Best Active Bass Guitar Pickups in 2026

James Hetfield Signature Pickup Set

"Stealth" looking set

Active tone with the clarity and punch of a passive pickup

Pro Series David Gilmour custom design

Custom 11-hole white pearl pickguard with white knobs

Utilizes Alnico loaded single-coil pickups, Guitar Expander, and presence control

Massive attitude from the Jazz bass neck pickup together with fat full punchy P-bass. Quarter Pounders rule

The magnets on the P-bass expand the magnetic field and extend the frequency ranges for fat, full, punchy sound with tremendous mid-range presence and maximum output

For more versatility you can add a 2 or 3 band tone circuit.

Geezer Butler signature bass pickup set

Passive pickup with a vintage tone

Features Alnico 5 poles and features two custom wound split-coils

Always has a lack of screws for guitar repairing/installing? Now it's not a problem anymore!

The whole kit includes 10 types of screws for electric guitar, total 161 pieces. This is the upgraded version with a custom guitar shaped storage box with magnetic cover, and extra 12 sets of humbucker pickup screws in imperial thread which can be used for EMG, Seymour Duncan, Dimarzio pickups.

❥Pickguard Screws: 50 pcs ❥Tuner Screws: 25 pcs ❥Strat Bridge Mounting Screws: 12 pcs ❥Tele Bridge Mounting Screws: 12 pcs

Material: ABS; Very good quality guitar bass 9V battery case

Surface Size: 78mm (Length) x 41mm (Width) x 22mm (Height)

Mounting Case Size: 56mm (Length) x 30mm (Width)

Easy access for replacement.

Surface: 81.4mm(Max Length) x 29mm(Max Width) x 31mm(Max Height)

Mounting Box: 61mm(Length) x 23.1mm(Width)

Genuine Fender Replacement Part

High Quality

Durable

Dimensions: Outside(L x W): Approx. 92.5 x 46.3mm(3.64 x 1.82 in); Mounting Screws Distance (L x W): Approx. 81.4 x 37.2mm(3.2 x 1.46 in); Neck Ring Height: Approx. 5.88mm (0.23 in); Bridge Ring Height: Approx.7.88mm(0.35 in). Please check the parameter drawing in the attached pics before placing your order.

Humbucking pickup ring set - neck and bridge, flat bottom.

Metal construction, durable and sturdy, not easy to deform. Nice accessory to replace the broken or old pickup rings to dress up your guitar.

Dimensions: Outside(L x W): Approx. 92.4 x 46.3mm(3.64 x 1.82 in); Mounting Screws Distance (L x W): Approx. 81.4 x 37.2mm(3.2 x 1.46 in); Neck Ring Height: Approx. 8mm - 8.9mm(0.31 - 0.34 in); Bridge Ring Height: Approx.10.3mm - 10.6mm(0.41 - 0.42 in). Please check the parameter drawing in the attached pics before placing your order.

Professional quality - metal curved bottom humbucker pickup rings (2) in Black finish. Metal construction, durable and sturdy, not easy to deform.

Complete set - Includes both Neck and Bridge position humbucking pickup mounting rings with curved bottom. Nice accessory to replace the broken or old pickup rings to dress up your guitar.

These Pickup Rings in black color are wonderful DIY parts for guitarists or luthiers.Compatible with electric guitar or other similar guitar parts,which are used to replace your old pickup rings.

It's so easy for you to install these two mounting rings with screws.(included 8PCS).

Metal construction, stable and sturdy and you needn't worry about deforming.

Noiseless Good Balance,4 Conduct with shield,About 102mm in length, 49mm in width, and 20mm in height

The black and ground that are together are the ground. The two hooked together tape up don’t use. The single other wire is your hot . That’s 2 wire hook up. You could hook a switch from the 2 not used and to the hot and your pick ups would be single coil or humbucking. There are many wiring options by using these 2 to put pickups in and out of phase

The conductor wires are red for hot, black for neutral with a white and green soldered together joining the coils

The Pickup output a strong sound, like to play metal guitarist, is a good choice.

Hot Rail 2-Dual Blade Electric Guitar High Output Track Type Four Coil Humbucker Pickup Black

Comes with connecting wires, with strong magnification

Combines the power of our active 81 with the soul of a passive PAF

Produces a well-balanced tone, with tight bass response, glassy mids, and crunchy highs

Utilizes over-wound coils loaded with ceramic bar magnets that are fully shielded to reduce noise

[Package Includes] 4 pieces x Plastic Guitar Pickup Covers.

[Material] Made from Plastic, full cover type without holes.

[Sizes] Overall size: 69x39x21mm/2.7"x1.5"x0.8" (LxWxH).

4-Band Equalizer, push bass/middle/treble to adjust frequency.

Designed for acoustic guitar, it helps to modify and perfect sound.

Pre-wired for easy assembly, includes connecting wire with 2.5mm Plug.

9v power Case,9-Volt compartment, with access door. Made of plastic

Easy access for replacement.

the contact points are clipped onto the box with a spring loaded design. You just gently pry them out and solder the wires on and then clip them back on.

Brass Material Humbucker Pickup Covers

Sealed type without pickup pole holes

Overall dimensions approx. 2.75" x 1.5" x .635" (69.8mm x 38.1mm x 16mm)

EMG's original P adds warmth, and incredible low end punch

The LJ provides a tight mid-range with dynamic high end response for a well defined attack

Used separately or in combination, they offer endless options to accommodate modern and traditional playing styles

The P Bass Humbucker Pickups fit for 4 String PB Bass Guitar, 93 Korean Squier, Fernandez dimension 4x, compatible for Squier Affinity PJ JB style electric bass and punchy JB sound.

Covers are made of ABS material, ceramic magnet, durable to use, sealed humbucker are triple wax dipped and vacuum sealed to eliminate any unwanted feedback and noise.

Classic Tone with New Var-Gauss Technology: Bass frequencies keep their deep growl while the treble sounds are smoother but still defined, the prewired harness with 250K pots, to be smooth out the highs.

Product Name: Battery Case.

Material: Synthetic Plastic.

Surface Size: 8x2.9x 3cm/3.15x1.14x1.18Inch(LxWxH).

Features sweeping harmonic overtones, punch and quiet operation

Has classic jazz bass characteristics with a broader tonal frequency range that adds dimensions and clarity

Has a very low ratio of resistance to inductance, which increases the low end response

Genuine Fender replacement Precision Bass pickup covers

Set of two black plastic Precision Bass pickup covers

Introduced on 1957 Precision Bass guitars

👍 9V Battery Box Case Holder.

👍 Surface Size: 2.8" x 1.5" x 1"( L x W x H).Mounting Case Size: 2.15" x 1.15"( L x W).

👍 Material: Plastic. Durable to use.

This item is sent from China,it will take 4-14 days from China to US!

Versatile, Multi-Instrument, Powered Pickup! The smallest (all-in-one) active/preamp pickup on the market today! Complete out of the box, plug and play! Flexible micro-gooseneck that picks up only the natural sound of your instrument!

Fully equipped with an internally powered, active preamp to produce the richest sound your instrument can deliver! Power-source is included and pre-installed. Each pickup is meticulously tested before delivery.

All hardware included for 3 mounting options, including the Grip! Instantly turn your instrument into an acoustic/electric instrument with volume! Compatible with almost any musical instrument! Made in the USA.

Wire: 42-gauge Formvar wire Magnets: Alnico V magnets

The AG 4M pickup recreate the classic Stingray tone while adding all of the characteristics that Aguilar pickups are known for - excellent string-to-string balance, consistency of tone and rich harmonic content

The AG 4M pickup is wired in parallel to give players crisp treble, articulate midrange and thunderous lows

9V Battery Box Case Holder.

Surface Size: 2.7" x 1.6" x 1"( L x W x H).Mounting Case Size: 2" x 1.15"( L x W).

Type: 2 Pin. Material: Plastic. Durable to use.

These enclosed single-coil pickup housings are made of plastic for a durable, high-quality product with a long lifespan.

Plastic material, not easy to damage, not easy to deform. A great accessory to dress up your guitar by replacing broken or old pickup covers.

This single coil pickup shell is a great DIY part for the guitarist or luthier, compatible with electric guitars or other similar guitar parts, it's a great replacement accessory that works great.

Covers a wide sonic palette of classic and modern bass sounds

Utilizes ceramic magnets coupled with short, squat coils for high-end articulation, warmth, and low end punch

Countless pros use this bass pickup because of its natural presence, superior definition, and low noise