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Best PRS Humbucker Pickups 2025

Premium PRS humbucker pickups - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: October 22, 2025 • Next update: October 29, 2025

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
BRANDS: Seymour Duncan DiMarzio EMG Bare Knuckle Gibson Mojotone Fishman Suhr Tesla Lollar Fender TV Jones PRS
PRS Pickup Tremonti Treble - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

PRS Pickup Tremonti Treble

by PRS
Rock Heavy Genres Jazz
Key Feature:
• High output for distortion
✓ PROS
  • • Great sustain characteristics
  • • Thick, powerful tone
✗ CONS
  • • Different mounting requirements
  • • May overpower small amps

PRS Pickup Tremonti Treble, Humbucker PickupThe Tremonti Treble pickup is specifically wound for Mark's special...

⭐ 4.9/5 (3 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 174415
$219
Buy at Thomann View Details
PRS 59/09 Bass Pickup - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

PRS 59/09 Bass Pickup

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

PRS 59/09 Bass PickupElectric Guitar PickupFor the neck positionAlnico magnetsImpedance: 8.4 kOhm3-Wire with...

⭐ 4.9/5 (5 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 302981
$208
Buy at Thomann View Details
PRS Pickup Tremonti Bass - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

PRS Pickup Tremonti Bass

by PRS
Heavy Genres Blues Metal
Key Feature:
• Cancels electrical interference
✓ PROS
  • • Cancels electrical interference
  • • Thick, powerful tone
✗ CONS
  • • Different mounting requirements
  • • May overpower small amps

PRS Pickup Tremonti Bass, PickupThe Tremonti Bass pickup is the perfect complement to the Tremonti treble pickup,...

⭐ 4.7/5 (29 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 174416
$208
Buy at Thomann View Details
PRS 59/09 Treble Pickup ACC-3404 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

PRS 59/09 Treble Pickup ACC-3404

by PRS
Heavy Genres Rock Blues
Key Feature:
• Cancels electrical interference
✓ PROS
  • • High output for distortion
  • • Versatile for many genres
✗ CONS
  • • May overpower small amps
  • • Can be too thick for some styles

PRS 59/09 Treble Pickup ACC-3404Electric Guitar PickupsBridge positionAlnico magnetImpedance: 9.3 kOhm3-Wire with...

⭐ 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 302980
$208
Buy at Thomann View Details
PRS 57/08 Treble Pickup - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

PRS 57/08 Treble Pickup

by PRS
Hard Rock Heavy Genres Rock
Key Feature:
• High output for distortion
✓ PROS
  • • High output for distortion
  • • Thick, powerful tone
✗ CONS
  • • Less vintage character
  • • May lack brightness of single-coils

PRS 57/08 Treble Pickup, Pickup for electric guitar, For the bridge position, AlNiCo magnet, Three-wire with shielding,...

⭐ 4.6/5 (34 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 433209
$219
Buy at Thomann View Details
PRS Pickup HFS Treble Nickel - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

PRS Pickup HFS Treble Nickel

by PRS
Heavy Genres Hard Rock Jazz
Key Feature:
• High output for distortion
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile for many genres
  • • Cancels electrical interference
✗ CONS
  • • May lack brightness of single-coils
  • • May overpower small amps

PRS Pickup HFS Treble Nickel, Pickup for Electric Guitars, "Treble" model, For the bridge position, Chrome...

⭐ 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 174913
$208
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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