10 High-Output Humbuckers

Whether you’re looking to increase the heat on a lower-output instrument or just searching for a new flavor, this list has you covered.HABANERO PICKUPS BY GROVER JACKSONBonney BridgeHandmade in California, this overwound bridge pickup has a 16.7k resistance, and comes in nickel, black, or zebra. $110 streetgroverjackson.comFISHMANFluence Richard Z Kruspe SignatureEach pickup in the Rammstein guitarist’s signature set features three selectable voices. This active set is rechargeable—a battery pack is optional. Red finish is encouraged, though stainless is also available.$309 street (set)fishman.comGFS PickupsSBS Arena Power PLUSThe most affordable alnico ’bucker on this list has a 14.5k resistance and features the company’s Kwikplug system for fast swapping.$39 streetguitarfetish.comSEYMOUR DUNCANInvaderFeaturing overwound coils, a trio of ceramic magnets, and oversized metal-oxide pole pieces, these humbuckers promise heavy bass response and are available in 6-, 7-, and 8-string sizes.$109 streetseymourduncan.comDIMARZIOSuper DistortionA classic since 1972! This ’bucker, with its 13.68k ohms of resistance, is intended primarily for bridge-position installation and comes in a wide range of colors. $89 streetdimarzio.comGIBSON498T Hot AlnicoA hotter spin on the 490 series humbucker, this boasts a resistance of 14.2k and is spaced for bridge position.$119 streetgibson.comPRSm Bridge HumbuckerThe company’s house high-output humbucker comes in gloss nickel and measures 15.7 k resistance.$200 streetprsguitars.comLOLLARdB HumbuckerWhile these boast the lowest resistance on this list (12.7k in bridge position), they’re the pickup maker’s hottest offering. Plus, they look hip! $200 streetlollarguitars.comEMG81The classic active pickup boasts 3,000 hours of battery life and features the company’s Quick-Connect cable for easy installation.$99 streetemgpickups.comLINDY FRALINHigh Output HumbuckerThe pickup maker’s highest output offering is a hot take on a PAF and comes in a variety of color and cover options.$160 streetfralinpickups.com