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Humbucker Pickups

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EMG ZW Zakk Wylde 81/85 Humbucker Set Black

EMG ZW Zakk Wylde 81/85 Humbucker Set Black

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$219.00

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Seymour Duncan Hot Rodded SH-4/SH-2 Humbucker Pickup Set, Black Black

Seymour Duncan Hot Rodded SH-4/SH-2 Humbucker Pickup Set, Black Black

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$198.00

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Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB Model Bridge Humbucker Pickup ... Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB Model Bridge Humbucker Pickup Black and Cream
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Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB Model Bridge Humbucker Pickup Black Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB Model Bridge Humbucker Pickup Black

Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB Model Bridge Humbucker Pickup Black

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$99.00
Open Box:$92.07

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Seymour Duncan SH-13 Dimebucker Bridge Humbucker Pickup - Black

Seymour Duncan SH-13 Dimebucker Bridge Humbucker Pickup - Black

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$119.00

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Seymour Duncan SH-8 Invader Humbucker Pickup Set - Bl... Seymour Duncan SH-8 Invader Humbucker Pickup Set - Black Crimson Red
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Seymour Duncan SH-8 Invader Humbucker Pickup Set - Black Black

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From $218.00

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EMG JH James Hetfield Humbucker Set

EMG JH James Hetfield Humbucker Set

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$269.00

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Seymour Duncan SH-55 Seth Lover Humbucker Pickup Set, Nickel Nickel Cover

Seymour Duncan SH-55 Seth Lover Humbucker Pickup Set, Nickel Nickel Cover

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$258.00

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From $238.00

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Seymour Duncan TB-4 JB Model Bridge Trembucker Pickup - Black

Seymour Duncan TB-4 JB Model Bridge Trembucker Pickup - Black

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$99.00
Open Box:$92.07
Gibson Custom Custombucker Humbucker Pickup Set Nickel Gibson Custom Custombucker Humbucker Pickup Set Gold
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From $489.00
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Seymour Duncan Nazgul/Sentient Humbucker Pickup Set Black

Seymour Duncan Nazgul/Sentient Humbucker Pickup Set Black

(1)
$218.00

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Gibson '57 Classic Humbucker Pickup Nickel Gibson '57 Classic Humbucker Pickup Zebra
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From $129.00

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EMG EMG-81 Humbucking Active Guitar Pickup Black

EMG EMG-81 Humbucking Active Guitar Pickup Black

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$109.00

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Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Set Black Nickel

Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Set Black Nickel

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$269.95

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Seymour Duncan APH-2s Alnico ... Seymour Duncan APH-2s Alnico II Pro Slash Signature Model Humbucker Pickup Set - Zebra Zebra
Seymour Duncan APH-2s Alnico ... Seymour Duncan APH-2s Alnico II Pro Slash Signature Model Humbucker Pickup Set - Zebra Black
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Seymour Duncan APH-2s Alnico II Pro Slash Signature Model Humbucker Pickup Set - Zebra Zebra

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$238.00

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Seymour Duncan Dimebag Signature Bridge/Neck Pickup Set SH Spacing

Seymour Duncan Dimebag Signature Bridge/Neck Pickup Set SH Spacing

(2)
$238.00
Seymour Duncan Black Winter Humbucker Electric Guit... Seymour Duncan Black Winter Humbucker Electric Guitar Pickup Black Set
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Seymour Duncan Black Winter Humbucker Electric Guitar Pickup Black Set

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From $109.00

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EMG JR 'Daemonum' Signature Set Black and Creme EMG JR 'Daemonum' Signature Set Black
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EMG JR 'Daemonum' Signature Set Black and Creme EMG JR 'Daemonum' Signature Set Black and Creme

EMG JR 'Daemonum' Signature Set Black and Creme

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$249.00
Fishman Fluence Signature Series Killswitch Engage 6-String Pickup Set Black

Fishman Fluence Signature Series Killswitch Engage 6-String Pickup Set Black

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$279.95

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Seymour Duncan SH-6 Mayhem Humbucker Pickup Set - Black Black

Seymour Duncan SH-6 Mayhem Humbucker Pickup Set - Black Black

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$198.00

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Seymour Duncan SH-8b Invader Bridge Humbucker Pickup - B... Seymour Duncan SH-8b Invader Bridge Humbucker Pickup - Black Neck
Seymour Duncan SH-8b Invader Bridge Humbucker Pickup -... Seymour Duncan SH-8b Invader Bridge Humbucker Pickup - Black Bridge
Seymour Duncan SH-8b Invader Bridge Humbucker Pickup - B... Seymour Duncan SH-8b Invader Bridge Humbucker Pickup - Black Neck
Seymour Duncan SH-8b Invader Bridge Humbucker Pickup -... Seymour Duncan SH-8b Invader Bridge Humbucker Pickup - Black Bridge

Seymour Duncan SH-8b Invader Bridge Humbucker Pickup - Black Bridge

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$109.00

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Seymour Duncan Blackened Black Winter Set

Seymour Duncan Blackened Black Winter Set

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$218.00

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Seymour Duncan SH-2n Jazz Model Neck Humbucker Pickup Black Seymour Duncan SH-2n Jazz Model Neck Humbucker Pickup Black
Seymour Duncan SH-2n Jazz Model Neck Humbucker Pickup Black Seymour Duncan SH-2n Jazz Model Neck Humbucker Pickup Black/Cream
Seymour Duncan SH-2n Jazz Model Neck Humbucker Pickup Black Seymour Duncan SH-2n Jazz Model Neck Humbucker Pickup Black
Seymour Duncan SH-2n Jazz Model Neck Humbucker Pickup Black Seymour Duncan SH-2n Jazz Model Neck Humbucker Pickup Black/Cream

Seymour Duncan SH-2n Jazz Model Neck Humbucker Pickup Black

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$99.00

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EMG EMG-85 Humbucking Active Guitar Pickup Black

EMG EMG-85 Humbucking Active Guitar Pickup Black

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$109.00
 
New humbucker pickups are one of the best upgrades you can make to customize your guitar, and depending on what you're building, they're an essential component for piecing an axe together from scratch. This style of pickup was invented by Seth Lover in 1955 and went on to be used on the wildly popular Les Paul, so it's closely linked to Gibson lineage, although today it's found on guitars from every maker. It's easy enough to explain what sets dual-coil and single-coil pickups apart: the humbucker has a second row of coils, with a polarity opposite the first set. This has two important effects on the pickup. First, they cancel out background interference or 'hum.' Secondly, they cover a wider portion of the string, which gives them a heavier, stronger tone. The result is a guitar with better power and volume, which is why humbuckers are so popular in metal and hard rock, since they can push amps harder to create more distortion.

Some guitars use humbucker pickups exclusively, while others have one fitted alongside a single-coil pickup which allows you to choose between the two, or combine them for a well-rounded sound. Every pickup has its own character, and when all is said and done, only your ear can tell you which one works best for you. The job of any guitar pickup is the same, though—to turn the vibration of the strings into an electrical signal that your amp can interpret. Like other pickups, humbuckers come in a range of output levels as well as active and passive designs. The more distortion you want, the higher the output level you should use. Or, if you want off-the-charts distortion levels while maintaining a tight, controlled tone, consider active pickups. These come with a built-in preamp to give you the benefits of a humbucker while also helping to shape your tone. No matter where your preference falls, from moderate to high output, active or passive, boutique or off-the-shelf—as long as you enjoy the sound a pickup puts out, you can call it the right one for you. There are dozens of humbucker pickups to choose from, so don't be afraid to experiment and try out different ones until you find the sweet spot that fits you perfectly.

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