EMG Club!

[bassyboy]

the x series requires no soldering, they have quick connect plugs,
very handy for the solder challenged, again the x series are fantastic!!

 

[BassIsFun17]

My new to me Aria Pro Avante series AVB 45-5 had some EMG's installed. i got it in a trade.

its wired Vol-Tone-Vol-Tone

i think im a convert! i love this tone. its warm enough for me but soooo clean and clear. really tight and focused to my ears.

 

[bassgod76]

the x series requires no soldering, they have quick connect plugs,
very handy for the solder challenged, again the x series are fantastic!!

My P/J set I bought recently had quick change plugs on the pickup. I don't think it's exclusive to X series?

 

[Vakmere]

Anybody ever put EMG DC40's in an MTD-USA 5? Keeping the original MTD pre in the bass and just replacing the pups? Wonder how that combo would work out?

 

[Gopher Bob]

Never tried that MTD EMG combo but it would probably sound pretty much amazing

 

[Kitsapbass]

I'd also suggest replacing the pots - EMG's don't like anything but 25k ohm, vs. the normal 250k or 500k.

 

[BassIsFun17]

so when wiring EMG's with a non EMG preamp, you just have to change the pots to 25k?

 

[Rickett Customs]

so when wiring EMG's with a non EMG preamp, you just have to change the pots to 25k?

That is correct. Matter of fact, If you buy new, a semi-pre wired Volume and tone are supplied.

 

[BassIsFun17]

That is correct. Matter of fact, If you buy new, a semi-pre wired Volume and tone are supplied.

well my new to me aria came with some EMG's in it. so i am assuming its all 25k pots in it.

 

[Vakmere]

so when wiring EMG's with a non EMG preamp, you just have to change the pots to 25k?

Ah, good to know. These are tips that dont come in a box.

 

[Awesomenaut]

My P with EMG PJ and BQC system.

Usually I don't like P-styled basses, but that thing is awesome. What's the deets?

 

[Vakmere]

Usually I don't like P-styled basses, but that thing is awesome. What's the deets?

He brings it into the bathroom?? Now thats commitment.

 

[Tbfus]

Just switched pickups from the EMG DC40'S to the EMG J5's in my Spector along with the BTC system but it just don't have the same output and tone as my Hamer impact 5 with both basses being real similar weight, look, 18v, and body style wise....I AB'd the 2 of them and output wise, I lose a notch 2 or more, and the slapping tone is way down from the Hamer...Can anyway tell me if I am wasting time trying to get the Spector to sound like my Hamer...My sound man says the Hamer signal and all around tone is much stronger...I am at my wits end trying to make a 4000.00 bass sound like my 1994 Hamer Impact that I bought in 95 on an 2 % endorsement from a guy who owned a large Music Store in SC...it listed for around 3750.00 back then and they only made a select few of them.....My Hamer is Bubinga and The Spector is a water curd redwood...The Spector plays wonderful it just don't sound as good as it looks...Any thoughts would be appreciated...

 

[shoaboat]

just got another stingray 5 piezo and was thinking of trying a emg in this one but keep the EB preamp... thoughts???

 

[Rickett Customs]

just got another stingray 5 piezo and was thinking of trying a emg in this one but keep the EB preamp... thoughts???

I believe it's possible, however with out knowing the existing pot values right off hand, it may not. Ain't I full of confusion?

The volume is 25k, the other pots are 100k (50k from the 90's on)

 

[bassgod76]

Usually I don't like P-styled basses, but that thing is awesome. What's the deets?

Check out my thread on the entire refurb/build. Lots of pics!

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=569018

 

[Mekanic]

I recon I can join now, have a question as well, running the EMG LJ5/SJ5 setup in my Jagcision. Wired Vol/Tone.

Is there any way I can get a stacked pot for tone/blend?

New knobs and a new bridge are in the works.

 

[J. Crawford]

I can jump in this club, my fretless is EMG equipped.

 

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This is my Ibanez SR300 with an EMG 40DC in the neck positio, love it.
Sorry for bad pics

 

[Ezpada]

Hi guys!! I'm newbie in the club and this website.I'm so sorry i don't good in English, I'll try to understand it and make it better.
So,I want to change my pick up and pre. but i don't know what EMG pick up & pre. is great and give me a sound do i want.I just like Cliff Burton(Metallica)tone that sound is great in many music like Jump in the fire bass is not so harsh, i want a sound like that.
So what EMG pick up & pre. i should install in my bass to give me that sound. Can you help me to select EMG pick up & pre. or give your opinion.

Thanks !!