EMG 35TWX Active Soapbar Bass Pickup in Black

EMG 35TWX Active Soapbar Bass Pickup in Black

The EMG 35TWX delivers the tight, articulate response of an active soapbar design built for modern bass recordings. This compact pickup excels in capturing defined low-end in tight string spacing and integrates seamlessly into existing rigs with its complete wiring harness and preamp solution. The X Series preamp architecture provides the headroom and dynamic clarity that aggressive playing demands, translating directly to professional tracking and mixing.

Design & Build

The 89 x 38 mm soapbar housing fits standard routing with a 63.5 mm maximum string spacing suited for 4-string bass applications. Housing dual ceramic and ceramic/steel magnet materials, the pickup achieves balanced harmonic content across the frequency range, ensuring your recordings sit well in dense mixes. Its compact form factor accommodates both bridge and neck positions for tracking flexibility.

Tone & Electronics

The X Series preamp with increased dynamic range and headroom captures nuance while maintaining clarity under hard attack, essential for multi-take sessions and varied playing dynamics. Active operation requires battery power but rewards the engineer with low output impedance, strong signal integrity, and responsive tone shaping that translates consistently to your DAW. The dual-coil humbucker configuration delivers the punch and definition expected from professional bass tracking and mixing contexts.

Key Features

• 89 x 38 mm soapbar housing fits standard bass routing
• 63.5 mm maximum string spacing for 4-string configuration
• Active electronics with X Series preamp architecture
• Ceramic and ceramic/steel dual magnet design for balanced tone
• Humbucker configuration (CSX ceramic-steel dual-coil)
• 4-core wiring for noise rejection and signal clarity
• Bridge or neck position versatility
• Complete wiring kit included: 25K push/pull volume pot, 25K tone pot, battery bus, stereo output jack, pickup cable, connect cables, battery cable, output cable, mounting screws, and quick connectors
• Black finish

The EMG 35TWX combines proven active pickup design with a comprehensive wiring harness, eliminating setup guesswork and delivering consistent, studio-grade bass tone ready for recording and post-production.