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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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EMG 5SW pickup set for 5-string NS design EUB
$120.005SW pickup set for NS design EUB
EMG 5SW pickup set for 5-string NS design EUB5SW pickup set for NS design EUB Includes; 6 pickups with preamp and wiring for the pickups and preamp. Does not include any controls (volume, etc.).EMG 4SW pickup set for 4-string NS design EUB
$109.004SW pickup set for NS design EUB
EMG 4SW pickup set for 4-string NS design EUB4SW pickup set for NS design EUB Includes; 4 pickups with preamp and wiring for the pickups and preamp. Does not include any controls (volume, etc.).EMG 35P4AX 4 String M3(EMG 35) Size X Series Pickup Alnico
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$109.00Magnet Type: A Resonant Frequency (KHz) 2.61 Output Voltage (Finger, Thumb) 2.00 Output Voltage (Thump) 8.50 Output Noise (60 Hz) -101 Output Impedance (Kohm) 2.0 Current@9V(Microamps) 80 Battery Life (Hours) 3000 MaximumSupply(VoltsDC) 27 Alnico...EMG LC - Les Claypool Signature Series Precision Bass Pickup Set
$149.00The LC Set pairs a custom version of the EMG PA with a new brushed gold cover
Les Claypool LC Pickup Set This set pairs a custom version of the EMG PA with a new brushed gold cover, bringing a new aesthetic to the tried and true EMG formula, defying the laws of the traditional P. Having spent decades as an EMG...EMG 45HZ 6 String M5(EMG 45) Pickup
$109.00The EMG 45HZ, is our passive Extended series pickup for 6 string bass.
The EMG 45HZ, is our passive Extended series pickup for 6 string bass. This modern passive model features a humbucking design for low noise and plenty of output. Using ceramic bar magnets with steel, the tone is warm with a smooth attack and a big...Aero MM4 PHC 4 String Parallel Wind MM Size Dual Coil Pickup
$320.004-String Parallel Dual Coil Humcancelling MusicMan Pickup
The MMPHC Pickup is a parallel humcancelling MusicMan version designed for use with or without a preamp. Either coil can be used as single coil pickup. This pickup utilizes Alnico V magnet. This pickup is intended for 19.20mm spacing Please...Aero MM4 Std 4 String Series Wind MM Size Dual Coil Pickup
$310.004-String Dual Coil Humcancelling MusicMan Pickup
A modern version of the original Stingray pickup. The magnets are flush with the bottom of the cover which means it doesn't require the second deeper route of the Stingray pickup. The magnets are exposed, but flat with the cover (i.e. no radius). The...Aero Type 1 PJ 4 String Jazz S Size Humcancelling Neck Pickup
$300.004-String Split Coil Humcancelling Jazz Bass Neck Pickup Only
The Type 1 PJ4-N is a 'short' sized Jazz bass pickup intended for the neck position on 4-string Jazz basses. These are a P-bass pickup in a J-bass shell with a split coil humcancelling coil structure that utilizes Alnico V magnets. This pickup...Aero Type 1 PJ 4 String Jazz L Size Humcancelling Bridge Pickup
$300.00The Type 1 PJ4-B is a 'long' sized Jazz bass pickup intended for the bridge position on 4-string Jazz basses. These are a P-bass pickup in a J-bass shell with a split coil humcancelling coil structure that utilizes Alnico V magnets. This pickup...Aero Type 4 4 String Precision Size Humcancelling Pickup
$290.004-String Split Coil Humcancelling P-Bass Pickup
The Type 4 PE Bass is a replacement pickup for 4-String Fender Precision Basses, and other P-basses. These utilize Alnico V Rectangle magnet's and are built by hand to provide the highest quality available for P-bass. This pickup is intended...Aero Type 4A 4 String Precision Size Humcancelling Pickup
$245.004-String Split Coil Humcancelling P-bass Pickups
The Type 4A PE Bass is a replacement pickup for 4-String Fender Precision Basses, and other P-basses. These utilize Alnico V Rectangle magnet's and are built by hand to provide the highest quality available for P-bass. Tonally similar to the...Aero Type 2 4 String Precision Size Humcancelling Pickup
$250.004-String Split Coil Humcancelling P-Bass Pickup
The Type 2 PE Bass is a replacement pickup for 4-String Fender Precision Basses, and other P-basses. These utilize Alnico V magnet's and are built by hand to provide the highest quality available for P-bass. These are a low impedance model that...Aero Type 1 4 String Precision Size Humcancelling Pickup
$240.004-String Split Coil Humcancelling P-Bass Pickup
The Type 1 PE Bass is a replacement pickup for 4-String Fender Precision Basses, and other P-basses. These utilize Alnico V magnet's and are built by hand to provide the highest quality available for P-bass. These are wound like the original...Aero Instrument - SCPB-4 Type 1 Pickup
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$170.004-String Single Coil 51-P Size P-bass Pickup
The Type 1 SCPB is a 4-String pickup intended for the neck position on Fender 51 Tele Style P-Bass that utilize a single coil pickup in the neck position. This pickup uses Alnico V magnets that are flush with the bobbin flatwork, and not radiused to...Aero Type 4 4 String Jazz S Size Single Coil Neck Pickup
$235.004 String Single Coil Jazz Bass Neck Pickup
The Type 4 JB4 is 4-String neck pickup for Jazz Basses with a 'long' sized pickup in the bridge position and a 'short' in the neck position. These utilize 1/4" Alnico V magnet's and are built by hand to provide the highest quality available for Jazz...Aero Type 4 4 String Jazz L Size Single Coil Bridge Pickup
$235.004 String Single Coil Jazz Bass Bridge Pickup
The Type 4 JB4 is 4-String bridge pickup for Jazz Basses with a 'long' sized pickup in the bridge position and a 'short' in the neck position. These utilize 1/4" Alnico V magnet's and are built by hand to provide the highest quality available for Jazz...Aero Type 4A 4 String Mustang Size Humcancelling Pickup
$190.004-String Split-Coil Humcancelling Mustang Pickup
The Type 4A Mustang Pickup is an exact replacement designed with better frequency response than the original. This pickup is built using the re-issue bobbin size. Mustang pickups are series hum bucking (SHB), the same as a PB pickup. Pickup covers...Aero Type 4A 4 String Jazz L Size Single Coil Bridge Pickup
$220.004 String Single Coil Jazz Bass Bridge Pickup Only
The Type 4 JB4-B is a 'long' sized Jazz bass pickup intended for the bridge position on 4-string Jazz basses. These utilize 1/4" Alnico V magnet's and are built by hand to provide the highest quality available for Jazz bass. Tonally these are...Aero Type 4A 4 String Jazz S Size Single Coil Neck Pickup
$220.004-String Single Coil Jazz Bass Neck Pickup Only
The Type 4 JB4-N is a 'short' sized Jazz bass pickup intended for the neck position on 4-string Jazz basses. These utilize 1/4" Alnico V magnet's and are built by hand to provide the highest quality available for Jazz bass. Tonally these are...Aero Type 3 4 String Jazz L Size Single Coil Bridge Pickup
$190.004-String Single Coil Jazz Bass Bridge Pickup Only
The Type 3 JB4-B is a 'long' sized Jazz bass pickup intended for the bridge position on 4-string Jazz basses. These utilize Alnico II magnet's and are built by hand to provide the highest quality available for Jazz bass. Tonally these are different...Aero Type 3 4 String Jazz S Size Single Coil Neck Pickup
$190.004-String Single Coil Jazz Bass Neck Pickup Only
The Type 3 JB4-N is a 'short' sized Jazz bass pickup intended for the neck position on 4-string Jazz basses. These utilize Alnico II magnet's and are built by hand to provide the highest quality available for Jazz bass. Tonally these are different...Aero Instrument - SCPB-1 Type 1 Pickup (No Radius)
$160.00The Type 1 SCPB is a 4-String pickup intended for the neck position on Fender 51 Tele Style P-Bass that utilize a single coil pickup in the neck position. This pickup uses Alnico V magnets that are flush with the bobbin flatwork, and not radiused to...Aero Instrument - SCPB-1 Type 1 Pickup (7.25in Radius)
$170.00The Type 1 SCPB is a 4-String pickup intended for the neck position on Fender 51 Tele Style P-Bass that utilize a single coil pickup in the neck position. This pickup uses Alnico V magnets that are not flush with the bobbin flatwork, and radii to the...Aero Instrument - JB4 Type 1 - Bridge Pickup
$170.004-String Single Coil Jazz Bass Bridge Pickup Only
The Type 1 JB4-B is a 'long' sized Jazz bass pickup intended for the bridge position on 4-string Jazz basses. These pickups won Bass Player's Magazine coveted "Top Tone" award. These pickups feature strong and heavy low end, crisp and distinct upper...Aero Type 1 4 String MusicMaster Size Single Coil Pickup
$140.004-String Single Coil MusicMaster Pickup
The Type 1 MusicMasterer is a 4-String pickup intended for the neck position on Fender MusicMaster basses that utilize a single coil pickup in the neck position. This pickup uses Alnico V magnets that are flush with the bobbin flatwork, and not radiused...Aero Type 2 4 String Jazz L Size Single Coil Bridge Pickup
$175.004-String Single Coil Jazz Bass Bridge Pickup Only
The Type 2 JB4-B is a 'long' sized Jazz bass pickup intended for the bridge position on 4-string Jazz basses. These utilize Alnico V magnet's and are built by hand to provide the highest quality available for Jazz bass. These pickups are lower...Aero Type 2 4 String Jazz S Size Single Coil Neck Pickup
$175.004-String Single Coil Jazz Bass Neck Pickup Only
The Type 2 JB4-N is a 'short' sized Jazz bass pickup intended for the neck position on 4-string Jazz basses. These utilize Alnico V magnet's and are built by hand to provide the highest quality available for Jazz bass. These pickups are lower...Aero Type 1 4 String Jazz S Size Single Coil Neck Pickup
$170.004-String Single Coil Jazz Bass Neck Pickup Only
The Type 1 JB4-N is a 'short' sized Jazz bass pickup intended for the neck position on 4-string Jazz basses. These pickups won Bass Player's Magazine coveted "Top Tone" award. These pickups feature strong and heavy low end, crisp and distinct upper...EMG MMHZ 4 String MusicMan Size Dual Coil Pickup
$109.004 string HZ MusicMan Pickup
EMG MMHZ 4 String MusicMan Size Dual Coil Pickup EMG's Music Man Bass replacement, the MMHZ packs a passive pickup and a dual-coil design which gives an abundance of output without a lot of noise. The ceramic and steel design endows the unit...EMG PHZ 4 String Precision Size Split Coil Pickup
$104.004 string Split Coil Pbass Pickup
The passive version of our original P design, the PHZ covers a wide sonic palette of classic and modern bass sounds. Because the PHZ utilizes ceramic magnets coupled with short, squat coils, the tone has alot of high-end articulation, warmth, and incredible...Aero Type 1 4 String Jazz L/S Size Humcancelling Set
$600.004-String Split Coil Humcancelling Jazz Bass Pickup Set
The Type 1 PJ4 is a 4-String pickup set for Jazz Basses with a 'long' sized pickup in the bridge position and a 'short' in the neck position. . These are a P-bass pickup in a J-bass shell with a split coil humcancelling coil structure that utilizes...Aero Type 1 4 String P/J Size Humcancelling Set
$540.004-String Split Coil Humcancelling P/J Bass Pickup Set
Aero Type 1 PE and Type 1 PJ4-B P/J Pickup Set The Type 1 PE Bass is a replacement pickup for 4-String Fender Precision Basses, and other P-basses. These utilize Alnico V magnet's and are built by hand to provide the highest quality available...Aero Type 3 4 String Jazz L/S Size Single Coil Set
$380.004-String Single Coil Jazz Bass Pickup Set
The Type 3 JB4 is a 4-String pickup set for Jazz Basses with a 'long' sized pickup in the bridge position and a 'short' in the neck position. These utilize Alnico V magnet's and are built by hand to provide the highest quality available for Jazz bass. Tonally...Aero Type 4A 4 String Jazz L/S Size Single Coil Set
$440.004-String Single Coil Jazz Bass Pickup Set
The Type 4 JB4 is 4-String pickup set for Jazz Basses with a 'long' sized pickup in the bridge position and a 'short' in the neck position. . These utilize 1/4" Alnico V magnet's and are built by hand to provide the highest quality available for Jazz...Aero Type 1 4 String P/J Size Set
$410.004-String Single Coil P/J Bass Pickup Set
Aero Type 1 PE and Type 1 JB4-B P/J Pickup Set The Type 1 PE Bass is a replacement pickup for 4-String Fender Precision Basses, and other P-basses. These utilize Alnico V magnet's and are built by hand to provide the highest quality available...Aero Type 2 4 String P/J Size Set
$425.004-String Single Coil J and Split Coil Humcancelling P P/J Bass Pickup Set
Aero Type 2 PE and Type 2 JB4-B P/J Pickup Set The Type 2 PE Bass is a replacement pickup for 4-String Fender Precision Basses, and other P-basses. These utilize Alnico V magnet's and are built by hand to provide the highest quality available...Aero Type 4A 4String P/J Size Set
$480.004-String Single Coil J and Split Coil Humcancelling P P/J Bass Pickup Set
Aero Type 4A PE and Type 4A JB4-B P/J Pickup Set The Type 4A PE Bass is a replacement pickup for 4-String Fender Precision Basses, and other P-basses. These utilize Alnico V Rectangle magnet's and are built by hand to provide the highest quality...EMG Victor Wooten 4 String P/J Size Set
$199.994 String Stacked & Split Coil P/J Pickup Set
The PAX provides increased headroom giving the voicing an organic and open tone while still maintaining the clarity and response that EMG’s are renowned for. This new addition differs in that it uses Alnico V magnets instead of the ceramic magnets...Aero Type 1 4 String Jazz L/S Size Single Coil Set
$340.004-String Single Coil Jazz Bass Pickup Set
The Type 1 JB4 is a 4-String pickup set for Jazz Basses with a 'long' sized pickup in the bridge position and a 'short' in the neck position. These pickups won Bass Player's Magazine coveted "Top Tone" award. These pickups feature strong and heavy...Aero Type 2 4 String Jazz L/S Size Single Coil Set
$350.004-String Single Coil Jazz Bass Pickup Set
The Type 2 JB4 is a 4-String pickup set for Jazz Basses with a 'long' sized pickup in the bridge position and a 'short' in the neck position. These utilize Alnico V magnet's and are built by hand to provide the highest quality available for Jazz bass. These...EMG T System Control Plate and Pickup Set
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$299.99The new EMG T-System is a completely solderless replacement for your existing Tele style guitar.
The new EMG T-System is a completely solderless replacement for your existing Tele style guitar. This pickup system comes with our original EMG T Set for a tone that is brilliant, responsive, and whisper quiet. We've mounted and wired the switch, volume...EMG PJCSX 4 String P/J Size X Series Set
$189.004 String Humcancelling P/J Pickup Set
Combining our PX-CS and a versatile LJX-CS, the PJCXS set provides increased headroom giving the voicing a more open tone while retaining the clarity and response that EMG's are renowned for. Both the pickups in this set are loaded with ceramic steel...EMG PJAX 4 String P/J Size X Series Set
$189.004 String Humcancelling P/J Bass Pickup Set
Combining our PAX and a versatile LJAX, the PJAX set provides increased headroom giving the voicing an organic and open tone while still maintaining the clarity and response that EMG's are renowned for. The PAX adds warmth, and incredible low end punch,...EMG J System Control Plate and Pickup Set
$209.00EMG’s classic J pickups are now available in a completely solderless system that includes everything you’ll need to swap your Jazz Bass pickups with no hassle.
EMG's classic J pickups are now available in a completely solderless system that includes everything you'll need to swap your Jazz Bass pickups with no hassle. We've mounted and wired everything to your new control plate - volume, volume and tone pot....EMG JV52 Pickup Set
$179.00The EMG JV52-HZ Set is a new passive vintage style pickup designed by EMG founder Rob Turner.
The EMG JV52-HZ Set is a new passive vintage style pickup designed by EMG founder Rob Turner. The front/neck pickup has Alnico 5 pole magnets and the bridge pickup has Alnico 2 pole magnets making for one of the most unique J...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...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...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...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...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....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...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...EMG PA Series Precision Bass Pickup
$104.00 - $119.00*For 4 String Basses*
The PA pickup is based on the originals EMG P but utilizes Alnico V magnets instead of ceramic. This gives the PA a warmer tone that has more vintage character. Because the PA utilizes Alnico V magnets coupled with short, squat coils, the tone...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...EMG JA Series Jazz Bass
$179.00 - $189.00*For 4 String Basses*
The JA Set is based off EMG's original J, but uses radiused Alnico V magnets instead of ceramic. This creates a tone that is warm and open for a more vintage sound with a similar broad frequency range and clarity of the original. The JA provides...EMG JV Series Jazz Bass
$99.00 - $189.00*For 4 String Basses*
The EMG JV Set is a mixture of old and new, utilizing traditional exposed pole pieces and EMG's active circuitry. Developed to deliver the classic tone and look of a vintage Jazz Bass without the noise often associated with vintage passive pickups....EMG JCS Series Jazz Bass
$179.00 - $189.00*For 4 String Basses*
The JCS Set features pickups that utilize ceramic magnets with steel pole pieces with our original J preamp. This twist on jazz bass tone, gives players a much warmer sound and a smoother attack with less high end presence. The JCS Set is less...EMG PJ Series for P/J Bass
$189.00*For 4 and 5 String Basses*
The EMG PJ Set provides bass players flexibility with a wide range of tonal combinations. EMG's original P adds warmth, and incredible low end punch, while the LJ provides a tight mid-range with dynamic high end response for a well defined attack....EMG GZR 'Geezer Butler' Signature Series
$109.00 - $179.00*For 4 String Basses*
EMG along with legendary artist Geezer Butler have collaborated to develop the GZR-P and GZR-PJ signature bass pickup sets. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame bass player started working with EMG founder Rob Turner in 2011, looking to recreate the...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...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...EMG TB Series Thunderbird Bass
$99.00 - $119.00*For 4 String Basses*
EMG Thunderbird size pickups are available for the String bass guitar in a wide array of different coil configurations to provide you the player with different tonal options for your bass. All EMG pickups are humcancelling and available in Stacked...EMG HB Series Bass
$99.00*For 4 String Basses*
EMG HB size pickups are available for the 4 String bass guitar to provide you the player with different tonal options for your bass. All EMG pickups are hum cancelling and the HB size pickups are a Split Coil P-style construction design. EMG's...EMG Red Series Pickups
$189.00EMG Red Series Pickups
EMG Red Series Pickups Thanks to the EMG Red Series, some of your favorite pickups are ready to make a bold visual statement! The Red Series includes humbucking and single-coil pickups. Package Includes: (but...EMG B245 Pickup Buss
$12.00The B245 EMG Pickup Buss is used on two pickup guitars that have a selection switch. The buss provides a convenient way to install either Active or Passive EMG Pickups without soldering.EMG LJA Long Jazz Bass Bridge Pickup
$99.00The EMG-LJA is the longer of the two pickups in the EMG-JA Set and is usually located in the bridge position.
EMG LJA Long Jazz Bass Bridge Pickup Available as a separate units, the LJA (long) and SJA (short) are the two pickups in our JA Set, the LJA usually located in the bridge position and the SJA located in the neck. The JA Set is based off EMG's...
