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Best Tesla Humbucker Pickups 2025

Premium Tesla 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
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Tesla Opus-1 Bridge BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Tesla Opus-1 Bridge BK

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

Tesla Opus-1 Bridge BKPickup for Electric GuitarHumbuckerPosition: BridgeConstruction: Dual coil humbuckerOutput:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (2 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 611323
$76
Buy at Thomann View Details
Tesla Opus-G2 Bridge NI - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Tesla Opus-G2 Bridge NI

by Tesla
Heavy Genres Metal Jazz
Key Feature:
• Thick, powerful tone
✓ PROS
  • • High output for distortion
  • • Versatile for many genres
✗ CONS
  • • May overpower small amps
  • • Different mounting requirements

Tesla Opus-G2 Bridge NIPickup for Electric GuitarHumbuckerFor bridge positionBalanced sound with slightly more...

⭐ 4.7/5 (37 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 611355
$83
Buy at Thomann View Details
Tesla VR-Nitro Bridge ZB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Tesla VR-Nitro Bridge ZB

by Tesla
Rock Hard Rock Jazz
Key Feature:
• High output for distortion
✓ PROS
  • • High output for distortion
  • • Cancels electrical interference
✗ CONS
  • • May overpower small amps
  • • Different mounting requirements

Tesla VR-Nitro Bridge ZBPickup for Electric GuitarHumbuckerFor bridge positionClearmid-emphasised soundOutput:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (55 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
10/10
Art. 611274
$65
Buy at Thomann View Details
Tesla Opus-1 Bridge CH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Tesla Opus-1 Bridge CH

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

Tesla Opus-1 Bridge CHPickup for Electric GuitarHumbuckerFor bridge positionSmooth midswell-defined bassOutput:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (39 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 611325
$76
Buy at Thomann View Details
Tesla Opus-G1 Bridge SN - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Tesla Opus-G1 Bridge SN

by Tesla
Metal Heavy Genres Hard Rock
Key Feature:
• Thick, powerful tone
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile for many genres
  • • High output for distortion
✗ CONS
  • • Less vintage character
  • • May overpower small amps

Tesla Opus-G1 Bridge SNPickup for Electric GuitarHumbuckerFor bridge positionTreble- and bass-emphasised sound with...

⭐ 4.9/5 (37 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 611351
$72
Buy at Thomann View Details
Tesla VR-Nitro Bridge CH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Tesla VR-Nitro Bridge CH

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

Tesla VR-Nitro Bridge CHPickup for Electric GuitarHumbuckerFor bridge positionSmooth midswell-defined bassOutput:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (26 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 611252
$65
Buy at Thomann View Details
Tesla Opus-G1 Bridge BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Tesla Opus-G1 Bridge BK

by Tesla
Heavy Genres Metal Blues
Key Feature:
• High output for distortion
✓ PROS
  • • Cancels electrical interference
  • • Great sustain characteristics
✗ CONS
  • • May lack brightness of single-coils
  • • Less vintage character

Tesla Opus-G1 Bridge BKPickup for Electric GuitarHumbuckerPosition: BridgeType: Dual Coil humbuckerOutput: MediumDC...

⭐ 4.6/5 (38 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 611350
$76
Buy at Thomann View Details
Tesla AH-4 Active Bridge BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Tesla AH-4 Active Bridge BK

by Tesla
Hard Rock Metal Jazz
Key Feature:
• Thick, powerful tone
✓ PROS
  • • Cancels electrical interference
  • • Great sustain characteristics
✗ CONS
  • • Less vintage character
  • • Can be too thick for some styles

Tesla AH-4 Active Bridge BKPickup for Electric GuitarDual coil humbuckerFor bridge positionPowerfulmid-emphasised...

⭐ 4.8/5 (19 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 611283
$75
Buy at Thomann View Details
Tesla Opus-4 Bridge CH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Tesla Opus-4 Bridge CH

by Tesla
Blues Jazz Rock
Key Feature:
• Versatile for many genres
✓ PROS
  • • Cancels electrical interference
  • • Great sustain characteristics
✗ CONS
  • • May lack brightness of single-coils
  • • May overpower small amps

Tesla Opus-4 Bridge CHPickup for Electric GuitarHand-Wound HumbuckerFor bridge positionBalanced with emphasised...

⭐ 4.9/5 (12 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 611346
$87
Buy at Thomann View Details
Tesla AH-5 Active Special Bridge BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Tesla AH-5 Active Special Bridge BK

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

Tesla AH-5 Active Special Bridge BKHumbucker for Electric GuitarPosition: BridgeConstruction: Dual Coil...

⭐ 4.6/5 (41 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 611290
$85
Buy at Thomann View Details
Tesla Opus-4 Bridge BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Tesla Opus-4 Bridge BK

by Tesla
Rock Metal Hard Rock
Key Feature:
• Cancels electrical interference
✓ PROS
  • • High output for distortion
  • • Thick, powerful tone
✗ CONS
  • • May overpower small amps
  • • Less vintage character

Tesla Opus-4 Bridge BKPickup for Electric GuitarHand-woundType: Dual Coil humbuckerPosition: BridgeOutput:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (29 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 611327
$87
Buy at Thomann View Details
Tesla VR-2 Bridge CH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Tesla VR-2 Bridge CH

by Tesla
Metal Heavy Genres Rock
Key Feature:
• Versatile for many genres
✓ PROS
  • • High output for distortion
  • • Thick, powerful tone
✗ CONS
  • • Can be too thick for some styles
  • • May overpower small amps

Tesla VR-2 Bridge CHPickup for Electric GuitarVintage-style humbuckerFor bridge positionClearwarm sound with a wide...

⭐ 4.5/5 (18 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
10/10
Art. 611163
$75
Buy at Thomann View Details
Tesla VR-60 Classic Bridge CH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Tesla VR-60 Classic Bridge CH

by Tesla
Rock Heavy Genres Hard Rock
Key Feature:
• Great sustain characteristics
✓ PROS
  • • Cancels electrical interference
  • • Great sustain characteristics
✗ CONS
  • • Can be too thick for some styles
  • • Different mounting requirements

Tesla VR-60 Classic Bridge CHVintage-Style Humbucker for Electric GuitarPosition: BridgeConstruction: Dual coil...

⭐ 4.6/5 (4 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 611223
$65
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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