Gibson/Epi SG/EB neck p/u comparison

[kcbassy]

Are the big neck pups on Gibson/Epi SG/EB basses similar in design features and performance, or are the Epi's just cosmetic look-alikes?

Also, any experience in swapping out one of these with a DiMarzio DP120 Model One Bass Humbucker? Performance comparison?

 

[Epi Rivoli]

The mudbucker-style pickup that came with my reissue Rivoli is a lot weaker & microphonic than the Gibson version. I replaced it with a Dimarzio One. The One is a lot more versatile (more highs for instance) and usable than the Epi pickup.

 

[aquateen]

the old Gibson mudbucker and the epi are not the same. the newer Sg bass from Gibson has a TB+ pickup under the chrome cover, so it's not the same as the older Gibson either. the Model One is a drop in replacement but it sounds different than the Gibson as well.

 

[kcbassy]

Thanks, that was the info I needed.