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EMG 5-String Slim Soapbar Ceramic Bass Guitar Pickup

The EMG E-Series E5W Pickups for 5-string basses offer a full, powerful sound in a slim soapbar housing. Featuring wide W design, ceramic magnets, versatility, & are drop-in EMG replacements

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    The EMG “E-Series” pickups were designed for modern bass players seeking a full, powerful sound from a pickup in a slim soapbar housing. The series includes three pickups of varying lengths and 1.25” (32mm) width, each named for the most common string configurations. Depending on string spacing, any of these sizes may be used by 4, 5, or 6-string instruments. “W” refers to a WIDE magnet and coil stack design. These pickups are unique in having a large string detection area, and this contributes to a distinctly broad EQ response with hefty low-end and a “thunderous” attack.

     

    EMG 5 Str Slim Soapbar Ceramic Bass Guitar PU Features:

    • Full, powerful sound
    • Wide magnet and coil stack design
    • Aperture coils with ceramic magnets
    • Distinctly broad EQ response
    • Hefty low-end and a “thunderous” attack
    • Simple, drop-in EMG upgrades
    • Versatile for a wide range of genres and playing styles
    • Compatible with EMG’s wide range of bass EQ’s & accessories

     

    EMG's new E-Series Pickups feature the commonly used slim soapbar cap design. Unlike any other EMG design, the E-Series feature wide aperture coils with ceramic magnets, delivering powerful low end while retaining the articulation modern bass player requires. The E Series pickups unlock a multitude of bass models for simple, drop-in EMG upgrades.

     

    Designed with versatility in mind, the E-Series can excel in a wide range of genres and playing styles. Just like all EMG active pickups, the E Series are free from hum and buzz, and include solderless wiring kits for simple, DIY installation.

     

    For further tonal shaping, the E Series pickups are compatible with EMG’s wide range of bass EQ’s and accessories, so the tonal possibilities are virtually endless.

     

    Make sure to check the instructions for pickup measurements before purchasing to compare your existing pickups with EMG models.

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    EMG 5-String Slim Soapbar Ceramic Bass Guitar Pickup Specifications

    EMG 5-String Slim Soapbar Ceramic Bass Guitar Pickup Specifications
    Product Specifications
    • MODEL: E5W
    • Logo Color: Silver
    • Magnet Type: Ceramic
    • Resonant Frequency (kHz): 12.2 Typical Output Noise (dBV) -120
    • Output Impedance (kO): 3.16
    • Current Draw @ 9V (mA): * 0.38 Current Draw @18V (mA) * 0.42
    • Maximum Supply (Volts DC): 27
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