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EMG ACS 6-String Bass Pickup in Red vs EMG ACS 6-String Bass Pickup in Green

Both are EMG ACS acoustic pickups with identical core specs, but Product A is body-mounted while Product B is soundhole-mounted—choose body-mounted if you want no visible equipment on the guitar's face, or soundhole-mounted if you prefer easier installation and don't mind the visual presence.

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EMG ACS 6-String Bass Pickup in Red

$179.00
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EMG ACS 6-String Bass Pickup in Green

$179.00
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Specs side by side

EMG ACS 6-String Bass Pickup in RedEMG ACS 6-String Bass Pickup in Green
Price$179.00$179.00
BrandEMG PickupsEMG Pickups
ConditionNewNew

Why choose EMG ACS 6-String Bass Pickup in Red

  • ✓ Body-mounted design preserves guitar's aesthetic appearance
  • ✓ Cleaner, more invisible installation inside the instrument
  • ✓ Professional-grade studio and live performance use

Why choose EMG ACS 6-String Bass Pickup in Green

  • ✓ Soundhole-mounted—easier to install and remove without modification
  • ✓ Bright green finish is easy to identify on stage or pedalboard
  • ✓ Suitable for beginners through professionals
Bottom line: Choose the EMG ACS body-mounted (red) if you want a seamless, hidden pickup that doesn't alter your guitar's appearance. Choose the EMG ACS soundhole-mounted (green) if you value quick installation, easy removal, and don't mind visible equipment on your instrument.

Frequently asked questions

What's the main physical difference between these two pickups?

Product A mounts inside the guitar body for an invisible installation, while Product B mounts in the soundhole and is visible from the front of the guitar. Both deliver the same electrical performance.

Do they have different tone characteristics?

No. Both share identical specs: 14kHz resonant frequency, -96dBV output noise, 0.5V output voltage, and 2K ohm impedance. The tone signature is the same; only the mounting method differs.

Which is better for studio recording?

Both are equally suitable for studio recording. Choose based on your guitar's construction: body-mounted works for guitars with accessible interiors, while soundhole-mounted suits any acoustic without requiring internal modification.

Can I easily swap between guitars?

The soundhole-mounted version (Product B) is quicker to move between instruments. The body-mounted version (Product A) requires more permanent installation and modification to each guitar's interior.

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