EMG LJCS Active Bass Pickup in Black

This is a pickup-only unit with the core transducer and preamp module. EMG supplies three separate cables: 5.5" connect cables, 7" battery cable, and 13.5" pickup cable for routing to your electronics cavity. Onboard wiring and battery components are not included—you'll need to integrate it into your existing bass electronics.

No; the LJCS is engineered for funk, jazz, studio sessions, and gigging in those genres. Its warm tone and reduced high-end bite make it poorly suited for metal or thrash metal applications where aggressive treble presence is typically desired.

This pickup is 3.70" wide and designed for standard Jazz Bass bridge cavities on 4-string instruments. Confirm your bass cavity matches Jazz Bass specifications before purchase.

The LJCS delivers 1.00V string output and 4.50V thump output, giving you flexibility between clean definition and fat, low-end punch depending on your amp settings and playing dynamics. Active preamp circuitry provides more headroom and consistency than typical passive designs.

Expect warm low-end, smooth attack, articulate midrange, and controlled dynamics with reduced high-end bite. The 3.20 kHz resonant frequency concentrates presence in the mids while rolling off upper harmonics, making it ideal for players prioritizing tone shaping and clarity over aggression.

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