EMG PX Comparison
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- Опубликовано: 31 май 2024
- One of EMG’s original designs and our most popular bass pickup since its introduction in 1979; the EMG P covers a wide sonic palette of classic and modern bass sounds. Because the P utilizes ceramic magnets coupled with short, squat coils, the tone has brilliant high-end articulation, warmth, and incredible low end punch.
Inspired by the original EMG P pickup, the PCS is a smoother alternative to EMG’s original P pickup, the PCS utilizes ceramic and steel bar magnets for a tone that delivers a modern punch with a rich low-end and more balanced highs than the original P. Harness the power of steel and hear for yourself what makes the PCS a great and versatile choice for many musical styles.
The PA pickup is based on the originals EMG P but utilizes Alnico V magnets instead of ceramic. This gives the PA a warmer tone that has more vintage character. Because the PA utilizes Alnico V magnets coupled with short, squat coils, the tone is open, rich, and has less noise than most stock P bass pickups. For those who seek an active P pickup with a more vintage tone, the PA is a natural choice.
The X series preamp gives the pickup a more dynamic range along with increased headroom while keeping the more traditional string-to-string balance. X series pickups also come with an Active Tone Control (VLPF) designed to roll-off (attenuate) high frequencies, similar to a typical passive tone control. The result is a noiseless pickup with a classic EMG sound that bridges the gap between active and passive.
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Closed my eyes and they all sound the same
Same here. Didn't notice any difference whatsoever.
No difference. Marketing BS.
You guys are crazy. There is clearly a difference, especially between the A and the others. Most people won't notice, but most bassists will. Especially, how differently they work in the mix.
@@agitatorjr this kind of review only sounds good with you listening in the room across the amplifier
@@pennywiseRJyeah, yeah, compression and all that. It's not perfect. But where are you going to get the chance to compare these in person without spending hundreds of dollars and a lot of time?
It's weird how close it sounds with a direct sound then the differences pop out with amp sim. PAX is my favorite.
That's why DI only gigs are crap. Amps make instruments come alive
PAX wins for me, and not surprising since I have it in one of my basses.
Thanks for this! Its very helpful.
They're all quite similar variations on a theme. Listening blind, I noticed the reduced treble of the PAX occasionally.
I like the sound of PAX with fingers best (solo DI and in the mix), but for pick playing I'm liking the PSCX (solo DI and in the mix). If I could only have one, I'd go for the PAX, because I still prefer it over the PX for pick playing, and I still like it with a pick, just not quite as much definition up top as the others. The PX just sounds a little weak and doesn't stand out in the mix as well, and doesn't sound great solo either to me. Greatly appreciated comparison!
Finally someone in the comments that gets it. 😊 I agree, I was planning on getting PJAX for a project bass I've a while and this just confirmed that for me. Definitely sounds the best in the mix.
ever think of a preamp on that. 2 stacked pots. vol/mids. bass/treble. ???
I like the PCSX. Surprised the others sounded rather muddy.
PAX gets my vote
I have 2x PX in my Yamaha bb and love it.
The 3 are similar but there are distinctions
Px more highs
Pcsx highs tamed
Pax bigger hi mid emphasis
The differences were definitely felt in the room while playing but somehow almost non existent in the recording.
@@TheBassChannel that's what i hear about it also. My PX set is very responsive to touch. It grinds hard when you dig in, and sings when you lighten up. But the recording changes that, the compression added on a recording takes a lot of dynamics out of it. Makes sense that it can make these 3 sound so alike.
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Shooting out 3 pickups in a single bass? Oof! All the soldering.. oh EMG...
Do EMG pickups require significantly more soldering than passives?
@@sparellathey don't require soldering at all.
Swapping pickups on an EMG setup is about a 5 minute job if you are using their controls. Everything is solderless with quick connects and it makes installation and tests like this a breeze. The only time I have to get out the soldering iron for an EMG install is if I'm planning to use 18v and need to add the second 9v battery terminal. Technically you could do it solderless as well, but it's better to make that connection a little more solid.
Je n'entends aucune différence.
they sounds the same. no normie ever gonna be able to tell the difference.(me being the normie) just get one that is the cheapest lol
If that's the case don't get any of them and keep the stock pickups in your bass.
seymour duncan spb3 cheaper and sounds better
I've had a spb-3 for years now, I've used it in several basses and it now resides in a box, replaced every time by a fender 60s reissue...those fender pickups are the real deal and not outrageously priced
@@jasondorsey7110spb3 is the tone of punk rock, fender sounds so muddy
I have to say that pretty much all the amp and cab sims I've tried seemed to just scoop a bunch of mids.
All the same. And pretty dead sounding...
That's what P basses sound like. Apparently every record producer wants you to play one lol
@@ileutur6863 Yeah, they sound really good but a passive P pickup has less high end and some people found that the high end from EMG pickups make it sound "sterile".
It always depend of the context to me
PX > PAX > PCSX...
...but, no thanks.