What genres and playing styles are these pickups best suited for?

The Blackouts excel in metal, hard rock, djent, and drop-tuning applications where aggressive attack and controlled sustain are essential. They are not optimized for jazz, folk, or country music.

Are these pickups a direct replacement for my current bass?

The Blackouts ASB-BO-4S offer direct EMG 35-sized cavity compatibility, making them a drop-in replacement on instruments originally equipped with that standard. Maximum string spacing accommodates most 4-string configurations up to 2.70 inches (68.5mm).

What does the active EQ do, and how does it affect the tone?

The onboard active EQ features 9dB of bass boost, 5dB of mid control, and 9dB of treble boost, creating a scooped midrange character typical of modern metal and hard rock bass tones. This sculpts an aggressive, focused sound that cuts through high-gain rigs.

Do I need special tools or expertise to install these pickups?

Installation is simplified by the two-conductor cable and direct EMG 35 cavity compatibility on compatible instruments. You should have intermediate to advanced technical skills or seek professional installation if unfamiliar with bass electronics.

Seymour Duncan ASB-BO-4S Blackouts For Bass 4-String Pickup Set

The Seymour Duncan Blackouts ASB-BO-4S are high-output active pickups engineered to capture aggressive, punchy bass tone with minimal noise in the studio. These dual-blade design pickups deliver articulate low-end response and snappy midrange clarity, making them essential for recording modern aggression and precision in metal, hard rock, and heavy genres. Direct replacement compatibility with EMG 35-sized cavities simplifies retrofit on compatible instruments.

Recording & Tonal Character

Built around ceramic bar magnets and a full 8.0 kHz resonant peak, these pickups cut through dense mixes with focused attack and controlled sustain. The onboard active EQ (9/5/9 Bass/Mids/Treble) provides substantial bass and treble boost with a scooped midrange, sculpting the signature modern metal and hard rock bass character that translates decisively to tape and digital sessions. This tonal signature sits perfectly in aggressive mixing contexts without requiring extensive post-processing.

Installation & Compatibility

Maximum string spacing of up to 2.70" (68.5mm) accommodates most 4-string bass configurations without compromise. The two-conductor cable simplifies wiring in your instrument chain, and direct EMG 35 cavity compatibility means drop-in replacement on basses originally equipped with that standard.

Key Features

High-output active pickups
Dual-blade design
Ceramic bar magnets
Resonant peak at full 8.0 kHz
Active EQ: 9 Bass / 5 Mids / 9 Treble
Maximum string spacing up to 2.70" (68.5mm)
Direct EMG 35-sized cavity replacement
Two-conductor cable

The Blackouts ASB-BO-4S deliver the aggressive, noise-free tone that recording engineers and producers demand when capturing high-gain and heavy bass in the studio.

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Country of Manufacture	United States