HELP!!! On EMG pups!

[Kelly Lee]

I bought a set of what I thought were EMG PJ pups online from Ebay for a really good price ($96). Well, they arrived finally but the box says its a P5J set not the standard 4 string PJ set. They fit my standard PJ openings and don't know if there is a physical size difference between the two sets. The big question is, am I screwed or can I still use them with no problem Thanks in advance.

Here is a link to the auction if it helps:EMG - P J BASS GUITAR PICK-UPS SET - NEW -

 

[David Wilson]

they're the same physical size as the 4 string version. The J pickup is the same in both 4 and 5 strings set. From what I know, the main difference is that one of the P coils is designed to cover three strings when used in a 5 string bass rather than 2 in a 4 string.

 

[Kelly Lee]

So, will that special P coil be a problem or will it work fine? Has anybody here used the P5J set in place of the PJ set?

 

[Selta]

So, will that special P coil be a problem or will it work fine? Has anybody here used the P5J set in place of the PJ set?

Ought to work just fine, only difference may be in sound.


Ray

 

[Kelly Lee]

Hmm, would it screw up my string-to-string balance as far as volume maybe? Thats the only thing then that concerns me. I'm sure the tone itself probably wouldn't change that much knowing EMGs.

 

[maurilio]

Hi there,
EMG tech support... they're always been very good on answering my question!!!

Ciao

Mo'

 

[budreau]

I recently bought and installed what was supposed to be a p5j set. After installation the output on the A string on my bass was lower than the rest. After a call to tech support at EMG the p pickup was a 4 string model. The local Emg dealer tells me it may be a six week wait for a replacement. Sheesh.
By the way, the EMGs sound freakin' killer! (except for the A string)

 

[Ralphdaddy]

Perhaps Kelly and Budreau ought to trade... might work out well for both of you guys.