EMG ACS 6-String Bass Pickup in Bajo Bandera
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- Brand new in original box
- Full EMG manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- EMG5685
Description
EMG ACS Bajo Bandera 6-String Acoustic Pickup
The EMG ACS Bajo Bandera is a professional-grade active soundhole pickup engineered for steel-string acoustic instruments, particularly bajo quintos and bajo sextos. This compact magnetic pickup integrates seamlessly into the instrument's existing cavity, capturing articulate, focused tone with minimal phase smearing and clean amplification that translates to tape or interface without compromising the instrument's natural acoustic character. The built-in preamp and volume control mount directly to the endpin jack, providing immediate gain staging and recording-ready output from an unobtrusive control point.
Electronics & Impedance
The pickup operates across a 27-volt maximum supply range with conservative current draw of 220 microamps at 6 volts, making single- or dual-battery configurations practical for extended tracking sessions. Output impedance of 2K ohms ensures clean, impedance-matched signal transmission to any mixing console, interface, or amplifier without loading effects, while the 0.5V output level and -96dBV noise floor deliver studio-grade signal integrity—critical for layering bass tracks and maintaining clarity in dense arrangements.
Installation & Compatibility
The solderless install system eliminates solder work entirely—the included connect cables, end pin jack, cable keepers, and allen wrenches enable rapid deployment on compatible instruments, minimizing setup time between tracking takes. This pickup is designed specifically for steel-string acoustic guitars and bajo instruments and will not function on nylon-string classical guitars due to magnetic coupling differences.
Key Features
- Active magnetic soundhole pickup with integrated preamp
- Built-in volume control on endpin jack for real-time gain adjustment
- Adjustable pole pieces for tonal shaping and output optimization
- Resonant frequency: 14 kHz for articulate high-end response
- Output impedance: 2K ohms for clean signal path to any amplifier
- Output voltage: 0.5V nominal
- Noise floor: -96 dBV for studio-grade signal clarity
- Maximum supply voltage: 27 volts DC
- Current draw: 220 microamps at 6 volts
- Solderless installation with included cables, jack, and mounting hardware
- Batteries included for immediate operation
- Compatible with steel-string acoustic guitars, 6-string and 12-string models
The Bajo Bandera combines low electrical noise, adjustable magnetic coupling, and straightforward solderless installation to deliver dependable, recording-ready amplification for traditional and contemporary bajo instruments in home-studio, live, and session contexts.
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At a Glance
The EMG ACS Bajo Bandera is a studio-grade active pickup engineered to capture articulate, low-noise amplified tone from steel-string acoustics and bajo instruments with a -96dBV noise floor and clean 2K-ohm output path. Home recordists and producers benefit from its balanced output level (0.5V nominal), adjustable pole pieces for tonal shaping, and solderless installation that preserves instrument integrity. Use it to add amplified acoustic tracks to sessions without compromising acoustic resonance or introducing electrical noise.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Folk
- ✓ Live Performance
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Touring
Not the best pick for
- – Classical Music
Skill level: Beginner · Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What instruments does this pickup work with?
The EMG ACS Bajo Bandera is designed for steel-string acoustic guitars (6-string and 12-string) and bajo instruments. It will not function on nylon-string classical guitars due to its magnetic coupling design.
Do I need to solder anything to install it?
No. The solderless installation system uses included connect cables, endpin jack, cable keepers, and allen wrenches—no soldering required for rapid deployment on compatible instruments.
How long will batteries last, and what's the setup?
Current draw is only 220 microamps at 6 volts, making single- or dual-battery configurations practical for extended gigging. Batteries are included with the pickup for immediate operation.
Can I adjust tone and gain during performance?
Yes. Built-in adjustable pole pieces allow tonal shaping and output optimization, and the volume control mounts directly to the endpin jack for real-time gain adjustment from an unobtrusive control point.
What noise level and output does this deliver?
The pickup offers a -96dBV noise floor for studio-grade signal clarity, 0.5V nominal output level, and 2K-ohm output impedance that ensures clean signal transmission to any amplifier or mixing console without loading effects.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. On this item that is roughly $15 less out the door than the same listed price at a national retailer or on a marketplace. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.
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