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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 Kerry King Humbucker Set - black w/PA2 preamp EMG Kerry King Humbucker Set - black w/PA2 preamp

    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...
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  • EMG HZ H4 Passive Humbucker pickup - chrome EMG HZ H4 Passive Humbucker pickup - chrome

    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,...
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  • EMG Zakk Wylde Signature 81/85 Humbucker Set - black EMG Zakk Wylde Signature 81/85 Humbucker Set - black

    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...
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  • EMG 707X Active Seven String Humbucker - black EMG 707X Active Seven String Humbucker - black

    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...
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  • Seymour Duncan TB-59 '59 Trembucker - nickel Seymour Duncan TB-59 '59 Trembucker - nickel

    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...
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  • EMG 85 Active Humbucker - chrome EMG 85 Active Humbucker - chrome

    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

    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...
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  • EMG H Active Humbucker Sized Single Coil - black EMG H Active Humbucker Sized Single Coil - black

    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...
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  • EMG 81 Active Humbucker - chrome EMG 81 Active Humbucker - chrome

    EMG 81 Active Humbucker - chrome

    The EMG 81 Active Humbucker - chrome. FREE shipping anywhere in the USA! One of the most popular EMG’s the 81 is the one that started a revolution. Utilizing powerful ceramic magnets and close aperture coils, the tone was designed with detailed...
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  • Seymour Duncan TB-4 JB Trembucker - gold Seymour Duncan TB-4 JB Trembucker - gold

    Seymour Duncan TB-4 JB Trembucker - gold

    The Seymour Duncan TB-4 JB Trembucker - gold. FREE shipping anywhere in the USA! Application The archetype hot-rodded humbucker for over 30 years. Great for everything from heavy blues to heavy metal. Description The world's most popular humbucker...
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  • EMG 81X Active Humbucker - chrome EMG 81X Active Humbucker - chrome

    EMG 81X Active Humbucker - chrome

    The EMG 81X Active Humbucker - chrome. FREE shipping anywhere in the USA! The 81X provides increased headroom giving the voicing an organic and open tone while still maintaining the clarity and response that EMG’s are renowned for. Utilizing...
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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.