EMG J Shape Pickups

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EMG Jazz Bass size pickups are availlable for the 4 and 5 String bass guitar in a wide array of different models to provide you the player with different tonal options for your bass. All EMG pickups are humcancelling and available in Stacked Coil design in their traditional style or the newer X Series models with standard Long/ Short sets, Short/Short sets, Single Neck and Bridge pickups, and 5 String sets sized for the Fender American Standard Size route.

EMG's modern design features epoxy cast non-removable pickup covers, and their blade/rail design provides a generous sensing area and balanced response and output for a variety of bridge spacings. Almost all of EMG's offerings are Active pickups that utilize an internal preamp built directly into each pickup that provides excellent noise reduction and gain to get the output you require.

EMG Jazz Bass size pickups are used by artists including Josh Paul, Bobby Vega, Maurice Fitzgerald, Jonathan Nunez, John Paul Jones, Jasmine Cain, Vashon Johnson, Bryan Richie, Larry Boothroyd, Victor Brandt, Josh Mcdowell, and many others..

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Question: Where Can I Buy EMG J Shape Pickups?

Answer: You can buy these from Best Bass Gear by Calling 877-839-3531 or Emailing us at sales@bestbassgear.com or chatting with our Bass Techs

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  1. EMG J Series Jazz Bass Pickup

    $99.00 - $189.00
    *For 4 and 5 String Basses*
    The original EMG J Set became an instant hit with its sweeping harmonic overtones, punch and quiet operation. This pickup set has classic jazz bass characteristics with a broader tonal frequency range that adds dimensions and clarity to your...
  2. EMG JA Series Jazz Bass

    $179.00 - $189.00
    *For 4 String Basses*
    The JA Set is based off EMG's original J, but uses radiused Alnico V magnets instead of ceramic. This creates a tone that is warm and open for a more vintage sound with a similar broad frequency range and clarity of the original. The JA provides...
  3. EMG JV Series Jazz Bass

    $99.00 - $189.00
    *For 4 String Basses*
    The EMG JV Set is a mixture of old and new, utilizing traditional exposed pole pieces and EMG's active circuitry. Developed to deliver the classic tone and look of a vintage Jazz Bass without the noise often associated with vintage passive pickups....
  4. EMG JCS Series Jazz Bass

    $179.00 - $189.00
    *For 4 String Basses*
    The JCS Set features pickups that utilize ceramic magnets with steel pole pieces with our original J preamp. This twist on jazz bass tone, gives players a much warmer sound and a smoother attack with less high end presence. The JCS Set is less...
  5. EMG LJA Long Jazz Bass Bridge Pickup

    $99.00
    The EMG-LJA is the longer of the two pickups in the EMG-JA Set and is usually located in the bridge position.
    EMG LJA Long Jazz Bass Bridge Pickup Available as a separate units, the LJA (long) and SJA (short) are the two pickups in our JA Set, the LJA usually located in the bridge position and the SJA located in the neck. The JA Set is based off EMG's...

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: Where Can I Buy EMG J Shape Pickups?

Answer: You can buy these from Best Bass Gear by Calling 877-839-3531 or Emailing us at sales@bestbassgear.com or chatting with our Bass Techs

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