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5+ String Bass Pickups

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EMG EMG-40DC Dual Coil 5-String Active Bass Pickup
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Product Price  $119.00
Seymour Duncan SMB-5A MusicMan Alnico 5-String Bass Pickup
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Product Price  $119.00

When it comes to customizing your bass tone, a simple upgrade to your pickups might be all it takes to completely transform your sound. There's a seemingly endless range of bass pickups on today's market, including pickups made specifically for 5-string bass models - and that's exactly what you'll find in this catalog. From EMG and Bartolini to DiMarzio and Seymour Duncan, these companies specialize in 5-string bass pickups for every make and model. Whether you play intricate jazz scales or faster-than-lightening metal bass licks, there's a 5-string bass pickup here for you.

Before delving too quickly into your options, it helps to understand the difference between passive and active pickups. The original bass pickups were passive and produced a sound by using large magnets. If you want a warm, punchy tone that's similar to what can be heard on classic Motown and British Invasion recordings, you can't go wrong with

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