40DC

The EMG 40DC is a powerful modern sounding humbucker for bass players looking to cut through a big loud mix. The two coils loaded with ceramic bar magnets provide punch and... >

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The EMG 40DC is a powerful modern sounding humbucker for bass players looking to cut through a big loud mix. The two coils loaded with ceramic bar magnets provide punch and clarity with a crisp top end and plenty of output. This extremely versatile pickup gives players a sonic range that covers the cleanest highs right down to the dirtiest, growling lows. This model uses an extended housing that is 4 inches (102mm), perfect for five string basses. The included solderless wiring makes installing this pickup easy to do at home.

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Package Includes EMG's exclusive Solderless Install System:

1 25k volume pot
1 25k tone pot
1 battery bus
1 stereo output jack
1 pair mounting screws
1 pickup cable
2 connect cables
1 output cable
1 battery cable

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Crisp, clear sound with PUNCH

Rhyno /Reviewed 3/21/2018

I swapped out the stock pickups and EQ from my Ibanez Ergodyne bass with a pair of the 40DC, and what a difference! I haven't gotten the BQS system yet, but even with just both pickups full on and the passive tone control that came with the pickups, they sound amazing. Killer modern slap tone, with that *PING* in the top end heard in expensive modern basses. Went from a crappy, weird sounding cheap import bass to sounding like a custom built instrument. I love it!

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Darren /Reviewed 4/3/2014

I am using this for my 5-string Thunderbird. With just my 4-knob controls, my bass can produce a much wider range of sounds than from the stock pick-ups. I can either have them sounding smooth with finger-plucking, or with a huge attack while picking. May be too hot for jazz, though this does justice for many genres.

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Need a new practice amp!!!

Nickp13145 /Reviewed 2/23/2014

Not because the amp stinks. but, the pickups are too powerfull for may amp.
The pickups them selves are Clear, punchy and cover alot of ground musically from; country, hip hop, metal, classic rock, and so on.

Of course i have the bqs (5knob) system so i cant say much about the "standard" vol/tone setup included.
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(If possable) i would recomend the bqs system. it really adds more tone choices to your bass.

Hope this helps.
Nick p.