New EMG E-Series Bass Pickups Deliver Powerful Ceramic Tone in Slim Soapbar Design
EMG has added a new style of bass pickups to their offerings with the E-series. The lineup includes pickups for four, five, or six-string basses that all feature a “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 company writes. “The E Series pickups unlock a multitude of bass models for simple, drop-in EMG upgrades.”
EMG writes that each pickup is hum-free and that they ship with a solderless wiring kit for easy installation. They also share that the pickups are designed for versatility and are suited to a wide range of genres and styles.
Hear them in action as bassist and gear guru Dan Veall demonstrates the E4W pickups in this bass playthrough and product overview video.
The EMG E-series bass pickups are launching on August 27th with prices starting at $109 for a single pickup and $209 for a pair.
EMG E-Series Bass Pickups Features:
| Pickup Shape: | Slim Soapbar |
| Magnet Type: | Ceramic |
| Installation: | Solderless Kit Included |
| Resonant Frequency (kHz): | 12.2 |
| Typical Output Noise (dBV): | -120 |
| Output Impedance (kΩ): | 3.16 |
| Maximum Supply (Volts DC): | 27 |
| Prices (single/pair): | EW4 - $109/$209, EW5 - $119/$219, EW6 - $129/$229 |
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