SG-200 / Melody Maker style single-coil pickups
?? Original mounting holes intact
?? Natural vintage wear and patina
Condition:
Good vintage condition. Logos are visible with honest play wear from age. No major cracks or breaks. Please review photos closely for cosmetic detail
Perfect ... more
?? Set of 2 covers
?? Embossed ??Gibson?? logo
?? Correct for 1970s SG-200 / Melody Maker style single-coil pickups
?? Original mounting holes intact
?? Natural vintage wear and patina
Condition:
Good vintage condition. Logos are visible with honest play wear from age. No major cracks or breaks. Please review photos closely for cosmetic detail
Perfect ... more
Gibson SB-400 Bass Guitar Body Neck Hull Carcass Project Vintage 1973 Walnut
Spring Hill, Florida, 346**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$900
Vintage 1973
Gibson SB-400 Bass Guitar Body Neck Hull Carcass Project
Original finish, Played Perfectly Upon Disassembly, No Repairs
Neck .895@1st, .990@12th
Nut Width 1 70 "
Scale Length: 34 "
Weight As Is 6 Pounds, 1 Ounce
Very Clean Overall
This is a Vintage 1973 Gibson SB-400 Bass Guitar Body Neck Hull Carcass Project as pictured. This guitar will show wear and flaws as pictured from use and age, but still a great part ready for reassembly with your choice of ... more
70??s Gibson SG SB300 SG Electric Bass Guitar Bridge Tailpiece Nickel
State College, Pennsylvania, 168**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$165
Up for sale is a 70??s Gibson Sam Ash SG electric bass bridge tailpiece. String spacing 2 20??. All the screws move freely. No stripped threads. Works great. Thanks for looking and please ask any questions. Most items ship the next day if purchased before 8EST
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Gibson sb400 Bass 1971-1973 READ DESCRIPTION
Brooklyn, New York, 112**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$1800
This is a Gibson SB400, in not fully original condition. When I recieved this bass the truss rod was busted, and it contained 0 of the original electronics and hardware. Check out the full video for all my restoration work. MAKE ME AN OFFER!
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I replaced the crappy old broken truss rod with a modern stewmac 2 way rod, and replaced the original fretboard with a stewmac indian rosewood fingerboard and refretted. It's now a 34 inch scale, ... more
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I replaced the crappy old broken truss rod with a modern stewmac 2 way rod, and replaced the original fretboard with a stewmac indian rosewood fingerboard and refretted. It's now a 34 inch scale, ... more
Gibson SB-400 Bass Guitar Working Control Assembly Complete 1973 Nickel
Spring Hill, Florida, 346**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$250
Original Vintage Parts
1973 Gibson SB-400 Bass Guitar Working Control Assembly
Factory Wired & Complete As Pictured
This sale is for the 1973 Gibson SB-400 Bass Guitar Working Control Assembly as pictured. This is an all original assembly and was removed from the guitar / pickups with all factory solder joints. The witch hat knobs are original and the potentiometers date 1966 which is not uncommon on these guitars from this era (guitar was 73 with original 66 pots). The ... more
Gibson Pickup Rings SB-300 SB-400 Bass Guitar Vintage 1973 Nickel
Spring Hill, Florida, 346**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$50
Vintage 1973
Gibson Pickup Rings
For SB-300 SB-400 Bass Guitar
Nickel
This sale is for the Gibson Pickup Rings as pictured. These parts are in excellent usable condition without issue. They will show signs of use and age as pictured, so please view them all
This sale includes exactly what you see
Make sure you view all of the pics, and ask questions if you have any concerns before buying
I will ship this item over seas, but you must contact me for a shipping quote ... more
Gibson SB-300 SB-400 Bass Guitar Black Embossed Pickup Vintage 1973 7 08K
Spring Hill, Florida, 346**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$250
Great Condition & Hard To Find Part!
Vintage 1973
Gibson SB-300 SB-400 Bass Guitar Black Embossed Pickup
With Screws & Springs
Black
7 08K Ohms
Note: This was removed from a working guitar with no issues whatsoever. The soldered lead extensions are original and were not added
This sale is for the Gibson SB-300 SB-400 Bass Guitar Black Embossed Pickup as pictured. This part is in excellent usable condition without issue. It will show signs of use and age as ... more
GIBSON Les Paul Bass - Premium Plus 5 String Electric Bass in Heritage Cherry SB
Krefeld, 47***, GERMANY
€4250
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GIBSON LES PAUL BASS ?? Premium Plus 5-String in Heritage Cherry Sunburst
Seriennummer: 94033260
Bei diesem Instrument handelt es sich nicht um ein Serienmodell im heutigen Sinne. Der Bass wurde Mitte der 1990er Jahre vom damaligen offiziellen deutschen Gibson Custom Shop unter der Leitung von Tom Launhardt speziell für mich modifiziert. Damit stammt er aus einer Phase, in der individuelle Anpassungen noch in enger Abstimmung mit Musikern ... more
GIBSON LES PAUL BASS ?? Premium Plus 5-String in Heritage Cherry Sunburst
Seriennummer: 94033260
Bei diesem Instrument handelt es sich nicht um ein Serienmodell im heutigen Sinne. Der Bass wurde Mitte der 1990er Jahre vom damaligen offiziellen deutschen Gibson Custom Shop unter der Leitung von Tom Launhardt speziell für mich modifiziert. Damit stammt er aus einer Phase, in der individuelle Anpassungen noch in enger Abstimmung mit Musikern ... more