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EMG Stacked Bass/Treble with Stacked Mid-Range Control (2 potentiometers vs EMG Separate Bass/Treble with Stacked Mid-Range Control (3 Potetiometers
The EMG BQC uses two stacked potentiometers (bass/treble paired, mid separate), while the Separate Bass/Treble model uses three independent potentiometers (bass, treble, and stacked mid). Choose the BQC for maximum pedalboard/cavity space savings; choose the Separate model if you want independent bass and treble control without any interaction between them.
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EMG Stacked Bass/Treble with Stacked Mid-Range Control (2 potentiometers
EMG Separate Bass/Treble with Stacked Mid-Range Control (3 Potetiometers
Specs side by side
| EMG Stacked Bass/Treble with Stacked Mid-Range Control (2 potentiometers | EMG Separate Bass/Treble with Stacked Mid-Range Control (3 Potetiometers | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| Brand | EMG Pickups | EMG Pickups |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose EMG Stacked Bass/Treble with Stacked Mid-Range Control (2 potentiometers
- ✓ Smallest footprint with only 2 potentiometers total
- ✓ Operates on 9V or 18V with 750-hour battery life per cell
- ✓ Stacked bass/treble design saves control plate real estate
- ✓ 120 dBV noise floor with transparent tone shaping
Why choose EMG Separate Bass/Treble with Stacked Mid-Range Control (3 Potetiometers
- ✓ Three separate potentiometers allow true independent bass and treble control
- ✓ No interaction between bass and treble adjustments
- ✓ Ideal for extended range and drop-tuning applications
- ✓ Hands-on layout keeps all three EQ functions immediately accessible
Frequently asked questions
What's the main difference in control layout?
The BQC combines bass and treble on one concentric knob with mid-range on another (2 knobs total). The Separate model uses three independent potentiometers: one for bass, one for treble, and one stacked concentric for mid-range. This means the Separate model allows you to adjust bass and treble simultaneously without them affecting each other.
Which is better for tight pedalboards or instrument cavities?
The EMG BQC is the clear winner for space-constrained setups, using only two potentiometers compared to the Separate model's three. If you have limited real estate and can work with stacked controls, the BQC is the more compact solution.
Are there power or noise differences between these two?
The BQC documentation specifies a -120 dBV noise floor, 9V/18V operation, and 750-hour battery life. The Separate Bass/Treble description does not provide detailed power specs, current draw, or noise floor measurements, so direct electrical comparison is not possible from available information.
Which suits extended range or drop tunings better?
The Separate Bass/Treble model is explicitly listed as suited for extended range and drop tunings, suggesting its independent bass and treble control provides better tonal flexibility for those applications. The BQC does not list these as primary use cases.