Guitar Pickups
The backbone to your tone. Electric guitar pickups create the amplified sound when you plug in and play.
The backbone to your tone. Electric guitar pickups create the amplified sound when you plug in and play.
The different types - single coils, humbuckers, PAF, and P90s - help sculpt your sound. Our range includes brands like DiMarzio, Seymour Duncan, and Bare Knuckle - all with Gear4music’s 30-day money-back guarantee. Find the ideal pickups for your guitar and style.More guitar pickups at Gear4music
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Seymour Duncan Slash Alnico II Pro Neck Humbucker, Nickel
EMG 57/66 Humbucker Pickup Set, Black
EMG JH-SET James Hetfield Set, Long Shaft Pots, Chrome
EMG Jim Root Daemonum Set Floyd Spacing Long Shaft, Black
EMG Jim Root Daemonum Set Long Shaft, Black
Lace Sensor Tele Plus Single Coil Set
Seymour Duncan Antiquity P90 Dog Ear Pickup, Neck Black
Boss GK-5 Divided Pickup for Electric Guitar
Seymour Duncan Antiquity P90 Soapbar Pickup, Bridge Black
EMG Jim Root Daemonum Set, Zebra
Seymour Duncan Antiquity Neck Humbucker, Nickel
Seymour Duncan Antiquity P90 Dog Ear Pickup, Bridge Black
Bare Knuckle Boot Camp Old Guard Single Coil ST Set, White
Fender Custom Michael Landau CuNiFe Wide Range Humbucker Bridge Pickup
Fender Custom Michael Landau CuNiFe Wide Range Humbucker Neck Pickup
Gibson Custombucker, Zebra
Gibson Custombucker, Double Black
EMG Jim Root Daemonum Set Floyd Spacing, Black
EMG Jim Root Daemonum Set, Black
Fender Custom Shop Fat '50s Stratocaster Pickups, Set of 3
EMG Jmaster Loaded Pickup Set, Black
EMG SA Single Coil Pickup Set, Black
Seymour Duncan Antiquity II Mini Neck Humbucker Pickup
Seymour Duncan Antiquity Bridge Humbucker, Gold
Seymour Duncan Antiquity Neck Humbucker, Gold
Fender Strat SSS V Noiseless Pre-Wired Pickguard, WBW
EMG James Hetfield Pickup Set, Chrome
Seymour Duncan Antiquity II Jazz Model Neck Pickup, Black
Fender Custom Shop Fat 60s Stratocaster Pickups
Fender Strat SSS V Noiseless Pre-Wired Pickguard, BWB
Fishman PRF-STR-WH3 Fluence Multi Voice Single Width Strat Pickup Set, White
EMG Jmaster Loaded Pickup Set, White
EMG JMaster Loaded Pickup Set, Ivory
Fishman Powerbridge Tune-O-Matic
Fishman Fluence Modern 3-Voice 7-String Humbucker Set, White
Fishman Fluence 3-Voice Modern 7-String Humbucker Set, Black Plastic
Fender CuNiFe Stratocaster Pickup Set
EMG SA Single Coil Pickup Set, Ivory
Fishman PRF-COC-BW1 Fluence Open Core Classic 6 String Humbucker Bridge, White
Bare Knuckle Piledriver T Single Coil Set, Nickel
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About Electric Guitar Pickups
Electric guitar pickups are pivotal in shaping your guitar's voice, converting string vibrations into the electric signals that form your distinct sound. At Gear4music, our range encompasses every type from the foundational designs to modern innovations, ensuring every musician finds their ideal match.
Single-Coil: The classic and original style of pickup, these typically produce an airy and twangy sound that suits funk and blues to a tee. Fender and Seymour Duncan offer a range of single-coils known for their crisp and articulate tones.
Humbuckers: Designed to cancel out electrical hum and noise, humbuckers offer a thicker, fuller sound ideal for rock and heavy metal. Brands like Gibson and DiMarzio are renowned for their rich, deep humbucking pickups that enhance sustain and distortion.
P90s: A middle ground between single-coils and humbuckers, P90 pickups provide a warmer tone than single-coils but retain more clarity and crispness than many humbuckers, perfect for jazz and classic rock.
Active/Passive Pickups: Active pickups, such as those from EMG and Fishman, use a battery-powered preamp to boost signal strength, ensuring high output and low noise—ideal for metal musicians. Passive pickups, from legends like Bare Knuckle and MojoTone, offer dynamic range and vintage warmth without extra electronics.
Magnet Types: The type of magnet used in a pickup—commonly Alnico or Ceramic—affects its tone. Alnico magnets, found in many vintage-style pickups, deliver a warm, smooth sound, while Ceramic magnets, often used in modern pickups, provide a brighter, more edgy tone.
Windings: The number of windings around a pickup's magnet also influences its output and tone. Fewer windings result in a cleaner, sharper sound, while more windings typically yield a warmer tone with higher output.
Explore our extensive catalogue to find the perfect pickup for your musical journey, supported by our fast delivery service and three-year warranty
FAQs
What do pickups do?
Pickups are essential components in electric guitars that convert string vibrations into electrical signals, enabling amplification. Different types of pickups, such as single-coil, humbucker, and P90, produce varying sound qualities suited to different music styles.
Are pickups and humbuckers the same?
Pickups are the general term for devices in electric guitars that capture string vibrations. Humbuckers, a type of pickup, are designed to reduce noise and hum, providing a richer, fuller sound.
Why are pickups called pickups?
Pickups are called so because they 'pick up' the vibrations of guitar strings, converting these into electrical signals that can be amplified and shaped into sound.
