DESCRIPTION

The EMG 45DC bass pickup is a popular choice for players in heavy and low-tuned styles thanks to its wide frequency range and strong, focused output. Using EMG’s active preamp design, the 45DC preserves your full bass signal with light, musical compression and zero loss of clarity, even when running long cables or complex pedalboards. This consistent signal helps your bass cut through dense mixes with authority.

The 45DC dual-coil pickup features ceramic magnets in a humbucking configuration, delivering high output while remaining completely noise free. Its extended frequency response provides deep, controlled lows, clear and present mids, and articulate highs. The ceramic magnet design gives the EMG 45DC a fast, punchy attack that works especially well for aggressive and modern playing styles.

The onboard active preamp ensures the EMG 45DC sounds consistent no matter how simple or complex your signal chain is. Whether you plug directly into an amp, recording interface, or a full effects setup, this active bass pickup maintains clarity, punch, and definition.

Although the EMG 45DC is often associated with heavy music, it is a surprisingly versatile soapbar bass pickup. Its honest, revealing character accurately translates your playing technique, making it suitable for rock, funk, and other styles that demand clean articulation and dynamic response.

Installation is quick and hassle free thanks to EMG’s solderless wiring system. The EMG 45DC includes volume and tone pots, a battery bus, stereo output jack, mounting screws, and all necessary cables for a clean and reliable install.

If you’re looking for a high-output bass pickup that is powerful, clear, and well-rounded, the EMG 45DC is an excellent option. Designed for bassists who need punch, clarity, and consistency, the EMG 45DC delivers a tone that stands out in any mix while preserving articulation and dynamics.

From EMG:

The two coils loaded with ceramic bar magnets provide punch and clarity with a crisp top end and plenty of output. This extremely versatile pickup gives players a sonic range that covers the cleanest highs right down to the dirtiest, growling lows. This model uses an extended housing that is 4.5 inches (115mm), perfect for six string basses. The included solderless wiring and pots makes installing this pickup easy to do at home.

PACKAGE INCLUDES EMG'S EXCLUSIVE SOLDERLESS INSTALL SYSTEM:

1 25K VOLUME POT
1 25K TONE POT
1 BATTERY BUS
1 STEREO OUTPUT JACK
1 PAIR MOUNTING SCREWS
1 PICKUP CABLE
2 CONNECT CABLES
1 OUTPUT CABLE
1 BATTERY CABLE

Artists: Les Claypool, Oli Pinard, Marcus Bryant