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    • Bass Guitar Pickups

    Bass Guitar Pickups are designed to amplify your sound!
    No matter if you are looking for single-coil or humbuckers, passive or electronic, we have you covered.

    Macdaddy Music sells a variety of bass guitar pickups from brands such as Seymour Duncan, Nordstrand Audio, Lace, JBE Pickups, DiMarzio, EMG Pickups and Bartolini.

    • Tonerider The Duke PJ Bass Pickup Set Tonerider The Duke PJ Bass Pickup Set
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      Tonerider The Duke PJ Bass Pickup Set

      The Duke PJ set is a combination of The Duke P-bass set and The Duke J-bass bridge pickup. Overwound for more low end response, the Duke PJ set delivers more punch and thickness to your Bass. Scatterwound coils on fully charged Alnico 5 polepieces allow...
      Rs28,240.38
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    • Tonerider Classic PJ Bass Pickup Set Tonerider Classic PJ Bass Pickup Set
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      Tonerider Classic PJ Bass Pickup Set

      The Classic PJ set is a combination of our Classic P set and Classic J bridge pickup. Wound just a hair hotter than vintage P-Bass pickups, the Classic P use specially treated magnets that maximise the tonal colours available. 10.6k, Alnico 5 Hit the...
      Rs28,240.38
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    • Tonerider The Duke J Bass Pickup Tonerider The Duke J Bass Pickup
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      Tonerider The Duke J Bass Pickup

      Overwound for more low end response, the Duke delivers more punch and thickness to your Jazz Bass. Scatterwound coils on fully charged Alnico 5 polepieces allow for an increased output - making the Duke the perfect "Vintage Modern" set. Wax potted to...
      Rs13,519.33
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    • Tonerider The Duke P Bass Pickup Tonerider The Duke P Bass Pickup
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      Tonerider The Duke P Bass Pickup

      Overwound for more low end response, the Duke P delivers more punch and thickness to your Precision Bass. Scatterwound coils on fully charged Alnico 5 polepieces allow for an increased output - making the Duke the perfect "Vintage Modern" set. Wax...
      Rs14,721.05
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    • Bartolini B-Axis 4-String PJ Bass pickup set Bartolini B-Axis 4-String PJ Bass pickup set
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      Bartolini B-Axis 4-String PJ Bass pickup set

      Bartolini B-Axis 4-String PJ Bass pickup set FREE shipping anywhere in the USA! Our b-axis P and J pickups feature fully encapsulated Alnico V exposed poles, and yet they are still fully shielded like all our enclosed pickups. The cable is shielded as...
      Rs81,416.42
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    • Bartolini B-Axis PB4 4-String P Bass pickup
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      Bartolini B-Axis PB4 4-String P Bass pickup

      Bartolini B-Axis PB4 4-String P Bass pickup FREE shipping anywhere in the USA! Our b-axis P-Bass® Pickups are all about enormous, clear tone. They feature a new and unique fully encapsulated Alnico V exposed pole design, and yet they are still fully...
      Rs47,768.31
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    • DiMarzio Sixties P Bass pickup - gloss black
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      DiMarzio Sixties P Bass pickup - gloss black

      DiMarzio Sixties P Bass pickup - gloss black FREE shipping in the USA! From its distinctive tone to its definitive growl, the Sixties P™ is the embodiment of everything that made the sound of the old school Fender Precision Bass great...
      Rs37,854.13
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    • DiMarzio Sixties DP306 PJ Bass pickup set - nickel
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      DiMarzio Sixties DP306 PJ Bass pickup set - nickel

      DiMarzio Sixties DP306 PJ Bass pickup set - nickel FREE shipping in the USA! Due to dealer agreements, we're unable to ship this item outside of the USA. Please click here for more details. DiMarzio invented replacement pickups in the early 70s, and...
      Rs65,794.08
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    • Bartolini 6R Rickenbacker Dual Coil pickup set Bartolini 6R Rickenbacker Dual Coil pickup set
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      Bartolini 6R Rickenbacker Dual Coil pickup set

      Bartolini 6R Rickenbacker Original, Dual Coil pickup set FREE shipping anywhere in the USA! This set includes 1x 6RT (neck) model and 1x 6RC (bridge) model Original Bart upgrade pickups allow you to keep the legendary “Rickenbacker tone,” but...
      Rs91,330.60
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    • Seymour Duncan SJB-2 Hot Jazz Bass pickup set Seymour Duncan SJB-2 Hot Jazz Bass pickup set
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      Seymour Duncan SJB-2 Hot Jazz Bass pickup set

      Seymour Duncan SJB-2 Hot Jazz Bass Single Coil Pickup Set - neck & bridgeApplicationHot single-coil. Recommended for pop, blues, classic rock and heavy rock. DescriptionThis pickup is similar in design to the Vintage, but kicks up the output with...
      Rs53,476.47
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    • Lace Aluma J Jazz Bass pickup set - chrome Lace Aluma J Jazz Bass pickup set - chrome
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      Lace Aluma J Jazz Bass pickup set - chrome

      Lace Aluma J Jazz Bass pickup set - chrome FREE shipping anywhere in the USA!This pickup has all you'd expect from a Lace Alumitone: it's a Passive pickup with high-output gain, patented "current-driven" technology only available through Lace pickups,...
      Rs81,716.85
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    • Lace Aluma J Jazz Bass pickup set - black anodized Lace Aluma J Jazz Bass pickup set - black anodized
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      Lace Aluma J Jazz Bass pickup set - black anodized

      Lace Aluma J Jazz Bass pickup set - black anodized. FREE shipping anywhere in the USA!This pickup has all you'd expect from a Lace Alumitone: it's a Passive pickup with high-output gain, patented "current-driven" technology only available through Lace...
      Rs75,708.26
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    • Seymour Duncan SJB-1 Vintage Jazz Bass set Seymour Duncan SJB-1 Vintage Jazz Bass set
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      Seymour Duncan SJB-1 Vintage Jazz Bass set

      Seymour Duncan SJB-1 Vintage Jazz Bass Neck & Bridge Single Coil Pickup SetApplicationVintage-correct true single-coil. Perfect for country, pop, blues, and classic rock. DescriptionThe hand-ground Alnico 5 magnets and moderate windings bring out...
      Rs53,476.47
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    • Seymour Duncan Antiquity Jazz Bass pickup set Seymour Duncan Antiquity Jazz Bass pickup set
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      Seymour Duncan Antiquity Jazz Bass pickup set

      Seymour Duncan Antiquity Jazz Bass neck & bridge pickup setThe neck position is wound "top going" and North polarity. The bridge position is wound "top coming" and South polarity. When used in combination with each other the pickups will be...
      Rs71,502.24
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    • DiMarzio DP307 Relentless PJ Bass set - nickel DiMarzio DP307 Relentless PJ Bass set - nickel
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      DiMarzio DP307 Relentless PJ Bass set - nickel

      DiMarzio DP307 Relentless PJ Bass set - nickel FREE shipping in the USA! Due to dealer agreements, we're unable to ship this item outside of the USA. Please click here for more details. DiMarzio pickups embody equal parts tradition, innovation and...
      Rs65,794.08
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    What kind of bass pickup should I get?

    There are four main things to consider when you're looking for bass pickups: First, you want to consider basic compatibility - will the new pickups fit your bass? Second, you need to consider if you want a single-coil pickup or a humbucker. Third, you need to consider the overall tone you're after. Finally, you need to decide between active or passive pickups.

    What sizes do bass pickups come in?

    The most common sizes for bass pickups are:

    • Jazz Bass single coils
    • Split-single-coil precision bass model
    • Humbucker dual-coil pickup

    Bass pickups can also come in mini humbucker and soap bar sizes, so you do need to be aware of sizing as you make your choices.

    What is the difference between single-coil and humbucker bass pickups?

    Most single-coil pickups give the player an open and organic sound. Many people describe these pickups as giving a bright and clear sound. Single-coil bass pickups tend to be highly dynamic, with complex overtones. One of the downsides to single-coil pickups is greater susceptibility to noise and RF interference.

    J (Jazz) bass pickups are the most common single coil pickup. A popular combination of single-coil pickups for a bass guitar is a P Bass pickup in the middle and a J bass pickup at the bridge.

    Humbuckers are darker, rounder, and give an old school vintage sound. Humbuckers have less noise and interference. The most common type of dual-coil humbuckers is a side-by-side configuration. This type of configuration requires your bass to have a wider mounting cavity.

    There are also some stacked humbuckers that will give you a single-coil sound, so if you have a smaller mounting cavity but want a humbucking pickup that is an option you will want to consider. Stacked humbuckers are available in P and J sizes so they will fit in P and J bass routings.

    What is the difference between an active and passive bass pickup?

    Passive pickups are warmer and more dynamic. They do not require a battery.

    Active bass pickups have extra gain a more limited sound. Active pickups are preferred by players who use tube amps as they give you the ability to modify the extra gain.

    Are Jazz bass pickups the same size?

    Four string jazz bass pickups are standard for neck and bridge positions. Five string jazz bass pickups have variance based on the model.