Gibson SB-300 and SB-400 single-coil pickup

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

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Beautiful Original 1971 Rare "GIBSON SB-40 BASS" Walnut Color wit Hardshell Case

Riverside, California, 925**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2795

This is an original 1971 SB-400 Bass in abso;ute Great Condition. It;s been completely gone through and set up looks and sounds like New. SG-shaped, and finished in walnut or cherry, these basses were very different to the EB basses available in 1971. In fact the body shape and colour about the only thing these basses have in common. SB: Alder body, a two-piece maple neck, small angle (7o) headstock angle and single coil pick ups. The mix of rounded rectangular metal parts with the translucent ... more

VINTAGE 1970'S GIBSON SB 450 BASS GUITAR PICKUP

Richmond, Virginia, 232**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$499

Vintage Gibson 1970's SB 450 Bass guitar pickup. Pickup is in good condition over all showing a little wear from over the years but nothing all that serious. Pickup read 6 02 and works as it should. If you have any questions please feel free to email me at anytime. Please continue to follow my listings for more vintage guitar parts and accessories to be listed in the following weeks. Thanks
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Electric Bass Guitar Gibson SB-450 70's Natural Made USA 188909 & Hard Case EUC

Corona del Mar, California, 926**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2498

Electric Bass Guitar Gibson SB-450 70's Natural Made USA 188909 & Hard Case EUC

Condition: Excellent

SG Body
Full Scale Neck

Color: Natural Tan
Length: 44??
Width: Widest Part 13 1 / 4??
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Gibson SB400 1973 bass guitar

Ellesmere Port, CH65***, UNITED KINGDOM

£1500

Gibson SB400 1973
Slightly reluctant sale of one of the rarest Gibson basses made. Only made for around 18 months this was one of the last 20 made before production ceased in 1973. Absolutely lovely LONG SCALE neck which is quite round and tubby to the feel but far from unplayable. Electrically sound although one pot is a little tighter to the turn but it does its job fine. Bridge is still original which is unheard of 50yrs down the line for these models and it still has original bridge ... more