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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Bartolini 'Classic Bass' Thunderbird Dual-Coil Humcancelling
$132.00 - $264.00*Sets and Single for Gibson Thunderbird Basses*
The TBC is a (Old Thunderbird) Soapbar shaped bass pickup set for the neck and bridge position. The dual coil design features powerful lows and low-mids - bright treble. The “Classic Bass” series bass pickups are passive designs featuring...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,...Bartolini CBJD-1 'Classic Bass' Dual In-Line Humcancelling
$96.00 - $256.00CBJD1 - *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...Bartolini CBJD-3 'Classic Bass' Bright Tone Dual In-Line Humcancelling
$92.00 - $256.00CBJD3 - *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...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,...Bartolini CBJS-3 'Classic Bass' Bright Tone True Single Coil
$76.00 - $152.00*Jazz Bass Sets and Singles for 4 String Basses*
The CBJS-3 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, low mids tone. They feature a low noise single coil design. The "Classic...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...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...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...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...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”...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...Bartolini 'Classic Bass' Washburn Dual-Coil Humcancelling
$132.00 - $264.00*Sets and Single for your Washburn Bantam and some Warwick Basses*
The Washburn Dual-Coil Humcancelling is a W4 Soapbar shaped bass pickup set for the neck and bridge position. The dual coil design features powerful lows and low-mids - bright treble. The "Classic Bass" series bass pickups are passive...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...Bartolini Rickenbacker Humcancelling Replacments
$119.00 - $238.00*Sets and Singles for your 4 String Rickenbacker Bass*
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 replace to make sure the replacements fit properly. Set...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...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...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...Bartolini '2J Squared' Pickups
$188.00 - $416.002J 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...Bartolini PB4 + J44J-L 4-String b-axis PJ-Bass set
$271.00b-axis Pickups have enormous, clear tone with outstanding articulation, attack, and harmonic response. If you play jazz, rock, country, gospel, or hip-hop, you will find your voice in b-axis pickups.
Bartolini PB4 + J44J 4-String b-axis PJ-Bass - b-axis PB4 + J44J Our b-axis P and J pickups feature fully encapsulated Alnico V exposed poles, and yet they are still fully shielded like all our enclosed pickups. The cable is shielded as well....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...Bartolini 'Classic Bass' Bass Humbucker Vintage Gibson Pickups
$288.00Deep, thick Original voice upgrade for your Gibson Les Paul or Flying V Bass
Bartolini 'Classic Bass' Bass Humbucker Vintage Gibson Pickups Original Bart upgrade pickups provide bottomless lows and low-mids, their dual coil construction eliminates the noise and muddiness that vast amounts of low-end can create. The...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...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,...
