Description
The EMG 35DCX is a dual-coil active humbucker designed for 4-string bass players who want serious cut without sacrificing dynamics. Ceramic bar magnets under each coil deliver a punchy, modern voice with a crisp, articulate top end and no shortage of output — exactly what you need when the mix gets loud and busy.
What sets the 35DCX apart from a typical active pickup is its onboard X Series preamp. Instead of the compressed, one-dimensional feel some active pickups are known for, this preamp restores touch sensitivity and dynamic response, so pick attack and playing dynamics come through much like they would with a passive setup. You still get the low noise, high output, and consistency that active electronics are prized for — just with more expressive playability layered on top.
This particular model is built in the extended M3-style housing (EMG 35 size), measuring 3.5 inches (89mm), making it a direct fit for basses routed for that housing length. It’s a solid choice for players upgrading pickups on instruments originally spec’d with EMG’s larger housing format.
- Active dual-coil humbucker for 4-string bass
- Ceramic bar magnets for punch, clarity, and high output
- Onboard X Series preamp for passive-like dynamics and touch sensitivity
- Extended housing size: 3.5 inches (89mm), EMG 35/M3 footprint
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