Bass Pickups

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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.

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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

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  1. 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...
  2. Delano SBC TF 'Times Square' Soapbar

    $206.00 - $484.00
    *For your 4, 5, and 6 String Basses*
    Delano SBC TF 'Times Square' Soapbar DELANO SBC series bass pickups are dual-coil highend electric bass humbuckers in the classic bass soapbar shapes. They represent the leading edge in dedicated bass transducer technology. Finally your bass...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. Bartolini P Soapbar Pickups

    $136.00 - $144.00
    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...
  6. Bartolini J Soapbar Pickups

    $132.00 - $136.00
    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...
  7. Delano JC TF 'Times Square' Jazz Bass

    $180.00 - $412.00
    *For your 4, and 5 String Basses*
    Delano JC TF 'Times Square' Jazz Bass 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. The custom made "Tofferrite"...
  8. Aguilar DCB Series Pickups

    $269.99 - $299.99
    Aguilar Dual Coil Bass Pickups
    We are not authorized to ship Aguilar products outside of the United States and Canada. Aguilar DCB Series Pickups These passive, hum-cancelling pickups are engineered to...
  9. OPEN BOX Bartolini J Soapbar 5-String BD Bridge Pickup
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    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...
  10. 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...
  11. Delano JC 5 AX Active Jazz Bass Split Coil
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    Delano JC 5 AX Active Jazz Bass Split Coil

    Out of stock

    $328.00
    Delano JC 5 AX Active Jazz Bass Split Coil The active JC5 AX pickups are split coil humbuckers in American Standard® format.We have found a way to combine the vintage construction technique (fiber coil body with AlNiCo 5 magnets...
  12. Delano Hybrid Series

    $232.00
    *For your 4, and 5 String Basses*
    Delano Hybrid Series An uncompromising pickup series that combines in one single construction the two most legendary sounds in bass history! Part 1: J-Bass™ Single coil bridge pickup with the immortal characteristics of...
  13. 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

    Out of stock

    $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....
  14. 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...
  15. 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...
  16. 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...
  17. 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....
  18. 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...
  19. 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...
  20. 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...
  21. 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

    Out of stock

    $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...
  22. Lindy Fralin 5J 5 String Jazz AS L/S Single Coil Set

    $230.00
    5 String Single Coil American Standard Size Jazz Bass Pickup Set
    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 Neck...
  23. 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

    Out of stock

    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...
  24. Dimarzio DP549-BK 5 String Jazz L/L Size Ultra Jazz Split Coil Set

    $179.00
    5 string Split Coil Jazz Bass Pickup Set
    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...
  25. Dimarzio DP552-BK 5 String Jazz L/L Size Area J Split Coil Set

    $179.00
    5 string Split Coil Jazz Bass Pickup Set
    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...
  26. Bartolini 'Original Bass' Dual In-Line Humcancelling Pickups

    $96.00 - $208.00
    *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...
  27. Aguilar AG 5J-HC/CL Hum-Cancelling 5-String Pickup Set

    $259.99
    5 String Split Coil Humcancelling Jazz Bass Pickup Set
    We are not authorized to ship Aguilar products outside of the United States and Canada. Aguilar AG 5J-HC/CL Hum-Cancelling 5-String Pickup Set A direct replacement for 5-string Fender...
  28. Aguilar Super Splits Soapbars
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    Aguilar Super Splits Soapbars

    Out of stock

    $219.99 - $259.99
    Aguilar Split Coil Soapbar Bass Pickups
    We are not authorized to ship Aguilar products outside of the United States and Canada. The Super Splits® Pickups are voiced to create rich bass tone: crisp and open treble, barking...
  29. 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...
  30. 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

    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...
  31. 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

    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...
  32. 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...
  33. Delano Xtender D/HE Split Coil Soapbar

    $148.00 - $187.00
    *For your 4, 5, and 6 String Basses*
    Delano Xtender D/HE Split Coil Soapbar The TheXtender bass pickup range is made to bring up the sound of your instrument to new frontiers. You most certainly have never expirienced fat bass tone voiced that pure and sweet ever before. Imagine...
  34. 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...
  35. 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...
  36. 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...
  37. 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....
  38. Delano JC AL/M2 Jazz Bass Humbucking Series

    $143.00 - $299.00
    Sets and Singles for 4 & 5 String Basses
    Delano JC AL/M2 Jazz Bass Humbucking 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. The JC AL/M2 (alnico split coil)...
  39. 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...
  40. 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...
  41. 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...
  42. 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...
  43. 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...
  44. Delano DJC Double Jazz

    $230.00 - $365.00
    *For your 4 and 5 String Basses*
    Delano DJC Double Jazz A quad coil, double humbucking unit, our DJC pickup in a twin JB format features almost limitless coil configurations, like series, parallel -or in-line humbucking modes to obtain a myriad of useful tonal possibilities. ...
  45. Delano PC AL Series P Bass

    $153.00 - $156.00
    *For your 4, 5 and 6 String P Basses*
    Delano PC AL Series P Bass The DELANO PC series offers a range of different transducer designs in the familiar Precison Bass™ pickup shape.They are direct retrofit units and can be installed in any electric bass that is outfitted with...
  46. 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...
  47. Delano Xtender HE/S Dual Coil Soapbar

    $169.00 - $374.00
    *For your 4, 5, and 6 String Basses*
    Delano Xtender HE/S Dual Coil Soapbar The TheXtender bass pickup range is made to bring up the sound of your instrument to new frontiers. You most certainly have never expirienced fat bass tone voiced that pure and sweet ever before. Imagine...
  48. Delano Xtender HE Quad Coil Soapbar

    $201.00 - $454.00
    *For your 4, 5, and 6 String Basses*
    Delano Xtender HE Quad Coil Soapbar The TheXtender bass pickup range is made to bring up the sound of your instrument to new frontiers. You most certainly have never expirienced fat bass tone voiced that pure and sweet ever before. Imagine...
  49. 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...
  50. Delano SBC HE/S-4 Quad Coil Series Soapbar

    $195.00 - $390.00
    *For your 4,5 and 6 String Basses*
    Delano SBC HE/S-4 Quad Coil Series Soapbar We took the development of our soapbar bass humbuckers another big step further by incorporating four separate coils. The result is the same great bass tone of our SBC HE/S, plus options, options,...

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

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