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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. Nordstrand NPVJ5S 5 String P/J Size Split Coil Set

    $298.00
    5 String NJ5S Bridge & NP5V Neck P/J Pickup Set
    NPVJ5S NJ5S-Bridge Pickup This is a split hum cancelling design. These pickups are designed to have a tone as close as possible to the single coil version. They will have a clean growl with the same interactive quality that all Nordstrands...
  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. Aguilar DCB M5 MusicMan Pickup

    $179.99
    Aguilar DBC-M5 MusicMan Pickup We are not authorized to ship Aguilar products outside of the United States and Canada. These pickups capture more harmonic content than traditional...
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. 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....
  8. Nordstrand MM5.4 Lakland 5 String DL5(MusicMan Xtend) Size Quad Coil Pickup

    $172.00
    5 string Quad Coil MusicMan Extended Size Pickup
    Quad Coil A 5 string version of the otherwise identical MM4.4, itself an accurate reproduction of an early pre-Ernie Ball pickup. It features Alnico V magnets and Heavy Forvar wire for an authentic punchy, growly, and inherently fat tone. The...
  9. Nordstrand CND Big Split 5 String for Ibanez Bridge Pickup

    $218.90
    This pickup is sized perfectly for replacement of 'Carey Nordstrand Designed' pickups that are on some 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...
  10. Nordstrand Big Split 5 String Split Coil Bridge Pickup - Bartolini P2

    $152.00
    Big Split 5 Bridge - Bartolini P2 These are the split coil version of the Big Single. They are very close to the Big Single tonally with a full rich palette. They use the same magnet layout as the Big Single, and the resultantly big...
  11. Nordstrand MM5.2 Ernie Ball 5 String MV(Ernie Ball MM) Size Dual Coil Pickup

    $140.00
    5 string Dual Coil MusicMan Ernie Ball Size Bass Pickup
    A 5 string version of the otherwise identical MM4.2, itself an accurate reproduction of an early pre-Ernie Ball pickup. It features Alnico V magnets and Heavy Forvar wire for an authentic punchy, growly, and inherently fat tone. The MM5.2 is a dual...
  12. Nordstrand MM5.2 OLP 5 String DL5(MusicMan Xtend) Size Dual Coil Pickup

    $140.00
    5 string Dual Coil Narrow Spaced MusicMan Extended Size Bass Pickup
    A 5 string version of the otherwise identical MM4.2, itself an accurate reproduction of an early pre-Ernie Ball pickup. It features Alnico V magnets and Heavy Forvar wire for an authentic punchy, growly, and inherently fat tone. The MM5.2 is a dual...
  13. Nordstrand Big Single 5 String Single Coil Neck Pickup - Bartolini P2

    $127.00
    Big Single 5 Neck - 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 can be...
  14. Nordstrand DC5 5 String Parallel Wind Dual Coil Pickup Set - Bartolini P2

    $360.00
    Parallel Dual Coil 5 Set - Bartolini P2 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 and the traditional bi-pole layout with two poles per...
  15. Nordstrand Big Split 5 String Split Coil Pickup Set - Bartolini P2

    $302.00
    Big Split 5 Set - Bartolini P2 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 the Big Single, and the resultantly big coil...
  16. 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...
  17. 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...
  18. 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

    Out of stock

    $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...
  19. 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...
  20. 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...
  21. 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...
  22. 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...
  23. 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...
  24. 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...
  25. 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...
  26. 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...
  27. Aguilar Hot Jazz Bass Pickups

    $239.99
    Aguilar Single Coil Jazz Bass Pickups
    We are not authorized to ship Aguilar products outside of the United States and Canada. With their larger, 6MM magnets and over-wound design, these pickups have a hotter output that...
  28. Aguilar 60's era Jazz Bass Pickups

    $219.99
    Aguilar 60's Style Jazz Bass Pickups
    We are not authorized to ship Aguilar products outside of the United States and Canada. The Aguilar 60's Style Jazz Bass Pickups are designed to have both clarity and warmth and will...
  29. Aguilar 70's Era Jazz Bass Pickups

    $179.99 - $219.99
    Aguilar Single Coil 70's Wind Jazz Bass Pickups
    We are not authorized to ship Aguilar products outside of the United States and Canada. Fans of the Jazz bass® know that jazz bass pickups built by Fender® in the 1970's sound...
  30. Aguilar Humcancelling Jazz Bass Pickups

    $229.99 - $309.99
    Aguilar Split Coil Humcancelling Jazz Bass Pickups
    We are not authorized to ship Aguilar products outside of the United States and Canada. A direct replacement for 4 and 5 string Fender Jazz® and other J-style basses, these split-coil...

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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