What is the solderless installation process, and is this suitable for a beginner?

The EMG Quik-connect technology eliminates soldering on the pickup elements themselves. The set includes all necessary components—2 volume pots, 1 tone pot, battery bus, and connector cables with mounting screws—making installation straightforward for beginners and intermediate players without soldering experience.

How long does the battery last, and what's included?

A single 9V battery powers the active electronics for approximately 3000 hours of typical use. The package includes the 9V battery bus connector and all wiring needed; you supply the 9V battery itself.

What tone should I expect from the P and J pickups together?

The P pickup delivers midrange punch and definition (3.20 kHz resonant frequency with ceramic magnets), while the J pickup adds tonal flexibility. Together they cover fingerstyle, thumb, and pick techniques across funk, jazz, and studio work with articulate, clean tone and minimal noise.

Is this set compatible with my bass if it's not a 4-string?

This set is designed specifically for 4-string bass installations. Mounting screws and pickup dimensions are sized for standard 4-string configurations; it is not compatible with 5-string or other configurations.

What makes this active system better than passive pickups for live and studio use?

Active electronics deliver stable, high output (2.00V) with exceptional noise rejection (-106 dB noise floor), ensuring clean signal transmission through long cable runs and professional mixing equipment. The 3000-hour battery life and maximum 27V DC supply rating provide headroom and reliability for both live stage and studio recording.

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 White

The EMG PJ Active Bass Pickup Set is built for bass players who need rock-solid tone and zero-noise operation on stage and in the studio. This dual-pickup configuration pairs a precision-style P pickup with a jazz-style J pickup, giving you tonal range across fingerstyle, thumb, and pick techniques without muddiness or hum. The solderless design and integrated active electronics mean quick installation and reliable performance night after night.

Active Electronics & Output Performance

Built on EMG's proprietary active circuit, this system runs on a single 9V battery with an exceptional 3000-hour lifespan—enough juice for weeks of steady gigging. The P pickup delivers 2.00V output with -106 dB noise floor, keeping your signal clean and articulate even at volume or through long cable runs to a remote mixing console. Output impedance of 10 kΩ and maximum supply rating of 27V DC give you headroom and compatibility with virtually any bass amp or interface.

System Architecture & Installation

Both pickups come pre-assembled with EMG Quik-connect technology, cutting solder work and reducing setup time before soundcheck. The ceramic magnet design in the P pickup yields a 3.20 kHz resonant frequency, delivering the midrange punch and clarity that cuts through a live mix. All necessary components—2 volume pots, 1 tone pot, 1 battery bus, pickup and connector cables—are included with 4 pairs of mounting screws for 4-string bass.

Key Features

EMG exclusive solderless system with Quik-connect technology
Dual pickup configuration: P-style and J-style pickups
Ceramic magnet P pickup with 3.20 kHz resonant frequency
2.00V output voltage (finger/thumb technique)
-106 dB output noise specification
10 kΩ output impedance
80 microamps current draw at 9V
3000-hour battery life on single 9V cell
Maximum supply rating: 27V DC
Designed for 4-string bass only
Includes 2 volume pots, 1 tone pot, battery bus, and all connecting cables

This active set delivers the articulate P-pickup fundamentals and J-pickup flexibility bass players count on, with the noise rejection and output stability needed for reliable stage and studio work.