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EMG P6 6-String Active Bass Pickup in White vs EMG 60X Active Humbucker Pickup in Ivory
The EMG P6 is a 6-string bass pickup engineered for extended-range clarity and funk application, while the EMG 60X is a guitar humbucker designed for metal and hard rock with vocal midrange articulation. Choose the P6 if you play 6-string bass; choose the 60X if you play guitar and want modern active response.
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Specs side by side
| EMG P6 6-String Active Bass Pickup in White | EMG 60X Active Humbucker Pickup in Ivory | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| Brand | EMG Pickups | EMG Pickups |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose EMG P6 6-String Active Bass Pickup in White
- ✓ Purpose-built for 6-string bass with consistent output across all six strings
- ✓ Tight low-end definition with 4.5 kHz resonance tuned for bass frequencies
- ✓ Accommodates standard 6-string bass bridge spacing up to 76mm
- ✓ Hum-free active circuit with -90 dBV noise floor
Why choose EMG 60X Active Humbucker Pickup in Ivory
- ✓ Lower resonant frequency (2.28 kHz) delivers vocal clarity ideal for guitar midrange
- ✓ Higher output voltage (8.00 V strum, 3.00 V per-string) cuts through dense mixes
- ✓ Exceptionally low noise at -107 dBV for studio precision
- ✓ Lower 2.00 Kohm output impedance maintains signal integrity through long cable runs
Frequently asked questions
Can I use the 60X in a 6-string bass?
No. The P6 is engineered specifically for bass with a 76mm string spacing accommodation and 4.5 kHz resonance tuned to bass frequencies. The 60X is a guitar humbucker with different impedance, output characteristics, and physical dimensions designed for 6-string guitar applications.
Which has lower noise and why?
The EMG 60X has lower output noise at -107 dBV versus the P6 at -90 dBV. Both are active and hum-free, but the 60X's tighter specification benefits studio recording and sensitive amplification chains.
What's the difference in output level?
The 60X delivers 8.00 V output on strum and 3.00 V per-string, making it significantly hotter and more aggressive for cutting through mixes. The P6 delivers 1.0 RMS (1.4 peak), a lower level typical of bass pickups designed for transparency and headroom in bass amplifiers.
Are the battery lives and installation the same?
Both draw 80 microamps at 9V and offer 3000-hour battery life. Both include Quik-Connect solderless installation. The P6 includes volume/tone controls and adjustment screws; the 60X includes split shaft volume and active tone control.