EMG JAX Active Bass Pickup Set in Black

No. The EMG Solderless Install System lets you complete the swap with basic electronics knowledge and no soldering iron. All components — volume and tone controls, output jack, battery clip, screws, and springs — ship in the box.

The JAX excels in funk, slap bass, pick playing, and studio sessions where articulation and punch matter. Its midrange emphasis and clarity work best for modern, aggressive styles; traditional jazz and folk applications are outside its design intent.

Active pickups use battery power to deliver higher output, extended frequency response, and increased headroom — meaning faster response to your pick attack or finger dynamics and less muddiness in dense mixes. The JAX's Alnico V magnets and short coils add extra articulation and upper-register definition.

Yes. The active electronics require battery power to operate. A battery clip set is included with your purchase.

The pickup set comes in black finish with cover cap options in black, white, or ivory, so you can match your bass's aesthetics.

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