EMG MM5CS

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EMG MM5CS

EMG

MM5CS

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Product Info

Article Number: 407857
Brand: EMG
Model: MM5CS
Price: $119.90

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The EMG MM5CS nails that iconic MusicMan growl, but in an active package. It's a fantastic upgrade for players seeking a powerful, defined low-end and a straightforward installation. Perfect for funk, rock, and modern styles where a clear, aggressive bass tone is essential.

Product Description

  • EMG MM5CS
  • Active humbucker pickup
  • For 5-string MM-Style electric bass
  • Wide coils combined with a large coil surface provide a rich bass tone
  • Use of EMG's ceramic and steel (CS) design makes the MMCS a great mix of transparent highs with powerful and warm bass
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 111.8 x 21.6 x 49.1 mm
  • Colour: black

*Contains EMG's exclusive Solderless (solderless) installation system:*

  • 1x 25K volume potentiometer
  • 1x 25k volume potentiometer
  • 1x battery bus
  • 1x stereo output jack
  • 1 pair of fixing screws
  • 1x pickup cable
  • 2x connecting cable
  • 1x output cable
  • 1x battery cable
PROS
  • • Ceramic/steel magnets deliver a balanced, articulate low-end response.
  • • Solderless installation significantly simplifies the upgrade process for most players.
  • • Wide coils capture more string vibration for a fuller, richer tone.
  • • Provides a classic MusicMan-style punch with increased clarity and definition.
CONS
  • • Active design requires a 9V battery, adding to potential maintenance.
  • • Limited tonal versatility compared to passive pickups; favors a specific sound.
  • • The black finish can show fingerprints and smudges easily.

Product Video

Key Features

Type Active Humbucker
Magnet Ceramic/Steel
Output Level High
DC Resistance 12.5k Ohms
Mounting 4-Hole, Solderless System
Strings 5-String Bass

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Frequently Asked Questions

The CS (Ceramic/Steel) design blends the high-output punch of ceramic magnets with the clarity and warmth of steel, offering a more balanced and transparent tone.
While designed for MusicMan-style basses, the standard 4-hole mounting pattern makes it compatible with most 5-string basses with some minor adjustments.
The solderless system primarily connects to the potentiometer and output jack; compatibility depends on your bass's existing wiring and circuitry.

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