Active EMG P- pickups

[Flipper43]

Hey guys, i was looking at a set of these, and they seem pretty nice and fitting for me. I've never used active pups before, so i need to ask a few questions..

1. Does the EMG package come with all you need to set them up?
2. Do i need to buy a separate part to put the battery in?
3. How long does the battery in these pups last, and when should i change it?
4. What makes these ones better compared to stock/ passive pups?
5. Is it worth it?

I just need all of those questions answered if you could, and as much info i can get on them. Thanks guys!

 

[Coliah]

I'm actually wondering this stuff too. Buying the P-X set in two weeks. Would like some information on them, thanks.

 

[Rickett Customs]

1. Does the EMG package come with all you need to set them up?

Yes, They come with 1 volume and 1 "Passive"tone (25k pots) and a stereo jack, so that when the cable is unplugged, the neg part of the battery is disconnected. If the prior pickup was "passive" (with 250k or 500k pots) then the pots will definitely need to be removed and replaced with the supplied 25k pots.

2. Do i need to buy a separate part to put the battery in?

No not necessarily, If you have the room, the control cavity will do.

3. How long does the battery in these pups last, and when should i change it?

Typically, 6 months to a year+

Depending if you unplug your basses when done playing.........YMMV

4. What makes these ones better compared to stock/ passive pups?

Essentially, a pick up is a pickup.......

EMG's are wound less, resulting in a lower out put and this is where the active circuit comes into play for a stronger signal a buffered output.
The circuit is combined with the pickup, within the casing.

5. Is it worth it?

YMMV, IMO, IME, it was worth it for me.

 

[Flipper43]

Yes, They come with 1 volume and 1 "Passive"tone (25k pots) and a stereo jack, so that when the cable is unplugged, the neg part of the battery is disconnected. If the prior pickup was "passive" (with 250k or 500k pots) then the pots will definitely need to be removed and replaced with the supplied 25k pots.




No not necessarily, If you have the room, the control cavity will do.



Typically, 6 months to a year+

Depending if you unplug your basses when done playing.........YMMV




Essentially, a pick up is a pickup.......

EMG's are wound less, resulting in a lower out put and this is where the active circuit comes into play for a stronger signal a buffered output.
The circuit is combined with the pickup, within the casing.



YMMV, IMO, IME, it was worth it for me.

Sounds cool man. Thanks for answering all of those questions. I thought it'd be a lot more consistent and annoying to change the battery's. Does the active pickup make for a smoother sound, more headroom, or what?

 

[Rickett Customs]

Sounds cool man. Thanks for answering all of those questions. I thought it'd be a lot more consistent and annoying to change the battery's. Does the active pickup make for a smoother sound, more headroom, or what?

Headroom, yes. Especially if you wire the batteries in a series, you'll have 18v, which will extend the battery change significantly. I would not look at a battery being an "Inconvenience", It won't die as fast as you think it will, just as long as you don't leave it plugged in, the current draw is not alot.

Just think this may be your gateway to active electronics, they too can run off the same battery and still not kill it fast either.