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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Fishman Fluence 3-Voice Modern 7-String Humbucker Set, Black Plastic
Fender CuNiFe Stratocaster Pickup Set
EMG SA Single Coil Pickup Set, Ivory
Bare Knuckle Piledriver T Single Coil Set, Nickel
Bare Knuckle Brown Sugar Single Coil T Set, Nickel
Bare Knuckle The Boss Tele Pickup Set, Open Coil
Seymour Duncan Distortion Mayhem Pickup Set - SH-6, Black
Seymour Duncan Hot Rodded Humbucker Set - SH-4/SH-2, Black
Seymour Duncan Vintage Blues Pickup Set - SH-1, Black
Fishman PRF-MS6-KE1 Fluence Killswitch Engage 6 String Humbucking Pickup Set
Seymour Duncan Antiquity Bridge Humbucker, Nickel
EMG S Single Coil Pickup Set, Black
Fishman Fluence 3-Voice Modern Humbucker Set, Gold
EMG Steve Lukather SL20 Pickup, Black
EMG Dual Mode 57/66 Set Long Shaft Pots, Black
Lace Sensor Finger Burners Humbucker Set, Burnt Chrome
Fishman Fluence Open Core Classic 7 String Humbucker Set, Black
Seymour Duncan Antiquity JB Pickup, Black
Fishman Fluence Tosin Abasi 8 String Humbucker Set - Nearly New
Fishman Fluence Tosin Abasi 6-String Pickup Set, White
Fishman Fluence Will Adler Humbucker Pickup Set, Vintage
Fishman Fluence Custom Matt Heafy 6-String Humbucker Set
EMG Kirk Hammett KH20 Pickup Set, Black
Bare Knuckle Boot Camp True Grit Humbucker Set, Black
Fishman PRF-MS6-TA2 Fluence Tosin Abasi Humbucker Pickup Set
Fishman Fluence Tosin Abasi 7-String Humbucker Set
Fender Strat SSS Fat 50's Pre-Wired Pickguard, BWB
Fishman Fluence Modern 7-String, 3 Voices, Set, Black Nickel
Fishman Fluence Tosin Abasi 8 String Humbucker Set
EMG Dual Mode 57/66 Set Floyd Spacing, Black
Fender Strat SSS Custom 69 Pre-Wired Pickguard, BWB
Fender Strat SSS Custom 69 Pre-Wired Pickguard, WBW
Fender Strat SSS Custom 69 Pre-Wired Pickguard, Tortoise Shell
Fender Strat SSS Texas Special Pre-Wired Pickguard, Tortoise Shell
Seymour Duncan STHR-1 Hot Rails Set, Black
Seymour Duncan AHB-1 Blackouts Pickup Set, Black
Seymour Duncan Phat Cat Set, Nickel Cover
Fender Strat SSS Texas Special Pre-Wired Pickguard, BWB
Seymour Duncan Black Winter Humbucker Set, Black
Fender Strat SSS 57/62 Pre-Wired Pickguard, WBW
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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.