Will these pickups fit my bass?

The ASB2-5S is a direct replacement for EMG 40 or EMG 45 cavity configurations on 5-string instruments. Mounting and wiring hardware are included; verify your bass uses one of those cavity types before purchase.

What kind of tone should I expect?

Expect punchy, articulate single-coil character with aggressive midrange punch and hum-free operation. These pickups excel for slap, funk, and fingerstyle playing where clarity and snap are priorities; they are not voiced for traditional jazz or vintage tones.

How long do the batteries last?

The active circuit provides approximately 1,000 continuous hours of battery life per set, meaning months of regular use before replacement is needed.

Can I expand the tone controls?

Yes. The pickups are compatible with optional STC-2 and STC-3 Tone Circuit modules, which unlock expanded tonal shaping beyond your bass's stock controls.

What's included in the set?

You receive a matched neck and bridge pickup pair, logo covers, mounting hardware, and wiring components ready for installation into compatible cavities.

Seymour Duncan ASB2-5S Active Soapbar 5-String Neck/Bridge Pickup Set

The ASB2-5S delivers punchy, articulate response with the aggressive character of a single-coil design, minus the noise floor that plagues traditional passive setups. This active soapbar pair excels on 5-string instruments where clarity and definition across the low end matter most. Built for recording sessions that demand clean separation and consistent output without hum interference.

Active Design & Tonal Character

Active electronics provide a controlled, high-output signal with a focused midrange punch characteristic of single-coil topology. The split-blade design eliminates hum while preserving the articulate transient response and snap that passive coils struggle to achieve, translating to clean capture on tape and clear layering in dense mixes whether tracking slap, fingerstyle, or modern techniques.

Installation & Compatibility

The set functions as a direct replacement for EMG 40 or 45 cavity configurations, streamlining installation on compatible basses. Mounting and wiring hardware ship with the pickups, and the included logo covers finish the aesthetic—optional pairing with the STC-2 or STC-3 Tone Circuits unlocks expanded tonal shaping beyond stock controls for refined session flexibility.

Key Features

Active soapbar pickup configuration for 5-string bass
Split-blade design eliminates hum without sacrificing single-coil aggression
Neck and bridge pickup pair included
Direct EMG 40/45 cavity replacement
Logo covers included
Mounting and wiring hardware supplied
Approximately 1,000 continuous hours battery life per set
Compatible with STC-2 and STC-3 Tone Circuit modules

The ASB2-5S combines the punch of single-coil character with active-circuit reliability and hum rejection, capturing defined, aggressive tone that sits well in complex arrangements and translates reliably across playback systems.

Condition	New
Country of Manufacture	United States