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Best Pickups for 4-String J-Bass for Vintage Restoration 2025

Perfect pickups for 4-string j-bass for vintage-restoration - easy to play and learn on

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $100 Under $200 Under $300 Under $500
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Jazz Bass Upgrade For Studio Recording For Professional Performance For Tone Enhancement For Vintage Restoration For Modern Sound
BRANDS: Seymour Duncan Fender EMG DiMarzio Sadowsky Lollar
Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound P/J Bass Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound P/J Bass Set

by Seymour Duncan
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
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Seymour Duncan Antiquity J-Style Bridge - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Seymour Duncan Antiquity J-Style Bridge

by Seymour Duncan
Jazz Bass Upgrade Modern Sound Tone Enhancement
Key Feature:
• Improves tone and output
✓ PROS
  • • Professional upgrade option
  • • Can dramatically change bass sound
✗ CONS
  • • May change original vintage value
  • • Can be expensive for premium pickups

Seymour Duncan Antiquity J-Style BridgePickup for Electric BassSingle coilFor the bridge positionWarm midrange punch...

⭐ 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 554320
$219
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Lollar BS J-Style Bass Set BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

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:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (22 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 536637
$384
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Lollar PJ-Bass DC Noiseless 4S Set BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

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...

⭐ 4.4/5 (14 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 610246
$373
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Fender Cobalt Chrome J Bass Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

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:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (47 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 583944
$263
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Seymour Duncan Apollo J-Bass, 4 Str, Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Seymour Duncan Apollo J-Bass, 4 Str, Set

by Seymour Duncan
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...

⭐ 4.9/5 (54 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 386269
$340
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Sadowsky J/J-Style Bass Pickup Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

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...

⭐ 4.9/5 (42 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 620734
$329
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Lollar J-Style 70's Bass Set BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Lollar J-Style 70's Bass Set BK

by Lollar
Vintage Restoration Studio Recording Modern Sound
Key Feature:
• Many vintage and modern options
✓ PROS
  • • Professional upgrade option
  • • Can dramatically change bass sound
✗ CONS
  • • May change original vintage value
  • • Requires technical installation

Lollar J-Style 70's Bass Set BKPickup Set for J-Style Electric BassConstruction: Single coilsOutput: MediumUsing...

⭐ 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 455943
$263
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Seymour Duncan STK-J1B J-Bass Bridge 4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Seymour Duncan STK-J1B J-Bass Bridge 4

by Seymour Duncan
Jazz Bass Upgrade Studio Recording Tone Enhancement
Key Feature:
• Improves tone and output
✓ PROS
  • • Designed specifically for Jazz Bass
  • • Professional upgrade option
✗ CONS
  • • Can be expensive for premium pickups
  • • May need additional electronics work

Seymour Duncan STK-J1B J-Bass Bridge 4Pickups for J-Style Electric BassSingle coilsFor bridge position4-String...

⭐ 4.7/5 (12 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 561371
$160
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Lindy Fralin J-Style Bass Set BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Lindy Fralin J-Style Bass Set BK

by Lindy Fralin
Studio Recording Jazz Bass Upgrade Vintage Restoration
Key Feature:
• Improves tone and output
✓ PROS
  • • Designed specifically for Jazz Bass
  • • Improves tone and output
✗ CONS
  • • Requires technical installation
  • • May need additional electronics work

Lindy Fralin J-Style Bass Set BKSet of Pickups for J-Style Electric BassSet with 2 single coilsHand-woundHigh...

⭐ 4.8/5 (51 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 455745
$252
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Lollar J-Bass 4S Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Lollar J-Bass 4S Set

by Lollar
Professional Performance Studio Recording Modern Sound
Key Feature:
• Many vintage and modern options
✓ PROS
  • • Many vintage and modern options
  • • Professional upgrade option
✗ CONS
  • • Requires technical installation
  • • Can be expensive for premium pickups

Lollar J-Bass 4S SetPickup Set for J-Style Electric BassSingle coilsVintage OutputFullclear soundReverse Wound Reverse...

⭐ 4.7/5 (28 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 418804
$285
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DiMarzio DP126 Creme - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

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
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Seymour Duncan AJB-2B Jazz Bridge 4-String - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Seymour Duncan AJB-2B Jazz Bridge 4-String

by Seymour Duncan
Modern Sound Vintage Restoration Studio Recording
Key Feature:
• Designed specifically for Jazz Bass
✓ PROS
  • • Designed specifically for Jazz Bass
  • • Improves tone and output
✗ CONS
  • • Requires technical installation
  • • Installation voids warranty

Seymour Duncan AJB-2B Jazz Bridge 4-StringPickups for Electric BassSingle coilFor the bridge positionVintage style tone...

⭐ 4.9/5 (47 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 554088
$197
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DiMarzio DP302GB Relentless J Bass BL - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

DiMarzio DP302GB Relentless J Bass BL

by DiMarzio
Professional Performance Jazz Bass Upgrade Studio Recording
Key Feature:
• Many vintage and modern options
✓ PROS
  • • Can dramatically change bass sound
  • • Many vintage and modern options
✗ CONS
  • • Can be expensive for premium pickups
  • • Requires technical installation

DiMarzio DP302GB Relentless J Bass BL, Set of Pickups for Electric Bass, Position: Neck and bridge, Magnet material:...

⭐ 4.4/5 (31 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 569152
$263
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EMG JA Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

EMG JA Set

by EMG
Tone Enhancement Professional Performance Jazz Bass Upgrade
Key Feature:
• Improves tone and output
✓ PROS
  • • Can dramatically change bass sound
  • • Professional upgrade option
✗ CONS
  • • May change original vintage value
  • • Requires technical installation

EMG JA Set, Pickup set for 4-string electric bass, 2 J-style pickupsSimilar to the J, but uses domed Alnico V magnets...

⭐ 4.6/5 (45 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 456633
$182
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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.

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