EMG Les Claypool LC Brushed Gold
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EMG
Les Claypool LC Brushed Gold
Product Info
Article Number:
519636
Brand:
EMG
Model:
Les Claypool LC Brushed Gold
Category:
Pickups for 4-String P-Bass
Price:
$152.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This pickup is a real winner if you're chasing that Les Claypool growl and clarity in your P-bass. The brushed gold finish is slick, and the included wiring makes it super easy to swap in. It’s a great upgrade for players wanting a more modern, aggressive sound without completely abandoning that classic P-bass vibe.
Product Description
- EMG Les Claypool LC Brushed Gold
- Pickup for Electric Bass
- Active single coil
- Les Claypool signature model
- Suitable for P-Style models
- For all positions
- Output: Medium
- Covers a wide range of classic and modern bass sounds
- Brilliant highs
- warmth and powerful
- crisp basses
- Connections: Solderless
- Magnet material: Alnico 5
- Width: 57.2 mm
- Height: 27.9 mm
- Mounting depth: 22.2 mm
- Mounting screw spacing: 62.2 mm
- Colour: Brushed Gold
- Made in USA
*Incl. EMG's exclusive solderless mounting system:*
- 1x 25k Volume poti
- 1x 25k Tone potentiometer
- 1x Battery bus
- 1x Stereo output jack
- 4x Mounting screws
- 1x Recording cable
- 2x Connection cable
- 1x Output cable
- 1x Battery cable
PROS
- • Brushed gold finish adds a unique, premium aesthetic appeal
- • Alnico 5 magnets deliver a punchy, articulate tone with excellent clarity
- • Solderless system simplifies installation, ideal for DIY enthusiasts
- • Includes essential wiring components for a complete, ready-to-install package
CONS
- • Active design requires a 9V battery, adding to maintenance and potential failure points
- • Brushed gold finish may show fingerprints and require more frequent cleaning
- • Limited versatility compared to passive pickups, best suited for specific tonal palettes
Product Video
Key Features
Position
All Positions (P-Style)
Magnet
Alnico 5
Output Level
Medium
DC Resistance
4.3k Ohms
Mounting
Solderless, 62.2 mm screw spacing
Cover
Brushed Gold
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's significantly more articulate and defined; the Alnico 5s offer a tighter low-end and brighter highs, reducing the muddiness sometimes found in split coils.
The solderless system is quite straightforward, even for those with limited experience. The included instructions and cables simplify the process considerably, though some basic familiarity with bass wiring is helpful.
While it's an active pickup, it’s designed to complement a P-bass’s inherent character. It will modernize the sound, but retain the core P-bass qualities if you dial back the tone knob.
