EMG TBP Active Thunderbird Bass Pickup in Black
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- Brand new in original box
- Full EMG manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- EMG3725
Description
EMG TBP Active Thunderbird Bass Pickup in Black
The EMG TBP is a compact active pickup engineered specifically for Thunderbird bass installations, delivering tight, controlled output with minimal noise floor. Its low-profile form factor and ceramic magnet design integrate seamlessly into the classic Thunderbird body without requiring extensive modifications. This is a workhorse pickup for players who demand clarity and consistency across the frequency spectrum.
Pickup Design & Construction
Built with two offset coils and an active hum-canceling design, the TBP eliminates 60 Hz hum that typically plagues passive systems. The ceramic magnet provides a bright, articulate response while the 4-wire wiring configuration allows flexible wiring options for various control schemes.
Tone & Performance on Stage
The 20 mV active output delivers a hot, controlled signal with an -106 dB noise floor at 60 Hz, ensuring your tone stays clean even pushed hard through a mixing console or amp stack. Frequency response spans 20 Hz–20 kHz with a 3.20 kHz resonant peak that cuts through the mix with midrange articulation and definition—essential for locked-in bass lines in a live setting. The 10 kOhm impedance and 80 microamp current draw at 9V yield exceptional battery efficiency, rated for 3000 hours of operation per battery set, so you'll power through a tour without swapping cells.
Key Features
- Active pickup with ceramic magnet
- Active hum-canceling design
- Two offset coils for noise rejection
- 4-wire wiring configuration
- 20 mV active output
- Frequency response: 20 Hz–20 kHz
- Resonant frequency: 3.20 kHz
- Output noise: -106 dB at 60 Hz
- 10 kOhm impedance
- 80 microamps current draw @ 9V
- 3000-hour battery life
- Dimensions: 3.62" × 1.30" × 0.81"; max string width 2.50"
The TBP arrives with EMG's complete install package—Quik-Connect cable, prewired volume/tone control set, output jack, battery clip set, and adjustment screws—making integration into a Thunderbird bass straightforward and reliable.
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At a Glance
The EMG TBP is an active pickup purpose-built for Thunderbird basses, delivering a tight low end, articulate midrange, and hot output with virtually no hum—ideal for funk, studio work, and live gigs where clarity and consistency matter. Its ceramic magnet and hum-canceling design eliminate the noise floor that passive pickups struggle with, giving you clean amplification even at high gain. Intermediate to pro players will appreciate the straightforward install and 3000-hour battery life that keeps you gigging without interruption.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ funk
- ✓ studio sessions
- ✓ live performance
- ✓ home recording
Not the best pick for
- – traditional jazz
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this pickup work with my Thunderbird bass without heavy modification?
Yes—the TBP is engineered specifically for Thunderbird installations with a low-profile form factor and ceramic magnet design that integrates into the classic Thunderbird body with minimal fuss. EMG includes the complete install package with Quik-Connect cable, prewired controls, output jack, and battery clips to make setup straightforward.
How long will a battery last in this pickup?
The TBP is rated for 3000 hours of operation per battery set, running at 80 microamps current draw at 9V. That's roughly 125 days of continuous use, or months of regular gigging and studio sessions.
What tone character should I expect compared to passive Thunderbird pickups?
The TBP delivers a bright, articulate response with a tight low end and a 3.20 kHz midrange peak that emphasizes definition and clarity. Its active hum-canceling design and -106 dB noise floor give you a much cleaner signal than passive alternatives, making it ideal for funk, modern rock, and studio production where punch and precision matter.
What's included in the box?
The TBP arrives with a Quik-Connect cable, prewired volume and tone control set, output jack, battery clip set, and adjustment screws—everything needed for installation and integration into your Thunderbird bass.
Is this pickup suitable for traditional jazz playing?
The TBP is optimized for funk, live performance, and studio sessions with a bright, articulate character and strong midrange presence; it's not designed for traditional jazz tone, which typically favors warmer, more vintage passive pickup response.
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. 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.
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