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 SSL-4 Quarter Pound Flat Strat Pickup
Seymour Duncan STL-3 Quarter Pound Single Coil, Black
Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB Model Pickup, Black
Seymour Duncan SHR-1 Hot Rails Neck Pickup for Strat, White
Fender Tex-Mex Stratocaster Pickups, White, Set of 3
Fender Pure Vintage 65 Jazzmaster Pickup, 2 Set
Fender Strat SSS Tex Mex Pre-Wired Pickguard, Tortoise Shell
Fender Ultra Noiseless Telecaster Vintage Set
Fender Gen 4 Noiseless Telecaster Pickups Set
Lace Sensor Gold SSS Set, White
Fishman VT Powerbridge Electric Guitar Pickup
Fender Gen 4 Noiseless Stratocaster Pickups
Fender Custom Shop Texas Special Stratocaster Pickups Set
Bare Knuckle Juggernaut Bridge Humbucker, Nickel 50mm
Seymour Duncan California 50’s Pickup Set - SSL-1
Fishman Fluence Multi-Voice Loaded Single Width Pickup Set, Black
Lace Sensor Hot Gold Loaded Pickguard SSS, White
Lace Sensor Blue/Silver/Red Loaded Pickguard SSS, White
Lace Sensor Gold Loaded Pickguard SSS, Black
Lace Sensor Gold Loaded Pickguard SSS, White
Bare Knuckle PG Blues Set, Nickel
Bare Knuckle Boot Camp Old Guard Single Coil ST Bridge Pickup, White
DiMarzio ISCV2 Evolution Single Coil Pickup, Middle, Chrome
Bare Knuckle Boot Camp Brute Force Single Coil T Bridge Pickup, Black
Gretsch Pickup, Filter'Tron, Bridge, Nickel
Gretsch Pickup, Filter'Tron, Neck, Nickel
Bare Knuckle Boot Camp True Grit Single Coil T Bridge Pickup, Black
Seymour Duncan SSL-5 Custom Staggered Strat Pickup, Left Hand
EMG 85 Active Humbucker Pickup, Black
EMG 81 Humbucker Pickup, Black
Fender Tex-Mex Tele Pickups, Set of Two
DiMarzio Satch Track Neck Chrome Guitar Pickup DP425C
EMG 60 Active Humbucker Pickup, Black
DiMarzio DP110 FS-1 Strat Single Coil Pickup, Black
DiMarzio DP175S True Velvet Middle Strat Single Coil Pickup, Black
DiMarzio DP402 Virtual Vintage Blues Hum Cancelling Pickup, White
DiMarzio DP415 Area 58 Hum Cancelling Strat Single Coil Pickup, Black
DiMarzio DP155 The Tone Zone Humbucker Guitar Pickup, Black
Seymour Duncan STL-1 54 Lead for Tele
Seymour Duncan STR-3 Quarter Pound Neck Pickup for Tele
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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. These pickups are often favoured for their clarity and responsiveness.
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. This type of guitar pickup is a popular choice for high-gain styles.
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. These versatile units suit players looking for balanced tonal character.
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. This choice has a noticeable impact on your guitar's personality.
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. This balance between clarity and power is key when choosing electric guitar pickups.
Explore our extensive selection of guitar pickups—including single-coil, humbucker, and P90 models—to find the perfect fit for your guitar and style. With fast delivery and a three-year warranty, Gear4music makes upgrading your sound simple and reliable.
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.
