EMG 5 string passive set

[joselorellano]

Greetings. Does anybody knows where can I find a PJ setup of the EMG passive series for a 5 string bass? Went to their site but didn't find a specific set for 5 strings.

Joe

 

[JimmyM]

I couldn't find anything about them either, which makes me think they only do 5-string HZ pickups as soapbars.

 

[joselorellano]

I couldn't find anything about them either, which makes me think they only do 5-string HZ pickups as soapbars.

Thanks for replying. Maybe I'll use one of the active sets. I was hoping to use a preamp that I have availabe.

 

[JustForSport]

You can use the pre you have with EMG 40P5 which is same size as 5-string HZ soapbars.
You'll need to be sure your vol and bal pots are 25k or 50k for active pickups, also.
If you're trying to find something that fits an existing P route (but for 5-string), I don't think EMG currently has something for that.
Also, does your existing pre have the vol pot before or after the preamp?
If it's after, you can use what you have, except for the bal pot.
If it's before, you'll need to change them both to the correct values.

 

[joselorellano]

You can use the pre you have with EMG 40P5 which is same size as 5-string HZ soapbars.
You'll need to be sure your vol and bal pots are 25k or 50k for active pickups, also.
If you're trying to find something that fits an existing P route (but for 5-string), I don't think EMG currently has something for that.
Also, does your existing pre have the vol pot before or after the preamp?
If it's after, you can use what you have, except for the bal pot.
If it's before, you'll need to change them both to the correct values.

This is for a new build, so the pickup rout will be made using the pickups, once the pickup to be used is at hand. I have other basses and none of them with a pj configuration, that's the reason for the build, to get that p sound. The vol pot is before the preamp, so if I go that route I'll follow your recommendations. Thanks a lot for replying.

 

[awilkie84]

This is for a new build, so the pickup rout will be made using once the pickup to be used is at hand. I have other basses and none of them with a pj configuration, that's the reason for the build, to get that p sound. The vol pot is before the preamp, so if I go that route I'll follow your recommendations. Thanks a lot for replying.

Could always use a standard 4 string P with covers that have no holes?

 

[joselorellano]

Could always use a standard 4 string P with covers that have no holes?

Will it work fine with 5 strings? That's an option I'm willing to try...

 

[awilkie84]

Will it work fine with 5 strings? That's an option I'm willing to try...

Yes. Magnetic fields extend far beyond where the pole pieces are. Just make sure you set the spacing of the pick-up housings to match how wide your strings are spaced. It doesn't matter where the poles end up.

 

[JustForSport]

If trying a standard 4 string P, the dual-pole style may work better than the single-pole style.
A temp trial upside down above the strings would be a good idea before routing, tho.

 

[AdamR]

Or you can use some rail style pickups

 

[JustForSport]

++ ^^

And most (if not all) EMGs are rails inside...

 

[JimmyM]

You do have to make sure that the rails are long enough for your string spacing, though. Check the instructions for whatever pickup you're thinking of. They usually show you how long the rail is.

 

[joselorellano]

Thanks for the ideas guys. I'll take them under consideration when the time comes.