Description
The P5AX starts life as the familiar EMG P5A — a 5-string split-coil pickup built to deliver that classic P-Bass thump with modern clarity and output. What sets it apart is the X-Series preamp tucked underneath, engineered specifically to close the gap between the immediacy of passive pickups and the punch and quiet of active electronics.
- Based on the proven P5A split-coil design, voiced for 5-string basses
- X-Series preamp adds expanded dynamic range and improved touch sensitivity
- Retains active-pickup benefits: low noise, strong output, tight low end
- Feel and response lean closer to passive pickups than typical active EMGs
- Ivory cover
If you’ve always liked the way EMG’s actives sound but missed the way a passive pickup responds to how hard you dig in, the P5AX is built for exactly that complaint. Pick attack translates more naturally, ghost notes and dynamics come through with more nuance, and you still get the low-noise, high-output foundation EMG actives are known for. It’s a pickup for players who want P-Bass grit and low-mid authority on a 5-string platform, without sacrificing the feel of playing dynamics under their hands.
A solid swap for anyone chasing a more expressive, touch-responsive active tone in a familiar P-style footprint.
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