5-String Bass Pickups

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Question: Where Can I Buy 5-String Bass Pickups?

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  1. OPEN BOX Bartolini J Soapbar 5-String BD Bridge Pickup
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    OPEN BOX Bartolini J Soapbar 5-String BD Bridge Pickup

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    $89.00
    OPEN BOX 5-String J-Bass BD Soapbar
    OPEN BOX Bartolini J Soapbar - 5-String BD Size Get the tone that fits your sound in the shape that fits your bass! The Bartolini Original Series J-Bass® pickups are now available in all our soapbar shapes, giving bassists and luthiers...
  2. Nordstrand Power Blade Pickups

    $148.00 - $160.00
    The Power Blade This pickup is the latest addition to our blade arsenal. With its thick steel blade, optimized wind, and ceramic magnets providing an authoritative low-end punch, the Power Blade will distribute a forcefield of fat slap fury...
  3. OPEN BOX Bartolini P25CBC-B 5-String P2 Soapbar Classic Bass Dual Coil Neck
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    OPEN BOX Bartolini P25CBC-B 5-String P2 Soapbar Classic Bass Dual Coil Neck

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    $115.00
    OPEN BOX Classic Bass has a versatile voice for many musical genres, so P25CBC is one of our most popular pickups. P2 shape is quite common in 5-string basses from many instrument builders.
    OPEN BOX Bartolini P25CBC-B 5-String P2 Soapbar Classic Bass Dual Coil Neck Classic Bass soapbars make you sound better, so you play better. They have a rich, deep voice with lots of high-end clarity and warmth. When you dig in, they are responsive...
  4. OPEN BOX Bartolini P25CBC-T 5-String P2 Soapbar Classic Bass Dual Coil Bridge
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    OPEN BOX Bartolini P25CBC-T 5-String P2 Soapbar Classic Bass Dual Coil Bridge

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    $115.00
    OPEN BOX Classic Bass has a versatile voice for many musical genres, so P25CBC is one of our most popular pickups. P2 shape is quite common in 5-string basses from many instrument builders.
    OPEN BOX Bartolini P25CBC-T 5-String P2 Soapbar Classic Bass Dual Coil Bridge Classic Bass soapbars make you sound better, so you play better. They have a rich, deep voice with lots of high-end clarity and warmth. When you dig in, they are...
  5. Nordstrand Big BladeMan 5 String Lakland 20 inch Radius Dual Coil Pickup

    $214.00
    Nordstrand Big BladeMan 5 String Lakland 20" Radius Dual Coil Pickup
    Nordstrand Big BladeMan 5 String Lakland 20" Radius Dual Coil Pickup Beware - this pickup emits an unsettling amount of raw power, creating the possibility that those who wield the Big BladeMan may engage in band practices and performances...
  6. Nordstrand 4-String Parallel Wind Dual Coil Pickups

    $152.00 - $402.00
    Choosing all standard options ensures a quicker delivery time. Custom options require extra time for delivery. If you have any questions regarding lead times or custom options please contact us at sales@bestbassgear.com or (877) 839-3531 10AM - 7PM EST Monday - Friday.
    Parallel Dual Coils Dual Coil Humcancelling Soapbar pickups for 4, 5, & 6 String sizes This is a modern design dual coil humbucking pickup. Pickups like these are usually found on very high end basses. They use Alnico V magnets...
  7. Nordstrand Big J-Blade Series

    $236.00
    Nordstrand Big J-Blade Series Pickups
    Big J-Blades The newest addition to our line of original Signature pickups, the Big J-Blade is Jazz-style single coil pickup, with a continuous sensing blade offered in two different winds to provide the style of tone specific to the individual...
  8. Nordstrand Big SplitMan

    $251.00 - $301.00
    Nordstrand Big SplitMan will not disappoint those who practice the art of manipulating large and unruly tone.
    Nordstrand Big SplitMan - 5 String In essence, this pickup is a quad-coil BigMan with a cutthroat vendetta against hum and a raw energy slightly superseding the BigMan's iconic aggression. Its composition is essentially two Big Splits under...
  9. Bartolini P Soapbar Pickups

    $148.00 - $156.00
    P Soapbars When you really want a P-Bass® voice but you already have a soapbar bass or you don't want to route for traditional P pickups, you need P Soapbars. Used alone, in pairs, or with a J Soapbar, P Soapbars provide a flexible solution...
  10. Nordstrand 5-String Parallel Wind Dual Coil Pickups

    $181.00 - $410.00
    Choosing all standard options ensures a quicker delivery time. Custom options require extra time for delivery. If you have any questions regarding lead times or custom options please contact us at sales@bestbassgear.com or (877) 839-3531 10AM - 7PM EST Monday - Friday.
    Parallel Dual Coils Dual Coil Humcancelling Soapbar pickups for 4, 5, & 6 String sizes This is a modern design dual coil humbucking pickup. Pickups like these are usually found on very high end basses. They use Alnico V magnets...
  11. Nordstrand 6-String Parallel Wind Dual Coil Pickups

    $217.00 - $483.00
    Choosing all standard options ensures a quicker delivery time. Custom options require extra time for delivery. If you have any questions regarding lead times or custom options please contact us at sales@bestbassgear.com or (877) 839-3531 10AM - 7PM EST Monday - Friday.
    Parallel Dual Coils Dual Coil Humcancelling Soapbar pickups for 4, 5, & 6 String sizes This is a modern design dual coil humbucking pickup. Pickups like these are usually found on very high end basses. They use Alnico V magnets...
  12. Bartolini 'B-Axis' Humcancelling Pickups

    $112.00 - $271.00
    *Jazz Bass Sets and Singles for 4 and 5 String Basses*
    Based on the Original 1970’s Bartolini HI-A design, the B-axis series Precision Bass® (P Bass® ) and Jazz Bass® ( J Bass® ) have gained the interest of highly respected by musicians and luthiers alike for their Huge Punchy Tone,...
  13. Bartolini CBJS-1 'Classic Bass' True Single Coil

    $79.00 - $159.00
    “Jazz Bass Sets and Singles for 4 and 5 String Basses” The CBJS-1 pickup is the Jazz Bass® ( J Bass® ) replacement pickup set . The set is highly respected by musicians and luthiers alike for its deep tone, strong lows,...
  14. Nordstrand 5-String Big Single Pickups

    $127.00 - $149.00
    Choosing all standard options ensures a quicker delivery time. Custom options require extra time for delivery. If you have any questions regarding lead times or custom options please contact us at sales@bestbassgear.com or (877) 839-3531 10AM - 7PM EST Monday - Friday.
    Nordstrand Big Singles Single Coil Soapbar pickups for 5 String sizes These pickups are all about huge, full, loud, aggressive single coil tone. They use the same magnet layout as the Fat Stack, and the resultantly big coil is...
  15. Nordstrand 5-String Big Split Pickups

    $152.00 - $352.00
    Choosing all standard options ensures a quicker delivery time. Custom options require extra time for delivery. If you have any questions regarding lead times or custom options please contact us at sales@bestbassgear.com or (877) 839-3531 10AM - 7PM EST Monday - Friday.
    Big Splits Split Coil Humcancelling Soapbar pickups for 5 String sizes These are a split coil version of the Big Single. They are very close to the Big Single tonally with a full rich pallette. They use the same magnet layout as...
  16. Nordstrand 6-String Big Split Pickups

    $181.00 - $410.00
    Choosing all standard options ensures a quicker delivery time. Custom options require extra time for delivery. If you have any questions regarding lead times or custom options please contact us at sales@bestbassgear.com or (877) 839-3531 10AM - 7PM EST Monday - Friday.
    Big Splits Split Coil Humcancelling Soapbar pickups for 4, 5, & 6 String sizes These are a split coil version of the Big Single. They are very close to the Big Single tonally with a full rich pallette. They use the same magnet...
  17. Bartolini 'Original Bass' Dual In-Line Humcancelling Pickups

    $104.00 - $224.00
    *Jazz Bass Sets and Singles for 4, 5 and 6 String Basses*
    These pickups are split coil hum-cancelling designs - think of them as a "P-Bass pair in a J-Bass box". These are wound to yield more "growl" from the Bridge pickup. They are very similar to Bartolini’s old 94J pickups, just...
  18. Bartolini CBJD-1 'Classic Bass' Dual In-Line Humcancelling

    $96.00 - $256.00
    CBJD1 - *Jazz Bass Sets and Singles for 4 and 5 String Basses*
    The "Classic Bass" Jazz bass pickups are highly respected by musicians and luthiers alike for their deep tone, strong lows, low mids tone. They feature a dual in-line humcanceling coil design. The "Classic Bass" series...
  19. Bartolini CBJD-3 'Classic Bass' Bright Tone Dual In-Line Humcancelling

    $92.00 - $256.00
    CBJD3 - *Jazz Bass Sets and Singles for 4 and 5 String Basses*
    “Jazz Bass Sets and Singles for 4 and 5 String Basses” The CDJD-3 pickup is the Jazz Bass® ( J Bass® ) replacement pickup set. It is highly respected by musicians and luthiers alike for its bright, enhanced treble tone. They...
  20. Nordstrand Zen Blades

    $127.00 - $360.00
    Nordstrand Zen Blade
    Nordstrand Zen Blade The Spectral Center : a pickup that exists in the Tao of tone. The sidewinding Zen Blade mimics the voice of a sonic Buddha, centering the player on a plane of echoed clarity, while delegating a fluid rip, pop,...
  21. Bartolini S 'Original Bass' True Single Coil

    $192.00
    *Jazz Bass Sets and Singles for 4 and 5 String Basses*
    Single Coil, Deep Tone. These pickups are wound to yield much more "growl" from the Bridge pickup. They are very similar in tone to the old Bartolini 94J 4 string pickups, just ever so slighlty brighter at the bridge. Tonally, these have...
  22. Bartolini 'Classic Bass' Precision Split-Coil Humcancelling

    $139.00 - $164.00
    *For your 4 and 5 String P Basses*
    "Classic Bass" - Precision Bass® (P Bass® ) replacement pickup. They are highly respected by musicians and luthiers alike for their classic tone with more lows and low-mids. Not a replacement for Fender 5 String P style basses with...
  23. Bartolini 'Original Bass' Precision Split-Coil Humcancelling

    $159.00
    *For your 4 and 5 String P Basses*
    The “Deep Tone” Precision Split-Coil Humcancelling is the Precision Bass® (P Bass® ) replacement pickup. They are highly respected by musicians and luthiers alike for their deep tone.The two pickups in the P-Bass pair overlap each...
  24. Bartolini 'Classic Bass' P/J Split-Coil Humcancelling

    $240.00
    *For 4 and 5 String P/J Basses*
    “Classic Bass” CB series bass pickups feature an extended and more resonant frequency range. They have far more “air” and definition at the top without sacrificing lows and low mids. They are cast in epoxy to remove unwanted...
  25. Bartolini 'Original Bass' P/J Split-Coil Humcancelling

    $263.00
    *For 4 and 5 String P/J Style Basses*
    The “Deep Tone” P/J Split-Coil Humcancelling are P Bass replacement pickups with vintage voicing - more lows and low-mids. The two pickups in the P-Bass pair overlap each other by 3/4" (19mm). This pickup is a split coil...
  26. Bartolini 'Classic Bass' Musicman Dual-Coil Humcancelling

    $136.00
    *For 4 and 5 String Musicman Style Basses*
    The dual coil design features powerful lows, low-mids, and a bright treble. The “Classic Bass” series bass pickups are passive designs featuring an extended and more resonant frequency range. They have far more “air” and...
  27. Bartolini 'Original Bass' Musicman Dual-Coil Humcancelling

    $148.00
    *For 4 and 5 String Musicman Style Basses*
    The dual coil design offers deep tone. The “Original Series” bass pickups with passive designs. They are cast in epoxy to remove unwanted feedback and microphonics. Please check the physical size of the pickups you want to...
  28. Bartolini J Soapbar Pickups

    $144.00 - $148.00
    4, 5, & 6 string Jazz-Bass Soapbar Pickups
    Bartolini J Soapbars Get the tone that fits your sound in the shape that fits your bass! The Bartolini Original Series J-Bass® pickups are now available in all our soapbar shapes, giving bassists and luthiers unprecedented flexibility in...
  29. Bartolini '2J Squared' Musicman Dual Split Coil Hum cancelling

    $212.00
    *For 4 and 5 String Musicman Style Basses*
    The dual split coil design is splittable. The “Classic Bass” series bass pickups are passive designs featuring an extended and more resonant frequency range. They have far more “air” and definition at the top without sacrificing...
  30. Bartolini '2J Squared' Pickups

    $188.00 - $416.00
    2J Squared Series Soapbars - 2 J Bass Pickups in a soapbar shape.
    2J Squared Series Soapbars They are 2 J Bass Pickups in a soapbar shape. While we started making these decades ago, we are releasing them in all of our Bass Soapbar shapes. Ideal for the most flexible bass, they can be split to individual...
  31. Bartolini 'Classic Bass' Soapbar Dual-Coil Humcancelling

    $132.00 - $278.00
    * Sets and Singles Available in 11 different sizes for 4, 5 and 6 String Basses *
    Soapbar Sets and Singles Available in 11 different sizes for 4, 5 and 6 String Basses Soapbar shaped bass pickups. The dual coil design features powerful lows and low-mids – bright treble. The “Classic Bass” series bass pickups...
  32. Bartolini 'Original Bass' Soapbar Dual-Coil Humcancelling

    $288.00 - $336.00
    *Sets and Singles available in 8 different sizes for 4, 5, and 6 String Bass*
    Soapbar shaped bass pickups. The dual coil design features deep tone. The “Original Series” bass pickups with passive designs. They are cast in epoxy to remove unwanted feedback and microphonics. BB – BB4C, “4...
  33. Bartolini 'Original Bass' Soapbar Quad-Coil Humcancelling

    $224.00 - $448.00
    *Sets and Singles availble in 5 different sizes for 5 and 6 String Basses*
    The quad coil design is splittable and features deep tone. The "Original Series" bass pickups with passive designs. They are cast in epoxy to remove unwanted feedback and microphonics. Please check the physical size of the pickups...
  34. Bartolini 'Original Bass' Soapbar Split-Coil Humcancelling

    $144.00 - $296.00
    *Sets and Singles availble in 4 different sizes for 5 and 6 String Basses*
    The split coil design features a deep tone. The "Original Series" bass pickups with passive designs. They are cast in epoxy to remove unwanted feedback and microphonics. Please check the physical size of the pickups you want...
  35. Bartolini 'Singularity' Soapbar True Single Coil

    $208.00 - $272.00
    *Soapbar Bass Sets and Singles for 4, 5, and 6 String Basses*
    Singularity Bass Pickups provide massive single coil voice in soapbar shapes. The asymmetric blade design yeilds powerful lows and low-mids along with bright treble due to its precise sensing aperture. The pickups support a wide range of string...
  36. Bartolini 'Classic Bass' Candybar Dual-Coil In-Line Humcancelling

    $92.00 - $248.00
    *Sets and Singles for 4, 5 and 6 String Basses*
    The Skinny Soapbar Dual-Coil In-Line Humcancelling is a dual in-line (hum-cancelling) design features deep tone, strong lows The "Classic Bass" series bass pickups are passive designs featuring an extended and more resonant frequency...
  37. Bartolini 'Classic Bass' Candybar True Single Coil

    $72.00 - $184.00
    *Sets and Singles for 4 and 5 String Basses*
    The Skinny Soapbar Single Coil design features powerful lows and low-mids – bright treble. The “Classic Bass” series bass pickups are passive designs featuring an extended and more resonant frequency range. They have far more “air”...
  38. Bartolini 'Original Bass' Candybar Dual-Coil In-Line Humcancelling

    $96.00 - $239.00
    *Sets and Singles for 4, 5, 6 and 7 String Basses*
    The humcancelling split coil design features deep tone with strong low and midrange, and a top end that is slightly rolled off. The "Original Series" bass pickups with passive designs. They are cast in epoxy to remove unwanted feedback...
  39. Nordstrand 5 String Jazz Bass Single Coil

    $111.00 - $229.00
    *Sets and Singles for your 5 String Basses*
    NJ5 Single Coil 5 String Jazz Bass Pickups Please check the physical size of the pickups you want to replace to make sure the replacements fit properly. NJ5 Single coil 5 String jazz bass pickups Five string...
  40. Nordstrand NP5F 5 String Fender Precision 5 Size Alnico III Split Coil Pickup
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    Nordstrand NP5F 5 String Fender Precision 5 Size Alnico III Split Coil Pickup

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    $152.00
    NP5F 5 String P Style Bass Pickup This is a faithful reproduction of one of the most famous pickups in the world. It will give a very big and full tone with the slightly hollow grind that the originals are known for. These...
  41. Nordstrand 5 String Jazz Bass Humbucking

    $147.00 - $291.00
    NJ5S Split Coil Humcancelling 5 String Jazz Bass Pickups Please check the physical size of the pickups you want to replace to make sure the replacements fit properly. NJ5S Split coil 5 String jazz bass pickup These...
  42. OPEN BOX Nordstrand Big Single 5 String Single Coil Pickup Set - Bartolini P2
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    OPEN BOX Nordstrand Big Single 5 String Single Coil Pickup Set - Bartolini P2

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    $149.00
    OPEN BOX Nordstrand Big SIngle 5 str set P2 19mm
    OPEN BOX Big Single 5 Set - Bartolini BC These pickups are all about huge, full, loud, aggressive single coil tone. They use the same magnet layout as the Fat Stack, and the resultantly big coil is about as much single coil pickup that...
  43. Nordstrand Big Blade 5 String (Bartolini P2) Single Coil Set - Clean and Clear
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    Nordstrand Big Blade 5 String (Bartolini P2) Single Coil Set - Clean and Clear

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    Regular Price: $238.00

    Special Price $156.23

    5 String (Bartolini P2) Single Coil Set - Clean and Clear Tone
    Big Blade 5-String P2 Size Set - Clean & Clear Tone Big Blade is a result of the pursuit of a continuous sensing blade style pickup whose tone brings with it the huge, rich, and powerful characteristics so well established by our famous...
  44. Nordstrand 5 String P Bass Pickups (Humbucking)

    $152.00
    NP5 Split Coil Split Coil Humcancelling 5 String Precision Bass Pickups Please check the physical size of the pickups you want to replace to make sure the replacements fit properly. NP5F 5 String Fender® Precision Pickup This...
  45. Nordstrand 5 String P/J Sets

    $298.00
    *P/J Sets for your 5 String P Bass*
    P/J Split Coil Humcancelling Precision Bass Pickup for the Neck Position and Jazz Bass Bridge Pickup for 5 String Basses Please check the physical size of the pickups you want to replace to make sure the replacements fit properly. NPJ5 NP5...
  46. Nordstrand 5 String Musicman

    $140.00 - $172.00
    MusicMan 5 String Humbucking 5 string Music Man®-type bass pickups MM 5.2 Humbucking (dual coil) 5 string Music Man® bass pickups A 5 string version of the otherwise identical MM4.2, itself an accurate reproduction...
  47. Nordstrand 4-String Big Split Pickups

    $127.00 - $300.00
    Choosing all standard options ensures a quicker delivery time. Custom options require extra time for delivery. If you have any questions regarding lead times or custom options please contact us at sales@bestbassgear.com or (877) 839-3531 10AM - 7PM EST Monday - Friday.
    Big Splits Split Coil Humcancelling Soapbar pickups for 4 String sizes These are a split coil version of the Big Single. They are very close to the Big Single tonally with a full rich pallette. They use the same magnet layout as...
  48. Nordstrand 5-String Fat Stack Pickups

    $152.00 - $352.00
    Choosing all standard options ensures a quicker delivery time. Custom options require extra time for delivery. If you have any questions regarding lead times or custom options please contact us at sales@bestbassgear.com or (877) 839-3531 10AM - 7PM EST Monday - Friday.
    Fat Stacks Stacked Coil Humcancelling Soapbar pickups for 5 String sizes These are a proprietary Nordstrand design. The traditional bi-pole magnet layout was, literally, twisted in a new direction. By rotating the pole 45 degrees...
  49. Nordstrand Bigman

    $250.00
    BigMan 2 Big Singles in a MM Cover This BigMan pickup is the result of a questionable hair brained idea. Named after the fellow that had said hair brained idea (and the very imposing nature it possesses) the BigMan pickup is not...
  50. Nordstrand CND for Ibanez Replacements

    $218.90 - $229.02
    *Replacement Pickups for Ibanez Basses*
    This pickup is sized perfectly for replacement of "Carey Nordstrand Designed" pickups that are found on some Ibanez basses. These pickups do not include a plastic cover. You will need to use the original pickup cover that is found on the bass. Some...
  51. Nordstrand NJ5 Jazz L/L Size Single Coil Set 70's Wind
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    Nordstrand NJ5 Jazz L/L Size Single Coil Set 70's Wind

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    $208.00
    5 String Single Coil Pickup Set
    Also available in a 60's Standard wind - Click Here Five string single coil pickups in the same style as the NJ4. Featuring Alnico V magnets and the same winding pattern as the four....

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: Where Can I Buy 5-String Bass Pickups?

Answer: You can buy these from Best Bass Gear by Calling 877-839-3531 or Emailing us at sales@bestbassgear.com or chatting with our Bass Techs

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