EMG MMTW
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EMG
MMTW
Product Info
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The EMG MMTW is a clever pickup for Music Man bass players wanting two distinct voices. The humbucker provides serious growl, while the J-style coil is surprisingly detailed, making it ideal for players who want a versatile, active pickup without needing multiple instruments.
Product Description
- EMG MM-TW
- Active humbucker & single coil pickup
- For Music Man-style electric basses
- Position: all positions
- Two independent pickup sounds: one is a ceramic and steel humbucker pickup that lends players an incredibly rich bass sound; via a push-pull pot
- the MMTW becomes a J single coil pickup with detailed presence and a strong mid-range character.
- Connections: solderless
- Magnetic material: ceramic
- Cap(s): black
- plastic
- Width: 88.9 mm
- Height: 48.3 mm
- Unit depth: 22.4 mm
- String spacing: 73.7 mm
- Space between the mounting screws: 94 mm
- Made in the USA
- Included per order: EMG's exclusive solderless installation system: 1x push-pull pot
- 1x 25k tone pot
- 1x battery bus
- 1x stereo output jack
- 1x set of mounting screws
- 1x pickup cable
- 2x connection cables
- 1x output cable
- 1x battery cable
PROS
- • Ceramic/steel humbucker delivers a thick, powerful low-end response.
- • Push-pull J single coil offers a surprisingly articulate, balanced tone.
- • Solderless system simplifies installation, even for less experienced users.
- • Included components (pot, jack) provide a complete, ready-to-install package.
CONS
- • Limited versatility compared to pickups with broader tonal palettes.
- • Active circuit requires a battery, adding potential maintenance.
- • MM-style mounting restricts use to Music Man basses primarily.
Product Video
Key Features
Type
Active humbucker/single coil
Magnet
Ceramic
Output Level
High
DC Resistance
7.5k Ohms (approximate, humbucker) / 3.2k Ohms (approximate, single coil)
Mounting
Music Man-style
Strings
73.7 mm string spacing
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Frequently Asked Questions
Expect around 6-10 hours of playtime on a standard 9V battery, but this varies with volume and tone settings.
It captures the essence of a J pickup – clarity and a strong mid-range – but the active circuit gives it a bit more 'oomph' and sustain than a purely passive J.
While possible, the Music Man mounting pattern is quite specific; significant modifications to the bass body would be needed to make it fit.
