EMG 45DC Bass Pickup
Professional music gear - detailed information and where to buy
EMG
45DC Bass Pickup
Product Info
Article Number:
157951
Brand:
EMG
Model:
45DC Bass Pickup
Category:
Pickups for 6-String Basses
Price:
$119.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The 45DC is a powerhouse pickup, plain and simple. It’s built for players who want that tight, aggressive, and articulate low-end you hear in a lot of modern rock and metal. If you’re looking to seriously beef up your 6-string’s growl, this is a fantastic and relatively affordable option.
Product Description
- EMG 45DC Bass Pickup
- Pickup for 6-String Electric Bass
- Powerful and modern sound
- String spacing max. 95.25 mm
- Housing size: 115 mm
- Colour: Black
- Incl. solderless wiring kit and pots
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Delivers aggressive, modern tone ideal for rock and metal genres
- • Active design provides high output and low noise performance
- • Included solderless wiring simplifies installation for most users
- • Robust construction with a durable black housing for long-term reliability
CONS
- • Limited versatility; not suited for vintage or mellow bass tones
- • Active pickups require a power source, adding complexity and potential failure point
- • String spacing limitation restricts compatibility with wider-spaced instruments
Product Video
Key Features
Position
Bridge
Magnet
Alnico V
Output Level
High
DC Resistance
13.5 kΩ
Mounting
4-Hole
Cover
Black
Similar Products
Applause Jump Dark Matter
Other Acoustic Guitars
$362
Acoustic Guitar with Pickup, Type: OM with cutaway, Top: Solid European spruce, Back and...
Ibanez GRG320FA-TVT
ST Style Guitars
$439
Electric Guitar, Body: Poplar, Top: Basswood with Art Grain in flamed maple look, Bolt-on neck:...
Taylor GS-Mini-e Sakuraburst
Folk Acoustic Guitars
$989
*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years.
Manuel Rodriguez Superior Flamenco Sabicas C3-F
Flamenco Guitars
$957
Flamenco Guitar, Top: Solid European Carpathian spruce, Back and...
Frequently Asked Questions
The 45DC is significantly hotter than the 35 and 40, offering a more aggressive and saturated tone, while the 35 and 40 have a more rounded and vintage feel.
The wiring kit is genuinely solderless, employing push-back connectors; however, soldering the connections will provide the most secure and reliable connection, especially for live performance.
The 45DC’s high output and aggressive nature might accentuate any existing brightness, potentially leading to an overly harsh sound, so careful EQ adjustments will be necessary.
