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

The Blackouts excel in metal, hard rock, funk, and modern rock where articulate punch and aggressive presence cut through dense mixes. They are not recommended for jazz or traditional blues applications due to their high-output character and tonal voicing.

Will these pickups fit my current bass?

The ASB-BO-5S are direct replacements for EMG 40 sized pickup cavities. The maximum string spacing is 3.10 inches, accommodating standard and wider 5-string bass neck widths without modification.

What makes the tone character of these pickups distinctive?

An 8.0 kHz resonant peak delivers aggressive upper-midrange presence, while the EQ curve of 9/5/9 (Bass/Mid/Treble) emphasizes tight low-end weight and high-end snap with controlled mids. This design prevents muddiness and provides clarity across all five strings even at high output levels.

What skill level do I need to use these pickups effectively?

These pickups are engineered for intermediate, advanced, and professional players who understand high-output active tone and can dial in their amplifier and playing technique to harness their aggressive character.

What is included with this pickup set?

The set includes both pickups configured for 5-string bass with two-conductor cable configuration and ceramic bar magnets for high-output performance.

Seymour Duncan ASB-BO-5S Blackouts For Bass 5-String Pickup Set

The Seymour Duncan ASB-BO-5S Blackouts deliver aggressive, articulate punch with the responsiveness required for capturing clear, defined bass tracks in the studio. These high-output active pickups cut through dense mixes and maintain clarity across all five strings, making them ideal for home and professional recording sessions where definition and punch are critical to the final mix.

Recording Tone & Mix Presence

The full 8.0 kHz resonant peak pushes the upper midrange, delivering the aggressive presence that translates well to recorded tracks and sits distinctly in the mix. EQ voicing of 9 / 5 / 9 (Bass / Mid / Treble) emphasizes low-end weight and high-end snap while keeping mids controlled, capturing articulate slap tones, modern rock punch, and metal clarity during tracking sessions.

Installation & Studio Setup

These pickups mount as a direct replacement for EMG 40 sized cavities, enabling straightforward retrofit on compatible instruments without extensive rewiring or setup changes. The 3.10" maximum string spacing accommodates standard and wider 5-string bass neck widths, ensuring consistent pickup response across strings during recording without dead spots or tonal inconsistencies.

Key Features

High-output active pickup design
Ceramic bar magnets
Two-conductor cable configuration
Resonant peak at full 8.0 kHz
EQ: 9 / 5 / 9 (Bass / Mid / Treble)
Maximum string spacing: 3.10" (78.5mm)
Direct replacement for EMG 40 sized pickups
5-string configuration

The Blackouts ASB-BO-5S are engineered for engineers and producers tracking bass performances that demand articulate, punchy tone with enough output to capture natural gain staging without muddiness or signal compromise.

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Country of Manufacture	United States