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45P
Description
The EMG 45P is our P bass pickup in an Extended range housing for 6 string bass with the treble magnet closer to the neck (like a Spector or Yamaha bass). The EMG 45P covers a wide sonic palette of classic and modern bass sounds. Because this pickup utilizes ceramic magnets coupled with short, squat coils, the tone has brilliant high-end articulation, warmth, and incredible low end punch. Countless pros use this bass pickup because of its natural presence, superior dynamics, and low noise. For pFirsthand experiences
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Discussed in Help with EMG malfunction in the TalkBass community
hbarcat
I just bought and installed a new EMG 45P (soapbar for 6 string) and it's malfunctioning. The 3 treble strings aren't being picked up, while the 3 bass strings are working perfectly. The internals are two different coils (just like a normal Fender P), so it's obvious that the treble coil isn't getting to the output. The ... ... more
Discussed in The Mediocre Bassist Club in the TalkBass community
bass theory
I Know you will all think I have totally lost my mind. and you would probably be right. But, I need your help deciding something. I have fallen in love with the 6 string bass I ... ... more
markwrob
That would be my gut response, too. But I am not even a noob builder. Fwiw. ... more
MirandM
According to the documentation the 45P is a neck pickup. They clearly state about a reverse version if you want to use it in the bridge position. The 45DC is bar pickup which means ... ... more
LKTraz
I'm not a builder but I know what works and P at the neck and dual bucker to the bridge is surely the way to go. ... more
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