Best Pickup Frames 2026
Top-rated pickup frames 2026 - expert picks for every budget and skill level
Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 2026
#1
⭐
4.8/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Seymour Duncan STS-1S Triple Shot Frame BLK
Luthier Work
Pickup Mounting
Pickup Replacement
Key Feature:
• Proper pickup mounting and alignment
✓ PROS
- • Usually inexpensive upgrade component
- • Proper pickup mounting and alignment
✗ CONS
- • Easy to overlook but necessary for proper function
- • Just a mounting component, no tonal benefit
Seymour Duncan STS-1S Triple Shot Frame BLKPickup frameFor Trembucker or F-spacedSet (2 pieces) for humbuckerWith...
⭐
4.8/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 227279
$101
#2
⭐
4.9/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
10/10
Harley Benton Hu Frame Flat Top Cream Bridge
Custom Builds
Pickup Mounting
Luthier Work
Key Feature:
• Can match guitar aesthetics perfectly
✓ PROS
- • Available in various sizes and colors
- • Proper pickup mounting and alignment
✗ CONS
- • Color matching can be challenging
- • Just a mounting component, no tonal benefit
Harley Benton Hu Frame Flat Top Cream Bridge, Frame for Humbuckers, For straight tops, High - Suitable for the bridge...
⭐
4.9/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
10/10
Art. 329573
$2
#3
⭐
4.9/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
10/10
Harley Benton Humbucker Frame Screw Set N NI
Guitar Modification
Luthier Work
Pickup Replacement
Key Feature:
• Proper pickup mounting and alignment
✓ PROS
- • Proper pickup mounting and alignment
- • Essential for clean pickup installation
✗ CONS
- • Just a mounting component, no tonal benefit
- • Easy to overlook but necessary for proper function
Harley Benton Humbucker Frame Screw Set N NIScrew SetSet of 4Screws for Humbucker frameShort versionNeck /...
⭐
4.9/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
10/10
Art. 212575
$2
#4
⭐
4.8/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
9/10
Harley Benton Humbucker Frame Screw Set
Luthier Work
Pickup Mounting
Pickup Replacement
Key Feature:
• Can match guitar aesthetics perfectly
✓ PROS
- • Proper pickup mounting and alignment
- • Usually inexpensive upgrade component
✗ CONS
- • Quality varies between manufacturers
- • Easy to overlook but necessary for proper function
Harley Benton Humbucker Mounting Ring Screw SetScrew SetSet of 4Screws for humbucker framesModel: Long2 x 17 mmFor the...
⭐
4.8/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 212580
$2
#5
⭐
4.5/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
9/10
Seymour Duncan STS-1 T Triple Shot Frame
Luthier Work
Pickup Mounting
Guitar Modification
Key Feature:
• Essential for clean pickup installation
✓ PROS
- • Proper pickup mounting and alignment
- • Available in various sizes and colors
✗ CONS
- • Just a mounting component, no tonal benefit
- • Quality varies between manufacturers
Seymour Duncan STS-1 T Triple Shot FrameHumbucker Pickup FrameFor trembuckers or F-spacedWith integrated switches for...
⭐
4.5/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 227274
$65
#6
⭐
5.0/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
8/10
Harley Benton Hu Frame Curved Top Black Neck
Guitar Modification
Pickup Mounting
Custom Builds
Key Feature:
• Available in various sizes and colors
✓ PROS
- • Available in various sizes and colors
- • Can match guitar aesthetics perfectly
✗ CONS
- • Just a mounting component, no tonal benefit
- • Color matching can be challenging
Harley Benton Hu Frame Curved Top Black NeckFrame for HumbuckerCurved top frameFor instruments with a curved topFor the...
⭐
5.0/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 329577
$2
#7
⭐
4.4/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Seymour Duncan STS-2S Triple Shot Mounting
Pickup Replacement
Custom Builds
Luthier Work
Key Feature:
• Available in various sizes and colors
✓ PROS
- • Can match guitar aesthetics perfectly
- • Proper pickup mounting and alignment
✗ CONS
- • Color matching can be challenging
- • Easy to overlook but necessary for proper function
Seymour Duncan STS-2S Triple Shot MountingPickup frameFor single cutSet (2 pieces) for Humbucker bridge and neckWith...
⭐
4.4/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 227281
$105
#8
⭐
5.0/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
8/10
Framus Humbucker Ring Flat Wide BR G
by
Framus
Pickup Replacement
Luthier Work
Custom Builds
Key Feature:
• Usually inexpensive upgrade component
✓ PROS
- • Can match guitar aesthetics perfectly
- • Available in various sizes and colors
✗ CONS
- • Color matching can be challenging
- • Quality varies between manufacturers
Framus Humbucker Ring Flat Wide BR GPickup Frame for GuitarSP F 40812Humbucker frame for 6-string guitars with flat...
⭐
5.0/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 477423
$6
#9
⭐
4.5/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
9/10
Framus Humbucker Ring Flat High BR C
by
Framus
Custom Builds
Luthier Work
Pickup Mounting
Key Feature:
• Available in various sizes and colors
✓ PROS
- • Proper pickup mounting and alignment
- • Essential for clean pickup installation
✗ CONS
- • Just a mounting component, no tonal benefit
- • May require routing for different sizes
Framus Humbucker Ring Flat High BR CPickup frame for guitarFor 6-string humbucker pickupHighNormal widthSuitable for...
⭐
4.5/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 477417
$6
#10
⭐
4.4/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Göldo Humbucker Frame PL1UC
by
Göldo
Pickup Mounting
Custom Builds
Pickup Replacement
Key Feature:
• Available in various sizes and colors
✓ PROS
- • Essential for clean pickup installation
- • Can match guitar aesthetics perfectly
✗ CONS
- • Easy to overlook but necessary for proper function
- • Quality varies between manufacturers
Göldo Humbucker Frame PL1UC, Humbucker Frame, Made out of brass, Chrome, For flat or arched cover, Dimensions: 89 x 45...
⭐
4.4/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 195491
$6
#11
⭐
4.4/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
10/10
Göldo HB Mounting Ring Curved Hi CR
by
Göldo
Custom Builds
Pickup Mounting
Luthier Work
Key Feature:
• Usually inexpensive upgrade component
✓ PROS
- • Usually inexpensive upgrade component
- • Essential for clean pickup installation
✗ CONS
- • Color matching can be challenging
- • Easy to overlook but necessary for proper function
Göldo HB Mounting Ring Curved Hi CRPickup Frame for Standard HumbuckerFor instruments with an arched lidFor use at the...
⭐
4.4/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
10/10
Art. 153415
$3
#12
⭐
4.6/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
8/10
Harley Benton Hu Frame Curved Top Cream BR
Guitar Modification
Custom Builds
Pickup Mounting
Key Feature:
• Proper pickup mounting and alignment
✓ PROS
- • Usually inexpensive upgrade component
- • Available in various sizes and colors
✗ CONS
- • Just a mounting component, no tonal benefit
- • Color matching can be challenging
Harley Benton Hu Frame Curved Top Cream BR, Frame for Humbuckers, For arched tops, High - Suitable for bridge position,...
⭐
4.6/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 329572
$2
#13
⭐
4.5/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Harley Benton Hu Frame Curved Top Cream Neck
Pickup Mounting
Luthier Work
Custom Builds
Key Feature:
• Essential for clean pickup installation
✓ PROS
- • Available in various sizes and colors
- • Usually inexpensive upgrade component
✗ CONS
- • Easy to overlook but necessary for proper function
- • Quality varies between manufacturers
Harley Benton Hu Frame Curved Top Cream NeckHumbucker FrameFor arched topsShallow designColour: Cream-colouredOuter...
⭐
4.5/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 153414
$2
#14
⭐
4.7/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
10/10
Göldo Mini Humbucker Frame PL18C
by
Göldo
Custom Builds
Pickup Replacement
Luthier Work
Key Feature:
• Usually inexpensive upgrade component
✓ PROS
- • Can match guitar aesthetics perfectly
- • Proper pickup mounting and alignment
✗ CONS
- • Quality varies between manufacturers
- • Color matching can be challenging
Göldo Mini Humbucker Mounting Ring PL18C, Mounting Ring, Suitable for mini humbuckers, Chrome-plated (metal)
⭐
4.7/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
10/10
Art. 209373
$7
#15
⭐
4.8/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
8/10
Harley Benton Hu Frame Curved Top Black BR
Luthier Work
Pickup Replacement
Custom Builds
Key Feature:
• Essential for clean pickup installation
✓ PROS
- • Proper pickup mounting and alignment
- • Available in various sizes and colors
✗ CONS
- • Color matching can be challenging
- • May require routing for different sizes
Harley Benton Hu Frame Curved Top Black BRFrame for HumbuckerFor instruments with an arched topHigh - suitable for...
⭐
4.8/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 329576
$2
How to Choose the Best Pickup Frames
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 pickup frames 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.
