EMG HBX Active Humbucker Bass Pickup in Black

The pickup comes with 25k ohm volume and tone potentiometers, a battery bus, stereo output jack, mounting hardware, and all necessary cables. You'll need a 9-volt battery to power it (rated for 3000 hours of operation), but everything else for wiring and mounting is included.

This pickup suits intermediate, advanced, and professional players. Installation requires basic soldering and wiring knowledge; if you're comfortable rewiring a bass or working with active electronics, you can handle it yourself, or take it to a luthier if you prefer.

The EMG HBX combines P-style construction with active hum cancellation and a resonant peak at 3.2kHz that emphasizes punch and midrange aggression. It outputs 2.0V per string and 4.5V on full strums, making it comparable to the EMG P5 and Seymour Duncan SPB-3, but in a more compact humbucking housing.

The HBX excels in funk, metal, rock, and studio session work where aggressive definition and cut-through are critical. It's less suited to traditional jazz or upright bass techniques, as its character is built for modern, dynamic playing styles that demand clarity and punch.

Yes, the pickup accepts up to 27V DC input for increased headroom and longer operational life beyond the 3000-hour 9V battery rating, so you can run it from an external power supply if you prefer.

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