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EMG P5 5-String Active Bass Pickup in Ivory vs EMG 60A Active Humbucker Pickup in Ivory
The EMG P5 is a 5-string bass pickup engineered for funk, djent, and progressive music with ceramic magnets and split-coil design, while the EMG 60A is a guitar humbucker for metal and modern rock with Alnico magnets and dual-coil construction. Choose the P5 if you play bass and need punchy midrange articulation; choose the 60A if you play guitar and want boosted mids with balanced highs for high-gain applications.
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Specs side by side
| EMG P5 5-String Active Bass Pickup in Ivory | EMG 60A Active Humbucker Pickup in Ivory | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| Brand | EMG Pickups | EMG Pickups |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose EMG P5 5-String Active Bass Pickup in Ivory
- ✓ Purpose-built 5-string bass pickup with split-coil ceramic design
- ✓ Exceptional 3000-hour battery life and ultra-low 80 microamp current draw
- ✓ High output range (2.00V to 4.50V) cuts through dense mixes
- ✓ Focused 3.20 kHz midrange peak engineered for bass clarity
Why choose EMG 60A Active Humbucker Pickup in Ivory
- ✓ Complete solderless installation system included—no soldering required
- ✓ Alnico magnet construction with closer aperture coils for enhanced articulation
- ✓ Flexible bridge or neck position compatibility for guitar builds
- ✓ Boosted mids with balanced highs optimized for metal and high-gain tones
Frequently asked questions
Can I use the P5 on a 4-string bass or the 60A on a 5-string guitar?
No. The EMG P5 is specifically engineered for 5-string bass architecture with its split-coil design and output characteristics. The EMG 60A is a guitar humbucker and will not fit bass pickup cavities or match bass electronics routing.
Which pickup requires soldering during installation?
The EMG P5 requires standard soldering to your bass wiring and preamp connections. The EMG 60A ships with a complete solderless installation system that includes potentiometers, cables, and hardware—no soldering needed.
How long will the battery last in each pickup?
The EMG P5 offers approximately 3000 hours of battery life per 9V cell due to its extremely low 80 microamp current draw. The EMG 60A's battery life is not specified in its description, but active guitar humbuckers typically provide hundreds of hours per battery.
Which pickup works better for tight, articulate tones in dense mixes?
The EMG P5 is specifically tuned for bass mix presence with a 3.20 kHz midrange peak and split-coil design optimized for cutting through. The EMG 60A is designed for guitar clarity with boosted mids and balanced highs, so each excels in its instrument category.