Best humbucker pickups 2024: buck up your guitar with mellow lows and punchy mids

Close up of Fishman Fluence humbuckers
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Whether you’re swapping out like for like or replacing single coils, when it comes to changing your pickups, you’re sure to want to check out the best humbucker pickups that are currently available. Nothing dishes out warm, mellow bass frequencies and punchy mids like a good humbucker, so if you’re currently on a quest to switch up your tone, then read on.

Single coils are great when it comes to spanky, chimey sounds, but you just get more from a humbucker. Humbucker pickups will deliver a hotter output, won’t be as prone to hum and interference (hence the name – they literally buck the hum), and tend to have a darker, warmer, more rounded and fatter tone. They’re often associated with classic rock and blues, but honestly, the best humbucker pickups can cater for any sort of music. 

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