Bass Pickups

Frankie - Bass Tech Will these Bass Pickups work with your Bass? Ask Frankie, our Bass Tech.

Best Bass Gear is proud to carry a wide array of bass guitar pickups from manufacturers including Aero, Aguilar, Bartolini, Delano, Dimarzio, EMG, Fender, Lakland, Nordstrand, and Seymour Duncan. We are dedicated to assisting you in getting the perfect pickup(s) that will provide you with the best possible tone of your desire and fit your current bass or custom build.

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: Where Can I Buy 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

Shop By Filter
  1. 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”...
  2. 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,...
  3. Seymour Duncan Vintage Pickups

    $89.00 - $179.00
    4- and 5-String Vintage-voiced Jazz, Tele®, and Split-P Bass Pickups
    We are not authorized to ship Seymour Duncan products outside of the United States and Canada. SCPB-1 '51 Tele® Bass Vintage-correct true single-coil; a tribute to the...
  4. OPEN BOX Bartolini J Soapbar 5-String BD Bridge Pickup
    Out of stock

    OPEN BOX Bartolini J Soapbar 5-String BD Bridge Pickup

    Out of stock

    $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...
  5. Seymour Duncan SJB Single Coil Pickups

    $89.00 - $218.00
    Single Coil Vintage Jazz Bass Pickup Set
    We are not authorized to ship Seymour Duncan products outside of the United States and Canada. SJB-1 Vintage Single Coil Configuration This pickup gives you the traditional sound...
  6. Seymour Duncan Quarter Pounder Pickups

    $89.00 - $188.00
    4- and 5-String Aggressive, High-Output Jazz, Tele®, and Split-P Bass Pickups
    We are not authorized to ship Seymour Duncan products outside of the United States and Canada. SCPB-3 '51 Tele® Bass High output true single-coil. The quarter-inch diameter...
  7. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. Dimarzio DP550-BK 5 String Jazz L Size Area J Split Coil Neck Pickup

    $99.00
    5 string Split Coil Jazz Bass Neck Pickup Only
    Been waiting for a bass pickup that sounds like a vintage J Bass pickup and cancels hum? Your wait is over. Bass pickups are usually described with aggressive terms such as amazing punch and thundering lows, but that's not the sound of vintage...
  12. EMG J Series Soapbar

    $99.00 - $119.00
    *For 4, 5, and 6 String Basses*
    The EMG J is our original J pickup in a Extended series housing for 4, 5, & 6 string bass. This pickup has its coil located in the back of the housing - closer to the bridge - which gives it sweeping harmonic overtones and punch. This quiet...
  13. EMG JCS Series Soapbar

    $99.00 - $114.00
    *For 4, 5, and 6 String Basses*
    The EMG JCS is our JCS pickup in our extended range housing. This pickup utilize ceramic magnets with steel pole pieces for a smooth top end. This twist on jazz bass tone, gives players a much warmer sound and a smoother attack with less high...
  14. EMG J Series Jazz Bass Pickup

    $99.00 - $189.00
    *For 4 and 5 String Basses*
    The original EMG J Set became an instant hit with its sweeping harmonic overtones, punch and quiet operation. This pickup set has classic jazz bass characteristics with a broader tonal frequency range that adds dimensions and clarity to your...
  15. Seymour Duncan SJ5 Single Coil Pickups

    $99.00 - $179.00
    We are not authorized to ship Seymour Duncan products outside of the United States and Canada. SJ5S Five String Configuration This pickup captures the tone, feel and articulation...
  16. Dimarzio DP548-BK 5 String Jazz L Size Ultra Jazz Split Coil Bridge Pickup

    $99.00
    5 string Ultra Jazz Split Coil Jazz Bass Bridge Pickup Only
    The Ultra Jazz 5® has many of the same qualities as the 4-string Ultra Jazz®, but it's been specifically designed to meet the demands of 5-string basses. By means of a unique application of Virtual Vintage® technology, the Ultra Jazz...
  17. Dimarzio DP547-BK 5 String Jazz L Size Ultra Jazz Split Coil Neck Pickup

    $99.00
    5 string Split Coil Jazz Bass Neck Pickup Only
    The Ultra Jazz 5® has many of the same qualities as the 4-string Ultra Jazz®, but it's been specifically designed to meet the demands of 5-string basses. By means of a unique application of Virtual Vintage® technology, the Ultra Jazz...
  18. 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...
  19. EMG DC Series Soapbar

    $104.00 - $119.00
    *For 4, 5, and 6 String Basses*
    The EMG DC is a powerful modern sounding humbucker for bass players looking to cut through a big loud mix. The two coils loaded with ceramic bar magnets provide punch and clarity with a crisp top end and plenty of output. This extremely versatile...
  20. EMG CS Series Soapbar

    $109.00 - $119.00
    *For 4, 5, and 6 String Basses*
    The EMG CS is a big sounding modern humbucker for players looking to tame the higher frequencies in their bass tone. The two coils loaded with ceramic magnets and steel poles provide warmth and punch with a smooth top end and plenty of output....
  21. 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...
  22. 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,...
  23. EMG MMCS Series MusicMan

    $114.00
    *For 4 and 5 String Basses*
    The MMCS is a direct replacement for the Music Man large profile bass pickup. This humbucking pickup has wide bobbins combined with a large coil surface area that gives the MMCS an incredibly rich bass tone. Utilizing EMG’s popular ceramic...
  24. EMG P Series Soapbar

    $114.00 - $119.00
    *For 4, 5, and 6 String Basses*
    The EMG P is our P bass pickup in an Extended range housing with the treble magnet closer to the neck (like a Spector or Yamaha bass). The EMG P covers a wide sonic palette of classic and modern bass sounds. Because the P utilizes ceramic magnets...
  25. Lindy Fralin 5JB 5 String Jazz AS L Size Single Coil Bridge Pickup

    $115.00
    5 String SingleCoil Jazz Bass Bridge Pickup Only
    5 String J Bass Replacement Pickups are wound to 9.3 K neck and 9.8 K bridge. These are sized for Fender 5 Replacement (also many others) that have a bridge pickup length = 4.1" and a neck pickup length = 3.9". Dimensions Length...
  26. Lindy Fralin 5JN 5 String Jazz AS S Size Single Coil Neck Pickup

    $115.00
    5 string SingleCoil Jazz Bass Neck Pickup Only
    5 String J Bass Replacement Pickups are wound to 9.3 K neck and 9.8 K bridge. These are sized for Fender 5 Replacement (also many others) that have a bridge pickup length = 4.1" and a neck pickup length = 3.9". Dimensions Length...
  27. OPEN BOX Bartolini P25CBC-B 5-String P2 Soapbar Classic Bass Dual Coil Neck
    Out of stock

    OPEN BOX Bartolini P25CBC-B 5-String P2 Soapbar Classic Bass Dual Coil Neck

    Out of stock

    $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...
  28. OPEN BOX Bartolini P25CBC-T 5-String P2 Soapbar Classic Bass Dual Coil Bridge
    Out of stock

    OPEN BOX Bartolini P25CBC-T 5-String P2 Soapbar Classic Bass Dual Coil Bridge

    Out of stock

    $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...
  29. Seymour Duncan SMB-5d 5 String MV(Ernie Ball MM) Size Ceramic Dual Coil Pickup

    $119.00
    5 String Dual Coil Humcancelling Musicman ® pickup
    We are not authorized to ship Seymour Duncan products outside of the United States and Canada. Hotter pickup. Recommended for classic rock, heavy rock, funk, punk, R&B, and metal. This...
  30. EMG TW Series Dual Mode Soapbar

    $119.00 - $149.00
    *For 4, 5, and 6 String Basses*
    Inside the EMG TW are two independent tonal options: a single coil and a humbucker with EMG's renowned preamp circut. The single-coil mode is our JCS pickup built with ceramic magnets and steel pole pieces for a rich, warm tone. The humbucker...
  31. Seymour Duncan ASB0 Blackouts Dual Coil Pickups
    Out of stock

    Seymour Duncan ASB0 Blackouts Dual Coil Pickups

    Out of stock

    $119.00 - $249.00
    Dual Coil Humcancelling Active Bass Pickups
    We are not authorized to ship Seymour Duncan products outside of the United States and Canada. Active pickups and electronics voiced for the aggressive bass tones of metal, classic metal,...
  32. Seymour Duncan SMB-5a 5 String MV(Ernie Ball MM) Size Alnico V Dual Coil Pickup

    $119.00
    5 String Dual Coil MusicMan Ernie Ball Size Bass Pickup
    We are not authorized to ship Seymour Duncan products outside of the United States and Canada. We have constructed a Music Man pickup that captures the feel and warmth of the originals....
  33. EMG P Series Precision Bass Pickup

    $124.00
    *For 4, 5, and 6 String Basses*
    One of EMG’s original designs and our most popular bass pickup since its introduction in 1979; the EMG P covers a wide sonic palette of classic and modern bass sounds. Because the P utilizes ceramic magnets coupled with short, squat coils, the tone...
  34. EMG MMTW Series Dual Mode MusicMan

    $124.00 - $129.00
    *For 4 and 5 String Basses*
    The MMTW is a direct replacement for the Music Man large profile bass pickup. Inside the MMTW are two independent pickup tones. One is a ceramic and steel humbucking pickup that gives players an incredibly rich bass tone. The wide spread...
  35. 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...
  36. 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,...
  37. Delano JC AL Jazz Bass Single Coil Series

    $129.00 - $258.00
    *Sets and Singles for 4 and 5 String Basses*
    Delano JC AL Jazz Bass Single Coil Series The DELANO JC series are retrofit pickups for standard Jazz Bass™ type instruments and can be installed in any kind of bass with similar pickup routings. JC Series four and five string...
  38. Delano JMVC Jazz Bass Humbucking Series

    $129.00 - $258.00
    *Sets and Singles for 4 and 5 String Basses*
    Delano JMVC Jazz Bass Humbucking Series These split coil humbuckers are the result of consequent research and modern winding technology. JMVC's can handle massive tone tweaking and interact superbly with active circuits and effects....
  39. Delano JMVC 5 FE/S Jazz Bass Single Coil Series

    $129.00 - $258.00
    *Sets and Singles for 5 String Basses*
    Delano JMVC 5 FE/S Jazz Bass Single Coil Series The JMVC5 FE/S ultra fast transient five-string bass pickup features state-of-the-art transducer technology combined with avantgarde cosmetics. Strong bass, warm low mids, clean mid response with...
  40. Delano JC HE/M2 Series Jazz Bass Humbucking Series

    $129.00 - $406.00
    *Sets and Singles for 4, 5 and 6 String Basses*
    Delano JC HE/M2 Series Jazz Bass Humbucking Series A high end split coil humbucking JB™ four string pickup with the narrow sensing area of a classic single coil, the JC HE gives you a full range single coil tone with none of the headaches...
  41. Seymour Duncan AJB Active Stacked Pickups

    $129.00 - $249.00
    Humcancelling Jazz Bass Pickup Set
    We are not authorized to ship Seymour Duncan products outside of the United States and Canada. Increased output active pickup for blues, classic rock, heavy rock and metal. The bridge...
  42. 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...
  43. Delano PC HE Series P Bass

    $132.00 - $156.00
    *For your 4, 5 and 6 String P Basses*
    Delano PC HE Series P Bass The DELANO PC HE is our extended range high-end version of this classic bass pickup. Please check the physical size of the pickups you want to replace to make sure the replacements fit properly. PC4...
  44. Delano JSBC HE Split Coil Series Skinny Soapbar

    $132.00 - $360.00
    *For your 4, 5, 6, and 7 String Basses*
    Delano JSBC HE Split Coil Series Skinny Soapbar This ultra slim “twin-coil in line” humcancelling soapstick bass-transducers are precision engineered to bridge the gap between two different schools of basspickup design. The...
  45. Delano JC HE/S Jazz Bass Single Coil

    $135.00 - $270.00
    *Sets and Singles for 5 String Basses*
    Delano JC HE/S Jazz Bass Single Coil The JC HE/S's incredibly full but tight bottom end and low mid warmth, velvet mids and sparkling top presence are the ingredients for world class bass tone, that responds flawlessly to every nuance of your...
  46. Delano MC HE/S Dual Coil Series MusicMan

    $135.00 - $172.00
    *For your 4, 5 and 6 String MusicMan Basses*
    Delano MC HE/S Dual Coil Series MusicMan The DELANO MC HE/S is our highend MM style™ dual coil humbucking pickup. Its custom coils are precision hand wound around two sturdy silicon steel blades on top of our specially engineered...
  47. 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...
  48. Delano MC AL Dual Coil Series MusicMan

    $137.00 - $169.00
    *For your 4 and 5 String MusicMan Basses*
    Delano MC AL Dual Coil Series MusicMan DELANO MC series humbucking pickups are fashioned in the popular MM Stingray™ double coil pickup shape They feature a very wide string sensing area and come in many special versions to offer the...
  49. 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...
  50. Seymour Duncan ASB Phase I Split Coil Pickups
    Out of stock

    Seymour Duncan ASB Phase I Split Coil Pickups

    Out of stock

    $139.00 - $259.00
    Split Coil Humcancelling P2 Sized Pickup Set
    We are not authorized to ship Seymour Duncan products outside of the United States and Canada. Moderate output, active "soapbar" pickups Unique split-blade design eliminates string-spacing...

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: Where Can I Buy 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

Shop By Filter