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Best Fishman Humbucker Pickups 2026

Premium Fishman humbucker pickups - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026

PRICE RANGES: Under $100 Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Rock For Metal For Jazz For Blues For Hard Rock For Heavy Genres
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Fishman Fluence Tim Henson Set 6 WH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Fishman Fluence Tim Henson Set 6 WH

by Fishman
Hard Rock Heavy Genres Rock
Key Feature:
• Thick, powerful tone
✓ PROS
  • • High output for distortion
  • • Great sustain characteristics
✗ CONS
  • • May overpower small amps
  • • May lack brightness of single-coils

Fishman Fluence Tim Henson Set 6 WHPickup Set for Electric GuitarTim Henson Signature SetPositions: Bridge and...

⭐ 4.9/5 (34 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 563299
$366
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Fishman Fluence Killswitch Engage Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Fishman Fluence Killswitch Engage Set

by Fishman
Hard Rock Rock Jazz
Key Feature:
• Versatile for many genres
✓ PROS
  • • Cancels electrical interference
  • • Great sustain characteristics
✗ CONS
  • • Less vintage character
  • • May overpower small amps

Fishman Fluence Killswitch Engage SetActive Pickup Set for Electric GuitarAdam Dutkiewicz & Joel Stroetzel...

⭐ 5.0/5 (47 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 458832
$296
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Fishman Fluence Mick Thomson Set BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Fishman Fluence Mick Thomson Set BK

by Fishman
Metal Blues Hard Rock
Key Feature:
• Cancels electrical interference
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile for many genres
  • • Thick, powerful tone
✗ CONS
  • • Different mounting requirements
  • • May overpower small amps

Fishman Fluence Mick Thomson Set BKSet of Active Pickups for Electric GuitarMick Thomson (Slipknot) Signature...

⭐ 4.5/5 (3 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 594155
$366
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Fishman Fluence Mod. Humb. V2 Set BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Fishman Fluence Mod. Humb. V2 Set BK

by Fishman
Hard Rock Jazz Rock
Key Feature:
• High output for distortion
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile for many genres
  • • Cancels electrical interference
✗ CONS
  • • Can be too thick for some styles
  • • Less vintage character

Fishman Fluence Mod. Humb. V2 Set BKPickup Set for Electric Guitar2 Active humbuckersFor bridge and neck...

⭐ 5.0/5 (39 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 576208
$318
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Fishman Fluence OC Mod. HB Set NBK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Fishman Fluence OC Mod. HB Set NBK

by Fishman
Hard Rock Heavy Genres Blues
Key Feature:
• Thick, powerful tone
✓ PROS
  • • Great sustain characteristics
  • • High output for distortion
✗ CONS
  • • May overpower small amps
  • • May lack brightness of single-coils

Fishman Fluence OC Mod. HB Set NBKSet of Pickups for Electric Guitar2 Active multi-voice humbucker pickupsFor bridge...

⭐ 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 576664
$318
Buy at Thomann View Details
Fishman Fluence Tim Henson Set 6 B - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Fishman Fluence Tim Henson Set 6 B

by Fishman
Hard Rock Rock Metal
Key Feature:
• Versatile for many genres
✓ PROS
  • • Thick, powerful tone
  • • Versatile for many genres
✗ CONS
  • • May lack brightness of single-coils
  • • Different mounting requirements

Fishman Fluence Tim Henson Set 6 BPickup Set for Electric GuitarTim Henson Signature SetPositions: Bridge and...

⭐ 4.5/5 (3 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 563300
$351
Buy at Thomann View Details
Fishman Fluence Classic HB Set BN - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Fishman Fluence Classic HB Set BN

by Fishman
Blues Jazz Hard Rock
Key Feature:
• Versatile for many genres
✓ PROS
  • • High output for distortion
  • • Great sustain characteristics
✗ CONS
  • • May overpower small amps
  • • May lack brightness of single-coils

Fishman Fluence Classic HB Set BRSActive pickup set for electric guitar2 HumbuckersMedium outputMulti Voice - 3...

⭐ 5.0/5 (32 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 356819
$307
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Fishman Fluence Matt Heafy Set 6 BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Fishman Fluence Matt Heafy Set 6 BK

by Fishman
Hard Rock Rock Jazz
Key Feature:
• Versatile for many genres
✓ PROS
  • • Cancels electrical interference
  • • Thick, powerful tone
✗ CONS
  • • May overpower small amps
  • • Can be too thick for some styles

Fishman Fluence Matt Heafy Set 6 BKActive Pickup Set for Electric GuitarMatt Heafy (Trivium) Signature ModelPositions:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (5 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 536013
$317
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Fishman Fluence Open Core CL HB Set BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Fishman Fluence Open Core CL HB Set BK

by Fishman
Rock Heavy Genres Hard Rock
Key Feature:
• Cancels electrical interference
✓ PROS
  • • Great sustain characteristics
  • • Versatile for many genres
✗ CONS
  • • May lack brightness of single-coils
  • • Can be too thick for some styles

Fishman Fluence Open Core CL HB Set BKSet of Active Pickups for Electric Guitar2 Multi-Voice humbuckersMedium output3...

⭐ 4.4/5 (11 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 447444
$274
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Fishman Fluence Richard Z Set 6 Red - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Fishman Fluence Richard Z Set 6 Red

by Fishman
Hard Rock Jazz Heavy Genres
Key Feature:
• Thick, powerful tone
✓ PROS
  • • Great sustain characteristics
  • • Cancels electrical interference
✗ CONS
  • • Different mounting requirements
  • • Less vintage character

Fishman Fluence Richard Z Set 6 RedSet of Active Pickups for Electric GuitarRZK Signature Series 32 HumbuckersFor...

⭐ 4.4/5 (24 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 569336
$406
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Fishman Fluence Will Adler Set BKN - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Fishman Fluence Will Adler Set BKN

by Fishman
Blues Rock Heavy Genres
Key Feature:
• Thick, powerful tone
✓ PROS
  • • Cancels electrical interference
  • • Thick, powerful tone
✗ CONS
  • • May overpower small amps
  • • Less vintage character

Fishman Fluence Will Adler Set BKNActive Pickup Set for Electric GuitarPositions: Bridge and neckHumbuckersOutput:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (30 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 584030
$329
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Fishman Fluence Mod. Humb. V2 Set BRST - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Fishman Fluence Mod. Humb. V2 Set BRST

by Fishman
Metal Heavy Genres Jazz
Key Feature:
• Thick, powerful tone
✓ PROS
  • • Cancels electrical interference
  • • Thick, powerful tone
✗ CONS
  • • Less vintage character
  • • Different mounting requirements

Fishman Fluence Mod. HB 2 Set BRSTPickup Set for Electric Guitar2 Active humbuckersFor bridge and neck positionOutput:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (37 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 576231
$318
Buy at Thomann View Details
Fishman Fluence Will Adler Set N - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Fishman Fluence Will Adler Set N

by Fishman
Metal Blues Heavy Genres
Key Feature:
• Thick, powerful tone
✓ PROS
  • • Cancels electrical interference
  • • Versatile for many genres
✗ CONS
  • • May lack brightness of single-coils
  • • Different mounting requirements

Fishman Fluence Will Adler Set NActive Pickup Set for Electric GuitarPositions: Bridge and neckHumbuckersOutput:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 584031
$307
Buy at Thomann View Details
Fishman Fluence Mod. Humb. V2 Set N - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Fishman Fluence Mod. Humb. V2 Set N

by Fishman
Jazz Hard Rock Metal
Key Feature:
• Versatile for many genres
✓ PROS
  • • Cancels electrical interference
  • • Versatile for many genres
✗ CONS
  • • Different mounting requirements
  • • Less vintage character

Fishman Fluence Mod. Humb. V2 Set NSet of Pickups for Electric Guitar2 Active humbuckersFor bridge and neck...

⭐ 4.6/5 (35 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 576232
$329
Buy at Thomann View Details
Fishman Fluence Classic HB Set NI - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Fishman Fluence Classic HB Set NI

by Fishman
Rock Blues Hard Rock
Key Feature:
• Versatile for many genres
✓ PROS
  • • Great sustain characteristics
  • • Thick, powerful tone
✗ CONS
  • • May overpower small amps
  • • Less vintage character

Fishman Fluence Classic HB Set BRSActive Pickup Set for Electric GuitarConstruction: HumbuckerOutput: Medium3 Voicings...

⭐ 4.7/5 (44 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 356713
$307
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best Humbucker Pickups

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced humbucker pickups typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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