Best Pickups for 4-String J-Bass 2026
Top-rated pickups for 4-string j-bass 2026 - expert picks for every budget and skill level
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
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4.4/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Lollar PJ-Bass DC Noiseless 4S Set BK
by
Lollar
Tone Enhancement
Modern Sound
Professional Performance
Key Feature:
• Professional upgrade option
✓ PROS
- • Many vintage and modern options
- • Professional upgrade option
✗ CONS
- • May need additional electronics work
- • Can be expensive for premium pickups
Lollar PJ-Bass DC Noiseless 4S Set BKSet of Pickups for Electric BassJ-Style single coil and P-Style split coilThe...
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4.4/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 610246
$373
#2
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4.9/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Seymour Duncan Apollo J-Bass, 4 Str, Set
Professional Performance
Modern Sound
Studio Recording
Key Feature:
• Improves tone and output
✓ PROS
- • Improves tone and output
- • Professional upgrade option
✗ CONS
- • Requires technical installation
- • Can be expensive for premium pickups
Seymour Duncan Apollo J-Bass4 StrPickup Set for Electric BassPassive humbucker pickups for 4-string jazz bass...
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4.9/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 386269
$340
#3
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4.6/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Seymour Duncan ANT II-JJBB
Modern Sound
Professional Performance
Studio Recording
Key Feature:
• Improves tone and output
✓ PROS
- • Designed specifically for Jazz Bass
- • Can dramatically change bass sound
✗ CONS
- • Requires technical installation
- • Installation voids warranty
Seymour Duncan ANT II-JJBB, J-Style Pickup for Bass, Bridge position, In stile of the 60s which resemble those that...
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4.6/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 116437
$212
#4
⭐
4.8/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Bartolini 4-Str Original J-Bass Set BK
by
Bartolini
Studio Recording
Professional Performance
Jazz Bass Upgrade
Key Feature:
• Many vintage and modern options
✓ PROS
- • Can dramatically change bass sound
- • Professional upgrade option
✗ CONS
- • Can be expensive for premium pickups
- • May need additional electronics work
Bartolini 4-Str Original J-Bass Set BKSet of Pickups for Electric BassFullwarm and hum-free vintage soundPopular...
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4.8/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 602318
$256
#5
⭐
4.5/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Aguilar AG 4J-HC
by
Aguilar
Tone Enhancement
Modern Sound
Studio Recording
Key Feature:
• Can dramatically change bass sound
✓ PROS
- • Professional upgrade option
- • Can dramatically change bass sound
✗ CONS
- • Installation voids warranty
- • Can be expensive for premium pickups
Aguilar AG 4J-HCSet of Pickups for Electric BassTwo hum-canceling single coilsFor J-Style modelsFor bridge and neck...
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4.5/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 457094
$318
#6
⭐
4.5/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Kloppmann JB 61 J-Bass Set BK
by
Kloppmann
Jazz Bass Upgrade
Studio Recording
Professional Performance
Key Feature:
• Can dramatically change bass sound
✓ PROS
- • Can dramatically change bass sound
- • Many vintage and modern options
✗ CONS
- • Installation voids warranty
- • May change original vintage value
Kloppmann JB 61 J-Bass Set BKSet of Pickups for J-Style Electric BassHand-woundPickup type: Single CoilsOutput: Vintage...
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4.5/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 564720
$351
#7
⭐
4.6/5
(22 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Lollar BS J-Style Bass Set BK
by
Lollar
Studio Recording
Professional Performance
Modern Sound
Key Feature:
• Designed specifically for Jazz Bass
✓ PROS
- • Designed specifically for Jazz Bass
- • Improves tone and output
✗ CONS
- • Requires technical installation
- • May need additional electronics work
Lollar BS J-Style Bass Set BKPickup Set For J-Style Electric BassHand-woundConstruction: Single CoilsOutput:...
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4.6/5
(22 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 536637
$384
#8
⭐
4.4/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Seymour Duncan STK-J2N
Professional Performance
Tone Enhancement
Vintage Restoration
Key Feature:
• Improves tone and output
✓ PROS
- • Designed specifically for Jazz Bass
- • Improves tone and output
✗ CONS
- • Installation voids warranty
- • May change original vintage value
Seymour Duncan STK-J2N, Pickup, Hot Jazz stack bass, Fat authentic vintage jazz bass sound while eliminating hum...
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4.4/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 244427
$164
#9
⭐
4.9/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Sadowsky J/J-Style Bass Pickup Set
by
Sadowsky
Jazz Bass Upgrade
Studio Recording
Vintage Restoration
Key Feature:
• Can dramatically change bass sound
✓ PROS
- • Designed specifically for Jazz Bass
- • Many vintage and modern options
✗ CONS
- • May change original vintage value
- • Can be expensive for premium pickups
Sadowsky J/J-Style Bass Pickup SetPickup Set for Electric BassStacked coil pickupFor the neck position and bridge...
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4.9/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 620734
$329
#10
⭐
4.6/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
DiMarzio DP149BK
by
DiMarzio
Vintage Restoration
Professional Performance
Studio Recording
Key Feature:
• Improves tone and output
✓ PROS
- • Many vintage and modern options
- • Designed specifically for Jazz Bass
✗ CONS
- • Installation voids warranty
- • Can be expensive for premium pickups
DiMarzio DP149BK, Pickup Set, Ultra J-Style, Neck & bridge, Colour: Black
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4.6/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 203565
$197
#11
⭐
4.7/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Fender Cobalt Chrome J Bass Set
by
Fender
Professional Performance
Jazz Bass Upgrade
Studio Recording
Key Feature:
• Professional upgrade option
✓ PROS
- • Designed specifically for Jazz Bass
- • Improves tone and output
✗ CONS
- • Requires technical installation
- • Can be expensive for premium pickups
Fender Cobalt Chrome J Bass SetPickup Set for Electric BassCoil material: NylonDC resistance: Neck: 8.0kBridge:...
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4.7/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 583944
$263
#12
⭐
4.6/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Bartolini 4-Str J-Bass 9CBJS L1/S1 Set B
by
Bartolini
Studio Recording
Modern Sound
Jazz Bass Upgrade
Key Feature:
• Can dramatically change bass sound
✓ PROS
- • Professional upgrade option
- • Improves tone and output
✗ CONS
- • Can be expensive for premium pickups
- • Installation voids warranty
Bartolini 4-Str J-Bass 9CBJS L1/S1 Set BSet of Pickups for 4-String Electric BassPickups: 2 J-style single coilsNeck...
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4.6/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 462532
$197
#13
⭐
4.6/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound P/J Bass Set
Tone Enhancement
Jazz Bass Upgrade
Vintage Restoration
Key Feature:
• Improves tone and output
✓ PROS
- • Many vintage and modern options
- • Professional upgrade option
✗ CONS
- • May need additional electronics work
- • Can be expensive for premium pickups
Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound P/J Bass SetP/J Pickup SetFor 4-string bass guitarCalibrated SetPassive operation1/4...
⭐
4.6/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 334999
$281
#14
⭐
4.5/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
DiMarzio DP126 Creme
by
DiMarzio
Professional Performance
Modern Sound
Jazz Bass Upgrade
Key Feature:
• Many vintage and modern options
✓ PROS
- • Improves tone and output
- • Many vintage and modern options
✗ CONS
- • May change original vintage value
- • Requires technical installation
DiMarzio DP126 CremePickup-Set for Electric-BassFor neck- and bridge-positionFor P-Bass and J-Bass-modelsCleandry...
⭐
4.5/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 263573
$208
#15
⭐
4.9/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Seymour Duncan STK-J2B
Vintage Restoration
Jazz Bass Upgrade
Modern Sound
Key Feature:
• Improves tone and output
✓ PROS
- • Many vintage and modern options
- • Improves tone and output
✗ CONS
- • May change original vintage value
- • Requires technical installation
Seymour Duncan STK-J2B, Hot Jazz Stack Bass Pickup, Fat authentic vintage jazz bass tone, Elimination of mains hum...
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4.9/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 180531
$164
How to Choose the Best Pickups for 4-String J-Bass
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 pickups for 4-string j-bass 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.
