EMG 40P5 Bass Pickup

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EMG 40P5 Bass Pickup

EMG

40P5 Bass Pickup

4.4 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 594369
Brand: EMG
Model: 40P5 Bass Pickup
Price: $114.40

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The EMG 40P5 is a fantastic upgrade for players seeking that signature P-bass growl with added clarity and punch. It’s a surprisingly versatile pickup, capable of handling everything from funky slap tones to smooth, vintage warmth. This is a sweet option for players looking for a powerful, active sound without a massive investment.

Product Description

  • EMG 40P5 Bass Pickup
  • Active Pickup for 5-String Electric Bass
  • Humbucker
  • For P-Style models
  • Suitable for all positions
  • Extended housing with the tweeter magnet positioned closer to the neck
  • Covers a wide range of classic and modern bass sounds
  • Brilliant treble
  • warmth and powerful
  • crisp bass
  • For standard string spacing
  • Connections: Solderless
  • Magnet material: Ceramic

Dimensions (L x W x H): 101.6 x 38.1 x 22.4 mm, Mounting screws spacing: 95.3 mm, Colour: Black, Made in USA

  • *Including EMG's exclusive solderless installation system: *
  • One 25k volume pot
  • One 25k tone pot
  • One battery compartment
  • One stereo output jack
  • Two mounting screws
  • One pickup cable
  • Two connection cables
  • One output cable
  • One battery cable
PROS
  • • Extended housing optimizes tweeter magnet placement for enhanced neck warmth.
  • • Ceramic magnet delivers a powerful, articulate low-end response.
  • • Solderless installation simplifies setup, ideal for players of all skill levels.
  • • Delivers a broad tonal palette, seamlessly blending classic and modern sounds.
CONS
  • • Active design demands a battery, adding to potential maintenance.
  • • The ceramic magnet's tone might lack the warmth of alnico for some.
  • • The extended housing might present fitment challenges on heavily modified basses.

Product Video

Key Features

Position Bridge or any position on P-style basses
Magnet Ceramic
Output Level High
DC Resistance Approximately 12k Ohms (typical for EMG active pickups)
Mounting Standard 4-hole P-bass mounting pattern; 95.3 mm spacing
Cover Black ABS plastic

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Frequently Asked Questions

Positioning the tweeter magnet closer to the neck emphasizes lower-mid frequencies, adding warmth and fullness without sacrificing articulation.
Yes, the included pots, jack, and wiring harness are designed as a straightforward drop-in replacement for standard P-bass components.
The 40P5 leans more towards a balanced tone, avoiding the extreme output of some other EMG models while retaining their characteristic clarity and punch.

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