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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. Aguilar Hot P-Bass Pickups

    $149.99
    Aguilar Hot Split Coil Humcancelling P 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...
  2. Aguilar 60's Era P-Bass Pickups

    $139.99 - $169.99
    Aguilar Split Coil Humcancelling Precision Bass Pickups
    We are not authorized to ship Aguilar products outside of the United States and Canada. The Fender Precision® bass provided the big, round tone found in almost every hit song...
  3. 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...
  4. Aguilar M-Style Humbucker Musicman Pickups

    $139.99 - $159.99
    Aguilar Dual Coil MusicMan Pickup
    We are not authorized to ship Aguilar products outside of the United States and Canada. The Aguilar M-Style Humbucker Musicman Pickups recreate the classic Stingray® tone while...
  5. Seymour Duncan SRB Rickenbacker Pickups

    $129.00 - $258.00
    Dual Coil Humcancelling Rickenbacker Pickup Set
    We are not authorized to ship Seymour Duncan products outside of the United States and Canada. Humbucking upgrade for Rickenbacke® 4000 series basses for neck and bridge position. Adds...
  6. Seymour Duncan ASB Phase I Split Coil Pickups
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    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...
  7. Seymour Duncan ASB0 Blackouts Dual Coil Pickups
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    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,...
  8. Seymour Duncan Antiquity II Pickups

    $119.00 - $238.00
    '60s Style Jazz, Tele®, and Split-P Bass Pickups
    We are not authorized to ship Seymour Duncan products outside of the United States and Canada. Jazz Bass Configuration The Jazz Bass pickup is made to the specifications of the...
  9. Seymour Duncan Antiquity I Pickups

    $109.00 - $149.00
    '50s Style Jazz, Tele®, and Split-P Bass Pickups
    We are not authorized to ship Seymour Duncan products outside of the United States and Canada. Jazz Bass Configuration The neck position is wound "top going" and North polarity....
  10. 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...
  11. EMG Red Series Pickups

    $189.00
    EMG 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...
  12. 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...
  13. 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....
  14. 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...
  15. 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...
  16. Delano JSBC TF 'Times Square' Skinny Soapbar

    $180.00 - $452.00
    *For your 4, 5, and 6 String Basses*
    Delano JSBC TF 'Times Square' 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 tightfocus and pristine...
  17. Delano Xtender D/HE-M2 Split Coil Soapbar

    $169.00 - $187.00
    *For your 4, 5, and 6 String Basses*
    Delano Xtender D/HE-M2 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...
  18. 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...
  19. 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...
  20. 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...
  21. 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...
  22. 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...
  23. 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...
  24. 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....
  25. 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...
  26. 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...
  27. 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...
  28. 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...
  29. EMG JV52 Alnico V Pickup Set

    $179.00
    The EMG JV52-HZ Alnico V Set.
    The EMG JV52-HZ Alnico V set
  30. Delano PMVC AL/M2 Series P Bass

    $161.00
    *For your 4, 5 and 6 String P Basses*
    Delano PMVC AL/M2 Series P Bass The DELANO PMVC 5 AL/M2 is a split coil humbucker that bridges the gap between the classic P-Bass® pickup and popular modern designs. Two custom wound coils are the heart of it - each with two 9.5mm diameter...
  31. Nordstrand Zen Blades

    $115.00 - $328.00
    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,...
  32. Bartolini J66JD-B1 J-Bass 6 String Wide Performance Guitar J6 Classic Voice Neck Pickup

    $116.00
    Rich, deep, hum-free voice with high-end clarity and warmth for your Performance 6-String J-Bass
    Bartolini J66JD-B1 J-Bass 6 String Wide Performance Guitar J6 Classic Voice Neck Pickup Classic J-Bass pickups give you enhanced treble response and narrower apertures for incisive attack and focused sound without harshness. This added treble...
  33. Bartolini J66JD-T1 J-Bass 6 String Wide Performance Guitar J6 Classic Voice Bridge Pickup

    $116.00
    Rich, deep, hum-free voice with high-end clarity and warmth for your Performance 6-String J-Bass
    Bartolini J66JD-T1 J-Bass 6 String Wide Performance Guitar J6 Classic Voice Bridge Pickup Classic J-Bass pickups give you enhanced treble response and narrower apertures for incisive attack and focused sound without harshness. This added treble...
  34. 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...
  35. Seymour Duncan Heavy Weather 4 String Jazz Bass Pickup Set

    $198.00
    We are not authorized to ship Seymour Duncan products outside of the United States and Canada. Seymour Duncan Heavy Weather 4 String Jazz Bass Pickup Set If you're looking for a...
  36. Nordstrand 6-String Fat Stack Pickups

    $164.00 - $378.00
    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 4, 5, & 6 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...
  37. Nordstrand 6-String Big Split Pickups

    $164.00 - $378.00
    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 4, 5, & 6 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...
  38. Nordstrand 5-String Big Split Pickups

    $138.00 - $324.00
    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...
  39. Nordstrand 5-String Big Single Pickups

    $115.00 - $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...
  40. DiMarzio DP120 Model One Bass Humbucker Pickup

    $109.00
    Originally designed as a direct replacement for Gibson® EB series neck pickups, the Model One™ has found new life as a woofer/tweeter in multipickup bass setups. By combining the Model One&tradde; with Split P™, DiMarzio Model P®,...
  41. Nordstrand 4-String Fat Stack Pickups

    $115.00 - $277.00
    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 4 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...
  42. Seymour Duncan STK Stacked Coil Pickups

    $109.00 - $218.00
    Stacked Coil Humcancelling Jazz Bass Pickup Set
    We are not authorized to ship Seymour Duncan products outside of the United States and Canada. STK-J1 Classic Configuration Vintage-voiced humcancelling Stack ® pickup. Perfect...
  43. Guild BS-1 Bi-Sonic Pickup

    $125.00
    The Guild classic Bi-Sonic bass pickup is a vintage single coil re-issue of the Hagstrom pickup found on the original Guild Starfire® basses, and now the new M85 bass. Whether you want to channel your inner Jack Casady, Phil Lesh or want...
  44. Nordstrand Nordenbocker Pickup

    $119.00
    Nordbacker - Rickenbacker Replacement The classic Nordstrand Big Single is now available in Rickenbacker size, a drop-in replacement that fits without marring your bass. It even uses your stock pickup screws. Louder and more aggressive tones...
  45. Nordstrand Big BladeMan 4 String Dual Coil Pickup
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    Nordstrand Big BladeMan 4 String Dual Coil Pickup

    Out of stock

    Regular Price: $177.00

    Special Price $124.03

    Nordstrand Big BladeMan 4 String Dual Coil Pickup
    Nordstrand Big BladeMan 4 String Dual Coil Pickup Beware - this pickup emits an unsettling amount of raw power, creating the possibility that those who wield the Big BladeMan may engage in band practices and performances that may singe the...
  46. Seymour Duncan Custom Shop

    $190.00 - $360.00
    We are not authorized to ship Seymour Duncan products outside of the United States and Canada.
  47. Bartolini '2J Squared' Pickups

    $168.00 - $376.00
    2J 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...
  48. 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...
  49. Bartolini 'Original Bass' Precision Split-Coil Humcancelling

    $148.00
    *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...
  50. Bartolini 'Original Bass' Soapbar Quad-Coil Humcancelling

    $199.00 - $398.00
    *Sets and Singles availble in 5 different sizes for 5 and 6 String Basses*
    The quad coil design is splittable and features 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...

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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