What genres and playing styles is this pickup set best suited for?

The David Ellefson set excels in metal, thrash metal, hard rock, and djent contexts where aggressive tone, midrange clarity, and punch are priorities. It is not optimized for jazz, folk, or country styles.

What comes included in the box?

The set includes the bridge and neck pickups, two 25k volume potentiometers, two 25k tone potentiometers, battery bus, stereo output jack, mounting screws, pickup cables, connect cables, output cable, and battery cable—everything needed for installation.

Do I need to solder these pickups into my bass?

No. The set features a solderless installation system that simplifies wiring without requiring a soldering iron.

How does the active circuit affect tone and output?

The active 10K DC resistance circuit delivers boosted output and a lower noise floor compared to passive pickups, with natural compression that helps the bass sit well in dense mixes while maintaining note definition and transient attack.

Is this pickup set compatible with my bass?

This is a 4-string set in soapbar format measuring 3.5 inches (89mm); confirm your bass has a soapbar cavity and 4-string configuration before purchasing.

Do I pay sales tax on this order?

Sales tax is collected only on orders shipped to California; orders shipped to any other US state are not charged sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. At a typical 7% rate that is an estimated $15 less at checkout than the same listed price on a marketplace, which collects sales tax as the facilitator in most states. Buyers remain responsible for any use tax their state applies. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included.

EMG David Ellefson 4STR Active Soapbar Bass Pickup Set in Black

The EMG David Ellefson 4STR is built for bass players who need aggressive, articulate low-end response that cuts through a dense live mix. This active humbucker set pairs a dual-coil bridge pickup with a ceramic/steel neck pickup in a compact soapbar format, engineered for punchy definition and controlled sustain. Purpose-built for the bassist who demands clarity and midrange punch in heavy music contexts.

Active Electronics & Installation

These pickups operate on an active circuit with a 10K DC resistance, delivering boosted output and reduced noise floor compared to passive designs. The solderless installation system simplifies wiring—no soldering iron required—and the complete electronics package includes matched 25k volume and tone potentiometers, battery bus, stereo output jack, and all necessary cables to get operational immediately.

Tone & Output Character

The dual-coil bridge configuration suppresses hum while the ceramic/steel neck pickup balances warmth with articulation across the frequency spectrum. Output is hot and responsive, with natural compression that sits well in a dense mix without sacrificing note definition or transient attack.

Key Features

Dual-coil bridge pickup with ceramic/steel neck pickup
Active electronics with 10K DC resistance
Soapbar housing format, 3.5 inches (89mm) length
Stainless steel construction
Humbucker configuration for noise rejection
Solderless installation system
2-wire conductor plus battery connection
Includes 2 volume pots (25k), 2 tone pots (25k), battery bus, and stereo output jack
Includes mounting screws, pickup cables, connect cables, output cable, and battery cable
Designed for 4-string bass
Manufacturer part number 6762.00
Made in United States

This signature set delivers the focused, aggressive tone needed for live stages—ideal for players prioritizing cut, clarity, and punch in heavy musical contexts.

Best suited for	Metal, Thrash Metal, Hard Rock, Djent
Tonal character	Aggressive low-end, articulate midrange, punchy attack, controlled sustain, hot output
Less specialized for	Jazz, Folk, Country (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily)
Skill level	Intermediate / Advanced / Professional