EMG 35TW Active Soapbar Bass Pickup in Black

EMG 35TW Active Soapbar Bass Pickup in Black

The EMG 35TW is an active soapbar pickup engineered to deliver flexible, controlled bass tones in the studio and on stage. Its compact 3.5" housing fits standard soapbar routes, and the dual-mode switching design lets you toggle between single-coil and dual-coil character using a push/pull pot—essential for capturing different bass textures within a single recording session. This is a workhorse pickup built to produce consistent, articulate output across a wide frequency range, enabling you to dial in clarity and punch without the complexity of multi-pickup systems.

Active Electronics & Recording Performance

Powered by EMG's proprietary preamp circuit, the 35TW operates efficiently at just 160 µA current draw at 9V, yielding 1500 hours of battery life per cell. The pickup's -107 dBV output noise floor and 10 kΩ output impedance ensure a clean, interference-free signal path to your interface or amp, while the 5.40 kHz resonant frequency centers the midrange response for punchy articulation without muddiness—critical for bass sitting properly in dense mixes.

Switching & Construction

The ceramic and steel magnet design paired with dual-coil architecture gives you genuine tonal range in the DAW: engage single-coil mode via the push/pull pot for bright, percussive attack suited to funk and rock sessions, or leave it disengaged for thicker dual-coil output ideal for deeper, fuller bass textures. The pickup ships with everything needed for installation—25K push/pull volume and tone pots, battery bus, stereo output jack, mounting screws, and all required cables—enabling fast integration into your active bass rig.

Key Features

• 3.5" soapbar housing with 88.9mm length and 38.1mm width
• Ceramic and steel magnet construction
• Dual-mode operation: switchable single-coil and dual-coil via push/pull pot
• Active preamp circuit with 160 µA current draw at 9V
• 1500-hour battery life per cell
• -107 dBV output noise at 60 Hz
• 10 kΩ output impedance
• 5.40 kHz resonant frequency for focused midrange response
• Maximum 2.50" string width compatibility
• Supports supply voltages up to 27V DC
• 4-core wiring with stereo output capability
• Includes 25K volume and tone pots, battery bus, jacks, cables, and mounting hardware

The EMG 35TW combines switching versatility with transparent active electronics, making it a reliable foundation for bass tones that cut through complex arrangements while maintaining signal integrity and recording flexibility.