Seymour Duncan ASB-BO-5S Blackouts For Bass 5-String Pickup Set

These Blackouts mount directly into EMG 40-sized cavities as a drop-in replacement, and the 3.10" maximum string spacing accommodates standard and wider 5-string bass neck widths. Confirm your current pickup cavity matches EMG 40 dimensions before purchase.

The Blackouts excel in metal, hard rock, funk, modern rock, and drop-tuning applications where aggressive presence and articulate punch are priorities. Their controlled mids and bright treble snap make them less suited to jazz, folk, and blues styles.

These are high-output active pickups with a two-conductor cable configuration. The onboard electronics generate their aggressive tone character and require an active bass circuit or external power.

The EQ voicing emphasizes bass (9) and treble (9) while scooping the midrange (5), delivering low-end weight and high-end snap ideal for slap and modern rock applications while keeping mids controlled and tight.

The Blackouts sit alongside EMG 40 5-String, Fishman Fluence Modern 5-String, and DiMarzio Model One 5-String as professional high-output options. The Seymour Duncan Blackouts are tuned specifically for aggressive presence and articulate punch in heavy genres.

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