What's included in this pickup set?

The set includes two active pickups (P and J configuration), two 25k volume potentiometers, one 25k tone potentiometer, complete wiring harness, battery bus, stereo output jack, mounting hardware, cables, and 6.35mm jack connectors. Everything needed for installation into a PJ-routed bass.

Will this pickup set work in my bass?

Yes, if your bass has a PJ pickup routing (P bass pickup position plus J bass pickup position). The set is designed for standard PJ configurations and includes all necessary mounting hardware and connectors.

How quiet are these pickups compared to passive options?

These active pickups maintain a -106 dB noise floor at 60 Hz, making hum virtually undetectable during recording or live performance. The active circuit and ceramic magnets provide significant noise rejection over standard passive pickups.

What genres and playing styles are these pickups best suited for?

They excel in funk, rock, and progressive music where articulate highs and punchy low-end clarity are essential. The tight low end and high output make them less ideal for folk or traditional jazz applications.

What is the power requirement, and can I use multiple batteries?

The set draws 380 µA at 9V from a standard bass battery. The maximum supply voltage is 27V DC, so dual-battery configurations are supported for extended headroom if your bass wiring accommodates them.

Do I pay sales tax on this order?

We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. On this item that is roughly $14 less out the door than the same listed price at a national retailer or on a marketplace. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.

EMG PJ Active Bass Pickup Set in Ivory

The EMG PJ Active Bass Pickup Set delivers the classic P-and-J configuration with modern active electronics, offering tight low-end definition paired with articulate high-frequency response. This ivory-finished set is engineered for players who demand clean headroom, low noise, and versatile tonal shaping from a compact, reliable platform.

Electronics & Tone Character

Built on X Series technology with ceramic magnets, these pickups generate a 2.00V output on fundamental strings and 8.0V thump response, ensuring punchy articulation and aggressive low-end when needed. The 3.20 kHz resonant frequency sits in the sweet spot for modern bass, while the -106 dB noise floor at 60 Hz keeps hum virtually undetectable during recording or live performance.

Power & Integration

The active circuit draws just 380 µA at 9V and accepts up to 27V DC maximum supply voltage for extended headroom if dual-battery configurations are employed. Output impedance of 3 kΩ ensures stable signal transmission to preamps and mixing consoles without level loss over cable runs.

Key Features

Active pickups with X Series design for increased headroom and extended frequency response
Ceramic magnets for tight, articulate tone
Fundamental output voltage: 2.00V; thump output voltage: 8.0V
Resonant frequency: 3.20 kHz
Output noise: -106 dB at 60 Hz
Output impedance: 3 kΩ
Current draw: 380 µA at 9V; maximum supply voltage: 27V DC
Includes 2× 25k volume potentiometers, 1× 25k tone potentiometer, and complete wiring harness
6.35mm jack connectors
Includes battery bus, stereo output jack, two-pickup in/out bus, mounting hardware, and all necessary cables
Ivory finish

This complete active pickup set installs directly into any PJ-routed bass, delivering the noise rejection and tonal control that studio sessions, touring, and demanding live environments require. Road-tested reliability in a compact package.