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Great Set & Super Easy to Install
Pickup manufacturers really need to start following EMGs example. EMG pickups are so easy to install and really make modifying guitar electronics enjoyable and not an agonising chore.
I had an old Westfield bass that I ripped the electrics from years ago and just never got round to sorting it. I did consider buying a pre-made loom but for £80 more I could replace the whole set so I thought why not.
Install was a breeze and I'd recommend using the foam inside the EMG box underneath the pickups so you can have some slight pickup height adjustment.
Overall very pleased with the sound and install. Other manufacturers take note, this should now be a universal standard. Seymour Duncan knocked off the quick install so you can drop blackouts in to EMG pot sets and then include bog standard pots and wires, crazy!
I had an old Westfield bass that I ripped the electrics from years ago and just never got round to sorting it. I did consider buying a pre-made loom but for £80 more I could replace the whole set so I thought why not.
Install was a breeze and I'd recommend using the foam inside the EMG box underneath the pickups so you can have some slight pickup height adjustment.
Overall very pleased with the sound and install. Other manufacturers take note, this should now be a universal standard. Seymour Duncan knocked off the quick install so you can drop blackouts in to EMG pot sets and then include bog standard pots and wires, crazy!
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Changed pickups, got a new bass
I've installed these pickups into a fairly cheap, but still awesome Yamaha BB234. It sounds like a perfect PJ now. The P is a king of the set: it's loud, punchy and round. J by itself it quiter and not so impressive, but the PJ combination is just perfect.
What I don't like about the electronics is that the volume range is not that usable. It feels more like an on/off than a gradual change. I think I'd even swap one volume knob for a 2-way switch between P and PJ, and leave the second volume as master, it would make life easier without losing any functionality.
The installation process was a breeze: zero soldering, took me about 15 minutes total. I'd love more manufacturers to swith to such a system.
Overall the set works perfectly for my needs, they cover both P tones for rock, as well as PJ for slap.
What I don't like about the electronics is that the volume range is not that usable. It feels more like an on/off than a gradual change. I think I'd even swap one volume knob for a 2-way switch between P and PJ, and leave the second volume as master, it would make life easier without losing any functionality.
The installation process was a breeze: zero soldering, took me about 15 minutes total. I'd love more manufacturers to swith to such a system.
Overall the set works perfectly for my needs, they cover both P tones for rock, as well as PJ for slap.
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Easy installation, versatile sound.
Love how easy it is to install. EMG clip on wires are perfect. The pots are definitely an improvement for my original Squier electronics and the pickups are soooo much better. Specifically the precision spli coil, it's just perfect. Very happy, totally improved the bass.
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Worth every cent!
Used these to modify my Ibanez Talman TMB30 bass guitar. The result is awesome: not only the single coil pickup noise is gone, and I am able to use both pickups freely, but also the sound has changed dramatically.
Installation was easy, as always with EMG. No problems with quality and awesome sound - what else would you want?
Recommend these!
Installation was easy, as always with EMG. No problems with quality and awesome sound - what else would you want?
Recommend these!
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Great pickups
These two are great pickups: EMG delivered something different than what they're commonly known for (active pickups), and they did it brilliantly.
First of all, it's passive and the tone is great. Kind of vintage-y sounding, but with some bite added. Balanced frequency response and medium output.
The installation is super easy and solderless as with every EMG product: the pickups come with every necessary component (pots, jack socket and an ingenious plastic clip to effortlessly connect the ground wire from the bridge).
First of all, it's passive and the tone is great. Kind of vintage-y sounding, but with some bite added. Balanced frequency response and medium output.
The installation is super easy and solderless as with every EMG product: the pickups come with every necessary component (pots, jack socket and an ingenious plastic clip to effortlessly connect the ground wire from the bridge).
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Great sound, less great volume control
I installed this set in a passive Cort action PJ, alongside bridge replacement, and the result is fantastic. The guitar sounds different and better, there are good tone options, much better than the original set.
The only thing I'm not happy with is the two volume controls. They hardly make a difference for most of the potentiometer sweep. It seems like most of the change in volume is noticeable at the last quarter/fifth of the knob's turn. To my question about it, EMG's support replied it is not uncommon for passive pickups in this configuration (volume/volume/tone).
Even though, i am very pleased with the end result of this mod: Solderless connectors makes the installation process easy, the parts and their finish looks and feels high quality, and most importantly, the sound is great. Thumbs up!
The only thing I'm not happy with is the two volume controls. They hardly make a difference for most of the potentiometer sweep. It seems like most of the change in volume is noticeable at the last quarter/fifth of the knob's turn. To my question about it, EMG's support replied it is not uncommon for passive pickups in this configuration (volume/volume/tone).
Even though, i am very pleased with the end result of this mod: Solderless connectors makes the installation process easy, the parts and their finish looks and feels high quality, and most importantly, the sound is great. Thumbs up!
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K
Best PJ pickups ever!
I have installed them in my Aerodyne Jazz Bass from 2017. Now the output is strong, they have lovely low mid growl. The only issue is the fact that included pots do not match original pot knobs. But stock have the same values so you just have to cut the cables and solder it on your own. Those pickups are great for all kind distortions and fuzzes. Also they are very good for cleans. Very rich and fat sounding. I highly recommend that product.
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unbelievable
recently upgraded my old home-made bass with these pickups and i was not dissapointed - it's not just that they sound amazing, but the instalation was incredibly easy and fun with no soldering at all
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Versatile and modern
Upgraded with them from a set of Fender Yosemite PJ on my American Performer. Compared to those, the Geezers give a brighter, punchier and more versatile sound. The pots that come with these don't fit the original knobs (these pots use a metric system) so I had to order a set of matching Harley Benton knobs.
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The Pickups I've been looking for!
These pickups are just all around great.
Not just for Rock/Metal like EMG are well renowned for, These pups are suitable across all genres. after trying to decide between Seymour Duncan and EMG I went with EMG. Compared to the SD models I looked at, these were just brighter and had more punch on offer especially when playing off the P pickup. They add more throatiness to the tone of the bass which is exactly what I was looking for. Now I have a clear and consistent tone from my bass.
I had these installed in my brand new Fender Performer precision pj bass.
I am a very happy man! Thanks Thomann for getting them out to me mega quick!
Not just for Rock/Metal like EMG are well renowned for, These pups are suitable across all genres. after trying to decide between Seymour Duncan and EMG I went with EMG. Compared to the SD models I looked at, these were just brighter and had more punch on offer especially when playing off the P pickup. They add more throatiness to the tone of the bass which is exactly what I was looking for. Now I have a clear and consistent tone from my bass.
I had these installed in my brand new Fender Performer precision pj bass.
I am a very happy man! Thanks Thomann for getting them out to me mega quick!
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