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le bon gras !
J'ai acheté ce micro pour équiper une de mes Ibanez en configuration PJ afin de jouer du rock à l'ancienne, avec comme principale source d'inspiration des groupes comme Black Sabbath et AC/DC. Je recherchais un son bien gras et c'est donc tout naturellement que je me suis tourné vers le kit signature de Geezer Butler.
Eliminons tout de suite la qualité et le montage sans soudure : les matériaux sont soignés et de qualité, et en suivant le consignes vous pourrez monter ce kit en moins d'une heure sur votre basse, sans difficulté même si vous n'y connaissez rien. C'est très appréciable.
Niveau sonorité, c'est différent des micros habituels de chez EMG, c'est passif et rétro. Ce kit est donc plutôt à comparer avec ce que proposent notamment Fender et Seymour Duncan en matière de micros vintage.
Le micro P est exceptionnel, puissant et rondouillard avec un niveau de sortie assez élevé, c'est très gras, vous n'aurez pas de difficulté à vous rapprocher du son de basse des premiers albums de Sabbath. Sa puissance va vous permettre de désaccorder la basse pour jouer bas sans perdre de définition. Ca marche aussi pour jouer du blues ou d'autres styles typés 60s 70s. Ce micro se suffit largement à lui même.
Le micro J est moins remarquable. Son niveau de sortie est moins élevé que le micro P, en jouant avec les deux micros je constate un volume moins important qu'avec le micro P tout seul. le J permet toutefois d'apporter un peu de médiums supplémentaires et de colorer le son. Tout seul, je trouve cependant que ce micro manque à la fois de caractère et de puissance. Il n'est pas mauvais, loin de là mais il est un peu éclipsé par le micro P.
La tonalité est davantage marquée en fin de course, ce qui fait que j'ai tendance à jouer avec le potard soi au minimum, soit à fond. Le micro J m'empêche de donner à ce kit la note maximale, mais au niveau de la qualité de fabrication et de la sonorité générale, on est sur de la qualité professionnelle
Eliminons tout de suite la qualité et le montage sans soudure : les matériaux sont soignés et de qualité, et en suivant le consignes vous pourrez monter ce kit en moins d'une heure sur votre basse, sans difficulté même si vous n'y connaissez rien. C'est très appréciable.
Niveau sonorité, c'est différent des micros habituels de chez EMG, c'est passif et rétro. Ce kit est donc plutôt à comparer avec ce que proposent notamment Fender et Seymour Duncan en matière de micros vintage.
Le micro P est exceptionnel, puissant et rondouillard avec un niveau de sortie assez élevé, c'est très gras, vous n'aurez pas de difficulté à vous rapprocher du son de basse des premiers albums de Sabbath. Sa puissance va vous permettre de désaccorder la basse pour jouer bas sans perdre de définition. Ca marche aussi pour jouer du blues ou d'autres styles typés 60s 70s. Ce micro se suffit largement à lui même.
Le micro J est moins remarquable. Son niveau de sortie est moins élevé que le micro P, en jouant avec les deux micros je constate un volume moins important qu'avec le micro P tout seul. le J permet toutefois d'apporter un peu de médiums supplémentaires et de colorer le son. Tout seul, je trouve cependant que ce micro manque à la fois de caractère et de puissance. Il n'est pas mauvais, loin de là mais il est un peu éclipsé par le micro P.
La tonalité est davantage marquée en fin de course, ce qui fait que j'ai tendance à jouer avec le potard soi au minimum, soit à fond. Le micro J m'empêche de donner à ce kit la note maximale, mais au niveau de la qualité de fabrication et de la sonorité générale, on est sur de la qualité professionnelle
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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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Solid choice for noiseless passives
Bought these as a replacement for the stock pickups in a Spector NS-2a. These pickups sound great if you're after a vintage tone with all the benefits of modern technology. They don't produce any extra noise/interference and sit well in the mix. Imo, the only downside to these pickuos would be that these are not what you'd expect from your typical EMG pickup set. I'm used to be able to add some grit to my tone by digging in with my plucking technique. These seem to keep their round and 'friendly' tone, even with an aggressive playing style.
Overall a great buy,
+ I can imagine these will will improve almost any entry-level bass and most mid-level basses compared to other passive stock PJ pickups.
- Might not be considered 'aggressive' enough, if you're really in to a 'hi-fi' modern bass tone
Overall a great buy,
+ I can imagine these will will improve almost any entry-level bass and most mid-level basses compared to other passive stock PJ pickups.
- Might not be considered 'aggressive' enough, if you're really in to a 'hi-fi' modern bass tone
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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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A Fantastic Pickup For The Price!
I bought this pickup system to replace the stock one in my Harley Benton bass... and gees I should have done it earlier! For the price you get a fantastic sounding pickup which is super easy to install (as long as you follow the instructions). All I would say is be careful not to accidentally catch a finger on the wires - I noticed that the pins (for the solderless system) are quite fragile and it probably wouldn't take much force for one to snap. If you're after a modern bass sound with massive tonal control (from deep warm lows to crisp highs) then this pickup is your way forward!
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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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