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EMG 35TWX Active Soapbar Bass Pickup in Black vs EMG 60X Active Humbucker Pickup in Chrome
The EMG 35TWX is a bass pickup designed for tight, modern bass tones in funk and progressive settings, while the EMG 60X is a guitar humbucker built for high-gain metal and hard rock applications. Choose the 35TWX if you play bass and need articulate, punchy low-end definition; choose the 60X if you play 6-string guitar and need clarity through overdriven channels.
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EMG 35TWX Active Soapbar Bass Pickup in Black
Specs side by side
| EMG 35TWX Active Soapbar Bass Pickup in Black | EMG 60X Active Humbucker Pickup in Chrome | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| Brand | EMG Pickups | EMG Pickups |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose EMG 35TWX Active Soapbar Bass Pickup in Black
- ✓ Compact soapbar design fits standard bass routing with tight string spacing
- ✓ Optimized for bass-specific tones: tight low end and punchy articulation
- ✓ Complete wiring harness and preamp solution included
- ✓ Excels in funk, progressive, and studio bass work
Why choose EMG 60X Active Humbucker Pickup in Chrome
- ✓ Solderless install system simplifies retrofit on guitars
- ✓ High output voltage (8.00V strum) provides headroom through high-gain chains
- ✓ Ceramic magnet design focused on midrange articulation and note separation
- ✓ Low noise floor (-107 dB) ideal for heavy, aggressive playing
Frequently asked questions
Can I use either of these pickups on both bass and guitar?
No. The 35TWX is specifically engineered for 4-string bass applications with 63.5 mm maximum string spacing and an 89 x 38 mm soapbar housing. The 60X is designed for 6-string guitars with a standard humbucker footprint and solderless guitar wiring integration.
Which pickup has higher output and headroom?
The 60X delivers 3.00V on single notes and 8.00V on strums with high headroom designed for overdriven channels. The 35TWX prioritizes low output impedance and dynamic clarity rather than raw voltage output, suited to bass signal chains.
Are these pickups active or passive, and do they require batteries?
Both are active pickups requiring a 9V battery. The 35TWX includes a complete preamp solution with its wiring harness; the 60X ships with a battery clip assembly for easy installation.
Which pickup is better for jazz or blues?
Neither is ideal for traditional jazz or blues. The 35TWX is not recommended for traditional jazz bass work, and the 60X is explicitly not suited for jazz or blues guitar styles; both are voiced for modern, aggressive playing.