Description
If you love the growl of a P-style split coil but wish it responded more to how hard you dig in, the P5AX is built for exactly that. EMG took the P5A design – already a 5-string favorite for its thick, punchy low end – and paired it with the X Series preamp electronics. The result closes the gap between passive warmth and active clarity, letting dynamics and touch sensitivity come through in a way straight passive P-Bass pickups usually can’t manage.
On stage or in the studio, that translates to a bass that reacts to your attack instead of flattening it out. Dig in for aggressive slap or punk-rock aggression and the P5AX pushes back with output and presence. Back off for a mellow, fingerstyle groove and you get touch response that feels closer to a passive setup, without losing the noise-fighting benefits of an active pickup.
Built specifically for 5-string basses, this is a straightforward upgrade for anyone chasing classic P-Bass tone with more headroom, more dynamic range, and less hum. Finished in Ivory to match or contrast your bass’s hardware and finish.
- EMG P5A split-coil design for 5-string bass
- Active X Series preamp for improved dynamics and touch sensitivity
- Bridges the gap between passive feel and active tone
- Ivory finish
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