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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. Delano JC4 HE/M2 4 String Jazz S Size Split Coil Neck Pickup

    $129.00
    4 string Split Coil Jazz Bass Neck Pickup Only
    Delano JC4 HE/M2 4 String Jazz S Size Split Coil Neck Pickup A high end split coil humbucking JB™ four string pickup with the narrow sensing area of a classic single coil, the JC4 HE/M2 gives you a full range single coil tone with none...
  2. Delano JC4 AL 4 String Jazz L Size Single Coil Bridge Pickup

    $119.00
    4 string Single Coil Jazz Bass Bridge Pickup Only
    Delano JC4 AL 4 String Jazz L Size Single Coil Bridge Pickup 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 JC4 AL (alnico...
  3. Bartolini MK4CBC-B 4-String MK Soapbar Classic Bass Dual Coil Neck

    $132.00
    The musical genre versatile Classic Bass voice upgrade for Ibanez, Cort, Groove Tools, Lakland and other basses with MK-1 shape pickups.
    Bartolini MK4CBC-B 4-String MK 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...
  4. EMG 40P 4 String M4(EMG 40) Size Split Coil Pickup

    $104.00
    4 String Split Coil EMG 40 Size Pickup
    The EMG 40P is our P bass pickup in an Extended range housing for 5 string bass with the treble magnet closer to the neck (like a Spector or Yamaha bass). The EMG 40P covers a wide sonic palette of classic and modern bass sounds. Because the 40P utilizes...
  5. Delano JC4 AL 4 String Jazz S Size Single Coil Neck Pickup

    $119.00
    4 string Single Coil Jazz Bass Neck Pickup Only
    Delano JC4 AL 4 String Jazz S Size Single Coil Neck Pickup 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 JC4 AL (alnico...
  6. 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,...
  7. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. 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...
  10. Nordstrand 4 String SE and SV Jazz Bass Humbucking

    $140.00 - $298.00
    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.
    NJ4 Split Coil Split Coil Humcancelling Jazz Bass Pickups for 4 String Basses Please check the physical size of the pickups you want to replace to make sure the replacements fit properly.NJ4SE These are...
  11. Nordstrand 4-String Big Split Pickups

    $127.00 - $300.00
    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 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...
  12. 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...
  13. 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)...
  14. 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....
  15. 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...
  16. 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...
  17. Delano SBC HE/S Dual Coil Series Soapbar

    $166.00 - $332.00
    *For your 4, 5 and 6 String Basses*
    Delano SBC HE/S Dual Coil Series Soapbar DELANO SBC series bass pickups are dual coil highend electric bass humbuckers in the classic bass soapbar shapes, available for four, five, and six string basses. They represent the leading edge...
  18. 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,...
  19. 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...
  20. 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...
  21. 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...
  22. 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...
  23. 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....
  24. 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...
  25. 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...
  26. 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...
  27. 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...
  28. 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...
  29. 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....
  30. 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...
  31. 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,...
  32. 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...
  33. Bartolini 9CBJD L1/LN1 J-Bass 4-String Classic Bass Dual In-Line Coil Long Pickup Set

    $184.00
    Rich, deep, hum-free voice with high-end clarity and warmth for your J-Bass
    Bartolini 9CBJD L1/LN1 J-Bass 4-String Classic Bass Dual In-Line Coil Long Pickup Set Classic J-Bass pickups give you enhanced treble response and narrower apertures for incisive attack and focused sound without harshness. This added treble...
  34. Nordstrand 4-String Fat Stack Pickups

    $127.00 - $300.00
    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...
  35. Bartolini '2J Squared' Pickups

    $188.00 - $416.00
    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...
  36. Seymour Duncan Custom Shop

    $190.00 - $360.00
    We are not authorized to ship Seymour Duncan products outside of the United States and Canada.
  37. Nordstrand Zen Blades

    $127.00 - $360.00
    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,...
  38. Bartolini BC42J-T 4-String BC Soapbar 2J Squared Bridge 2+1 Drill 4-Cond

    $172.00
    Incredible quad-coil flexibility in the most popular 4-string soapbar shape.
    Bartolini BC42J-T 4-String BC Soapbar 2J Squared Bridge 2+1 Drill 4-Cond We started with 2 of our hugely popular 9J passive hum-cancelling Jazz bass pickups and installed them in a soapbar shell. With soapbar mounting instead of mounting ears...
  39. Bartolini BC42J-B 4-String BC Soapbar 2J Squared Neck 2+1 Drill 4-Cond

    $172.00
    Incredible quad-coil flexibility in the most popular 4-string soapbar shape.
    Bartolini BC42J-B 4-String BC Soapbar 2J Squared Neck 2+1 Drill 4-Cond We started with 2 of our hugely popular 9J passive hum-cancelling Jazz bass pickups and installed them in a soapbar shell. With soapbar mounting instead of mounting ears...
  40. Bartolini BB42J-T 4-String BB Soapbar 2J Squared Bridge 1+1 Drill 4-Cond

    $156.00
    Amazing quad-coil tonal flexibility in the original and smallest bass soapbar shape.
    Bartolini BB42J-T 4-String BB Soapbar 2J Squared Bridge 1+1 Drill 4-Cond We started with 2 of our hugely popular 9J passive hum-cancelling Jazz bass pickups and installed them in a soapbar shell. With soapbar mounting instead of mounting ears...
  41. Bartolini M442J-T 4-String M4 Soapbar 2J Squared Bridge 2+1 Drill 4-Cond

    $172.00
    Amazing quad-coil tonal flexibility in a long 4 string soapbar for wide string spacing.
    Bartolini M442J-T 4-String M4 Soapbar 2J Squared Bridge 2+1 Drill 4-Cond We started with 2 of our hugely popular 9J passive hum-cancelling Jazz bass pickups and installed them in a soapbar shell. With soapbar mounting instead of mounting ears...
  42. Bartolini M442J-B 4-String M4 Soapbar 2J Squared Neck 2+1 Drill 4-Cond

    $172.00
    Amazing quad-coil tonal flexibility in a long 4 string soapbar for wide string spacing.
    Bartolini M442J-B 4-String M4 Soapbar 2J Squared Neck 2+1 Drill 4-Cond We started with 2 of our hugely popular 9J passive hum-cancelling Jazz bass pickups and installed them in a soapbar shell. With soapbar mounting instead of mounting ears...
  43. Bartolini MK42J-T 4-String MK Soapbar 2J Squared Bridge 2+1 Drill 4-Cond

    $172.00
    A flexible coil-switching upgrade for Ibanez, Cort, Groove Tools, Lakland and other basses with MK-1 shape pickups.
    Bartolini MK42J-T 4-String MK Soapbar 2J Squared Bridge 2+1 Drill 4-Cond We started with 2 of our hugely popular 9J passive hum-cancelling Jazz bass pickups and installed them in a soapbar shell. With soapbar mounting instead of mounting ears...
  44. EMG JV52 Alnico V Pickup Set

    $179.00
    The EMG JV52-HZ Alnico V Set.
    The EMG JV52-HZ Alnico V set
  45. Bartolini P24CBC-B 4-String P2 Soapbar Classic Bass Dual Coil Neck Pickup

    $132.00
    The musical genre versatile Classic Bass voice in the long 4 string popular soapbar for wide string spacing.
    Bartolini P24CBC-B 4-String P2 Soapbar Classic Bass Dual Coil Neck Pickup 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...
  46. Bartolini P24CBC-T 4-String P2 Soapbar Classic Bass Dual Coil Bridge Pickup

    $132.00
    The musical genre versatile Classic Bass voice in the long 4 string popular soapbar for wide string spacing.
    Bartolini P24CBC-T 4-String P2 Soapbar Classic Bass Dual Coil Bridge Pickup 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...
  47. 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...
  48. 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...
  49. EMG LJVX 4 String Jazz L Size X Series Stacked Coil Bridge Pickup

    $104.00
    4 String X Series Stacked Coil Jazz Bass Bridge Pickup Only
    Available as a separate unit, the LJVX is the longer of the two pickups in the JVX Set, usually located in the bridge position.The EMG JVX Set is a mixture of old and new, utilizing traditional exposed pole pieces and EMG's X Series preamp. ...
  50. Dimarzio DP149-CR 4 String Jazz L/S Size Ultra Jazz Split Coil Set

    $169.00
    4 string Ultra Jazz Split Coil Jazz Bass Pickup Set
    DiMarzio's Ultra Jazz® pickup is just what its name implies: more of everything you want from a Jazz Bass replacement pickup.....lots more. It's fat, it's funky, it's big, and it's hum canceling. The Ultra Jazz® is available individually in...

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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