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EMG PX Active Ceramic P-Bass Pickup Black

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In the Bass Guitar Pickups category, EMG PX Active Ceramic P-Bass Pickup Black is priced in the Standard/Professional range. This is quality gear at a fair price point, suitable for beginners, hobbyists, and pros alike.

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Elevate your bass playing experience with the EMG PX Active Ceramic P-Bass Pickup, a masterful blend of tradition and innovation designed for the modern musician. This pickup offers a dynamic range that breathes new life into your P-Bass, providing a sound that's as authentic as it is expansive. With its ceramic magnets and a cutting-edge preamp, the EMG PX delivers clarity, warmth, and a punch that will make your bass lines stand out. Whether you're laying down a groove in the studio or bringing the low-end live, this pickup is engineered to deliver superior definition and an incredible tonal variety without the hum and noise of lesser pickups. Its sleek black finish not only adds a touch of class to your instrument but also promises durability and performance that can withstand the rigors of touring and extensive use. Included in the set is EMG's exclusive solderless Quik-Connect system, making installation a breeze and ensuring you spend less time tinkering and more time playing. Perfect for players looking to upgrade their sound with precision, power, and versatility, the EMG PX Active Ceramic P-Bass Pickup is your ticket to unlocking a broader sonic palette.

Key Features:

Ceramic magnets coupled with short, squat coils for a clear and powerful output
Newly designed preamp for high-end articulation and incredible low-end punch
Less noise and more signal for a cleaner sound profile
EMG's exclusive solderless Quik-Connect system for easy installation
Includes solid shaft volume/active tone control set, output jack, battery clip set, and adjustment screws
Designed to fit 4-string basses with standard P milling
Battery life of up to 3,000 hours, ensuring reliability and longevity
Color: Black with silver logo, adding a sleek aesthetic to your instrument
Output voltage and noise levels optimized for a balanced output across all playing techniques

Product specs

Type	Single-coil
Format	P-style
Active/Passive	Active
Magnet Material	Ceramic
Number of Strings	4
Position	Middle
DC Resistance	2K
Number of Conductors	2 wire plus battery
Features	Solderless, Split-coil

FAQs

What type of tone can I expect from the EMG PX Active Ceramic P-Bass Pickup?: The EMG PX Active Ceramic P-Bass Pickup delivers a tone with brilliant high-end articulation, warmth, and a powerful low-end punch, thanks to its ceramic magnets and short, squat coils.
Is the EMG PX suitable for a 4-string bass guitar?: Yes, the EMG PX Active Ceramic P-Bass Pickup is specifically designed for 4-string bass guitars, providing optimal performance and sound quality.
What is the installation process like for the EMG PX pickup?: The EMG PX pickup features a solderless installation system, making it easy and quick to install without the need for soldering skills.
Does the EMG PX pickup require a battery?: Yes, the EMG PX is an active pickup and requires a battery for operation, ensuring its enhanced output and tonal characteristics.
How does the EMG PX pickup handle noise and interference?: The EMG PX pickup is designed to minimize noise and interference, providing a clear and defined sound with low noise levels, ideal for both studio and live performances.

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PROS

Easy solderless installation simplifies setup process
Enhanced headroom and clarity over stock passive pickups
Significant tonal improvement for P-Bass models
Great punch and dynamic range from lows to highs
Ideal for cutting through live and studio mixes
Compatible with active preamps for enhanced tone control
Consistent pick attack suitable for various genres, especially metal
High output allows for practicing with headphones directly
Durable and high-quality components included in the kit

CONS

Requires modification to fit a battery compartment
Some users find the sound lacks tonal character compared to other pickups

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The EMG PX with ceramic magnets is noted for its bright tonal quality, even with some tone rolled off.
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EMG PAX pickups with LaBella flats provide a warm, classic P tone, while PX pickups with ceramic magnets offer a brighter, more aggressive sound.
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Adding a second 9V battery in series for 18V operation enhances punch and clarity, preventing the gradual power loss found in 9V systems.
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A custom bass using Delano PC AL and MC AL pickups is favored for a Precision/Musicman combination, enhancing tonal versatility with series/singlecoil/parallel switching.
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Owners find the EMG variable midrange control effective, but some prefer simpler setups with just bass/treble or the EXB control.
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A user reported that a P with a reverse-P and soapbar bridge pickup offers a more balanced sound than traditional PJ setups.
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The PX delivers a brighter sound compared to the PAX, which is favored for its vintage, rich P bass tone.
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A Precision/Humbucker setup is likened to a PJ on steroids, offering a powerful blend but not replicating a Stingray tone.
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Setup and maintenance

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Some users change batteries before major events when voltage drops below 7-8V to maintain optimal sound.
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A blue sparkly P bass with stainless steel roundwound strings and an EXB knob can capture both warm and aggressive P tones.
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parhelia_0000

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over 3 years ago

Best P-Bass pickups. If you can't afford a Dingwall bass and want to make a P-Bass work for metal, GRAB THIS!

As a metal musician, I needed an all-arounder bass for studio recordings that's versatile for various genres. Unfortunately, Dingwall basses are extremely expensive and difficult to secure here in Canada - an NG2 Combustion Bass would cost you over 3 grand before taxes.

Instead, why not make something like a Fender P-Bass work for metal?

Enter the EMG PX. As part of the X-Series EMG pickups, this pickup carries a higher headroom, alongside a very consistent pick attack when you play the bass hard for metal. While it doesn't get you that Dingwall sound, it damn sure sounds great for metal. Running my bass through the MXR Bass Compressor and Darkglass ADAM that's loaded with Ownhammer Ampeg cab IR's is such a joy to play with.

Having said that, do make sure that you have a qualified tech route out the battery cavity for you when installing this pickup. While the Quik-Connects are convenient to use, it's far more reliable to hard-solder the pickups for a more stable connection. Oh, and if I were you guys, I'd definitely consider using an active preamp for this pickup, such as an EMG BTC Control - it will give you a far better control over your bass tone.

Overall, 10/10, highly recommended. Well done, EMG.

Shoutout to the folks at The Twelfth Fret guitar shop here in Toronto for helping me set up this pickup into my Player P-Bass. Those guys are awesome. If you guys are in Toronto, Canada and if you ever want your guitars and/or basses upgraded with different pickups, go see those guys - they made this dream pickup installation an opportunity.

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Singer Guitarist Bassist

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Rock Progressive rock Progressive metal

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Chris Bauermeister

Bassist, Composer

Jawbreaker

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In 2025 tour pictures, it is evident that Chris Bauermeister upgraded the pickups on one of his Precision basses to the EMG PX Active Ceramic P-Bass Pickup Black, as seen in this image: https://images.equipboard.com/uploads/source/image/170666/556948005_1295440091954001_4410979602192917933_n.jpg. Previously, he was a long-time user of the regular EMG P set.

Ryan Cook

Singer, Guitarist

Gene Simmons Band

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"Let’s talk about it !! The RSCV4 Signature Bass by Vintage Guitars / Cara Guitars. - Alder Body. - Maple Neck. - Rosewood Fingerboard. - Jumbo Frets. - One Master Volume Control. - Mirror Pickguard. - EMG P-X Active Pickups w/ EMG PA2 Preamp Booster Switch. - Schaller Strap Locks. - Elixir Nickel Plated Strings 45/105. @vintageguitars_official @vintage_guitars_us @caraguitars @emgpickups @elixir_strings #schallerstraplocks #bass #bassguitar"