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    • Humbucker Pickups

    Humbucker are a double-coil pickup used commonly in Gibson Les Pauls and other similar style electric guitars.
    We carry humbuckers for virtually any application.
    From vintage to modern, 6 string to extended range models, active to passive, industry leaders to small boutique builders, options for a budget to some of the best money can buy!

    You will find Humbucker pickups from brands such as DiMarzio, Seymour Duncan, Suhr, Railhammer, and Lace.

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    • EMG 89 Active Dual Mode Humbucker - black EMG 89 Active Dual Mode Humbucker - black
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      EMG 89 Active Dual Mode Humbucker - black

      The EMG 89 Active Dual Mode Humbucker - black. FREE shipping anywhere in the USA! Featuring two pickups in one, the 89 is loaded with alnico V magnets and has separate preamps each providing custom outputs for both dual coil and single coil modes. In...
      ៛524,287.80
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    • Seymour Duncan SH-2 Jazz Neck Humbucker - white Seymour Duncan SH-2 Jazz Neck Humbucker - white
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      Seymour Duncan SH-2 Jazz Neck Humbucker - white

      The Seymour Duncan SH-2 Jazz Neck Humbucker - white. FREE shipping anywhere in the USA! Application Classic moderate output humbucker. Especially popular in neck position. Don't let the name fool you; it's not only great for jazz, but also country,...
      ៛402,360.40
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    • EMG HZ H4A Passive Humbucker pickup - chrome EMG HZ H4A Passive Humbucker pickup - chrome
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      EMG HZ H4A Passive Humbucker pickup - chrome

      The EMG HZ H4A Passive Humbucker pickup - chrome. FREE shipping anywhere in the USA! Endowed with warmth, body and clarity, the H4A is a very versatile pickup and is perfect for everything from blues to rock to metal. The tone is very well-balanced, with...
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    • EMG 81-7X Active Seven String Humbucker - black EMG 81-7X Active Seven String Humbucker - black
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      EMG 81-7X Active Seven String Humbucker - black

      EMG 81-7X Active Seven String Humbucker - black FREE shipping anywhere in the USA! The 81-7X is a high output pickup designed especially for the 7-string lead guitarist. The 81-7X is at its best for high volume overdrive and amps with a master volume...
      ៛524,287.80
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    • EMG Kerry King Humbucker Set - black w/PA2 preamp EMG Kerry King Humbucker Set - black w/PA2 preamp
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      EMG Kerry King Humbucker Set - black w/PA2 preamp

      The EMG Kerry King Humbucker Set - black w/PA2 preamp. FREE shipping anywhere in the USA! When Slayer’s Kerry King cranks his rig up and his hands fly across the fretboard, his tone is unmistakable. It is the sound of Armageddon and annihilation...
      ៛1,011,997.38
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    • EMG HZ H4 Passive Humbucker pickup - chrome EMG HZ H4 Passive Humbucker pickup - chrome
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      EMG HZ H4 Passive Humbucker pickup - chrome

      EMG HZ H4 Passive Humbucker pickup - chrome FREE shipping anywhere in the USA! The H4 is our best selling passive humbucker. Combining the power of our active 81 with the soul of a passive PAF, the tone is well balanced, with tight bass, glassy mids,...
      ៛524,287.80
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    • EMG Zakk Wylde Signature 81/85 Humbucker Set - black EMG Zakk Wylde Signature 81/85 Humbucker Set - black
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      EMG Zakk Wylde Signature 81/85 Humbucker Set - black

      The EMG Zakk Wylde Signature 81/85 Humbucker Set - black. FREE shipping anywhere in the USA! Known the world over as one of the greatest guitar players ever, Zakk Wylde relies on his 81/85 signature set for his aggressive tone and sustain. This classic...
      ៛890,069.98
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    • EMG 707X Active Seven String Humbucker - black EMG 707X Active Seven String Humbucker - black
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      EMG 707X Active Seven String Humbucker - black

      The EMG 707X Active Seven String Humbucker - black. FREE shipping anywhere in the USA! The 707 has been leading the pack of 7-string guitar pickups since its debut in 2001. Before this model was introduced, existing 7-string pickups sounded muddy and...
      ៛524,287.80
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    • Seymour Duncan TB-59 '59 Trembucker - nickel Seymour Duncan TB-59 '59 Trembucker - nickel
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      Seymour Duncan TB-59 '59 Trembucker - nickel

      Seymour Duncan TB-59 '59 Trembucker - nickel FREE shipping anywhere in the USA! Late-'50s, vintage-correct, humbucker sound. Warm and crystalline clean tones. Full and bright distorted tones. Smooth sustain. Compared to the SH-55 Seth Lover, the '59...
      ៛483,645.33
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    • EMG 85 Active Humbucker - chrome EMG 85 Active Humbucker - chrome
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      EMG 85 Active Humbucker - chrome

      The EMG 85 Active Humbucker - chrome. FREE shipping anywhere in the USA! The 85 is one of our first pickups and is the slightly more sophisticated and well rounded half of its famous twin, the 81. Featuring close aperture coils loaded with Alnico V...
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    • EMG 85X Active Humbucker - chrome EMG 85X Active Humbucker - chrome
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      EMG 85X Active Humbucker - chrome

      The EMG 85X Active Humbucker - chrome. FREE shipping anywhere in the USA! The 85X provides increased headroom giving the voicing an organic and open tone while still maintaining the clarity and response that EMG’s are renowned for. Featuring close...
      ៛564,930.26
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    • EMG H Active Humbucker Sized Single Coil - black EMG H Active Humbucker Sized Single Coil - black
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      EMG H Active Humbucker Sized Single Coil - black

      The EMG H Active Humbucker Sized Single Coil - black. FREE shipping anywhere in the USA! The H pickup is our original single-coil pickup design inside a humbucking housing. It debuted in 1974 as the first noiseless single coil pickup, featuring the...
      ៛443,002.87
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    Humbucker Pickups for Electric Guitar

    Humbucker are a double-coil pickup used commonly in Gibson Les Pauls and other similar style electric guitars. The two coils cancel interference picked up by coil pickups. Humbucker pickups are also sometimes called a humbucking pickup or simply a double coil.

    For an in depth look at humbucker pickups check out our blog post.

    What is the difference between a humbucker and a single coil pickup?

    A humbucker has two coils and is usually much wider than a single coil pickup. Humbuckers produce a deep, smooth sound while single coil pickups produce a much brighter sound.

    What guitars use humbucker pickups?

    Humbucker pickups are most commonly found in Gibson Les Paul electric guitars.

    Do humbuckers fit any guitar?

    There are some humbuckers that will fit a single coil pickup space on your guitar. This standard used in the industry is the Les Paul PAF Size pickup. It is important to make sure the pickup you choose will fit your electric guitar. We can help you make the right choice for you, so don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.