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Gibson G3 bass single coil pickup

Gibson bass guitars | Part descriptions | Pickups | Gibson G3 bass single coil pickup

The Gibson G3 pickups, and the innovative electronics associated with them were the product of Gibson designer Bill Lawrence, for a "bright/low" tonality. The pickup itself was simple: a single coil around a Alnico magnet, both embedded in clear resin. Thanks to the translucent covers used in early examples, we can see exactly what is inside. Although the pickups were single coil, they were wired together into various humbucking configurations: the controls did not allow for any pickup to be selected alone - see the description of controls for more information on this.

The three pickups are slightly different, with different part numbers, different coloured leads, and presumably slightly different characteristics: 13109 (front - one black lead), 13110 (middle - two orange leads), 13111 (back - one red lead).

Later examples had black covers rather than the clear. Dimensions (excluding mounting tabs): 79mm x 20mm x 16mm.

Some basses fitted with this pickup

1976 Gibson G-3
1978 Gibson G-3 bass

Soundclips

Have a listen to a 1976 G-3, all three pickups activated - Gibson described this setting as a "buck-and-a-half". More G-3 soundclips here.

List of Gibson bass guitar pickups

Gibson G-3 bass pickup for sale

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Vintage 1970s Gibson S-1 Guitar or G-3 Bass NECK Pickup 5 50

Vintage 1970's Gibson S-1 Guitar or G-3 Bass NECK Pickup 5 50

Miami, Florida, 331**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$280

This came from the neck position of a 1976 Gibson S-1. Same pickup as used on G-3 Basses. Reads 5 50 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. Small chip on the underside. Won't be seen when installed. Original Springs and screws included.
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Vintage 1970s Gibson S-1 Guitar or G-3 Bass MIDDLE Pickup 5 45

Vintage 1970's Gibson S-1 Guitar or G-3 Bass MIDDLE Pickup 5 45

Miami, Florida, 331**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$280

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 1970s Gibson S-1 Guitar or G-3 Bass BRIDGE Pickup 5 348

Vintage 1970's Gibson S-1 Guitar or G-3 Bass BRIDGE Pickup 5 348

Miami, Florida, 331**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$280

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 1970s Gibson G-3 Bass or S-1 BRIDGE Pickup 5 41

Vintage 1970's Gibson G-3 Bass or S-1 BRIDGE Pickup 5 41

Cincinnati, Ohio, 452**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$175

70s Gibson G-3 bass (or S-1 guitar) pickup. Very good condition. 5 41 ohms
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Vintage 70s Gibson Grabber G3 Bass Guitar Pickup

Vintage 70's Gibson Grabber G3 Bass Guitar Pickup

Graham, North Carolina, 272**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$130

Vintage 70's era Gibson Grabber G3 bass pickup. Maybe the bridge position. Not sure. Functions fine. Pickup tests at 5 4K. The wires lengths are pictured. No mounting hardware included. Please ask any questions that need to be addressed before purchasing. Thanks for looking
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Richard McCain Comment left 19th January 2023 20:08:44 reply
I would like to know the ohm reading for just one of these pickups so I can find something comparable. Bartolini makes blade style single and dual coil pickups that may fit the bill. Harmonic content for the G3 is better than anything I have ever heard and yes it is better than a USA MTD.