Description
The P5AX takes the familiar P5A platform — EMG’s active P-style pickup built for 5-string basses — and drops in the X-Series preamp in place of the standard active circuit. The result is a pickup that keeps the tight low-end focus and split-coil clarity P-bass players expect, but responds to pick attack and finger dynamics with a sensitivity that’s usually reserved for passive setups.
That’s the real appeal of the X preamp: it’s designed to soften the “always compressed” feel some players associate with active electronics, letting more of your playing dynamics come through while still giving you the noise-free output, consistent headroom, and clean signal you get from an EMG active system. You get the best of both worlds — the control and quiet operation of active circuitry, with a touch-responsive feel that leans closer to passive.
Built specifically for 5-string basses, the P5AX is a straightforward upgrade for anyone running a P-style bridge pickup who wants more expressive dynamics without giving up the low-noise, high-output benefits of going active. Finished in white to match or contrast with your build.
- Active P-style split-coil pickup for 5-string bass
- X-Series preamp for enhanced dynamic and touch sensitivity
- Bridges the tonal gap between passive feel and active control
- Based on the EMG P5A design
- White finish
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