EMG 40DCX Black Pickup Basso

Active 5-String Bass Pickup — Ceramic Dual Coil Soapbar

The EMG 40DCX is an active dual-coil soapbar bass pickup for bassists who need their low end to stay defined in a loud mix. Two ceramic-loaded coils feed an internal X Series preamp, producing punchy top end and touch-sensitive response that mimics passive feel. The extended 102 mm housing fits five-string basses.

What Sets This Pickup Apart in the Brand's Bass Lineup

Inside the housing, an ultra-low-noise, low-impedance internal preamp — the "X" factor — adds headroom and gives the voicing an organic, open character. Paired with ceramic-loaded dual parallel coils, the result handles clean highs and growling lows. The Quik-Connect solderless install system lets players swap pickups at home.

Pickup Architecture — Ceramic Magnets and X Series Preamp

Dual parallel coils with ceramic bar magnets give this model its crisp top end. The X Series preamp shapes the signal before it leaves the pickup, adding dynamic range.

• Configuration: Active dual-coil humbucker (dual parallel coils) — hum-cancelling.
• Magnet Type: Ceramic bar magnets — punchy attack.
• X Series internal preamp: ultra-low-noise, low-impedance design with passive-style touch sensitivity.

Physical Specs and Five-String Fit

The extended housing spans the wider string spacing of a five-string bass, dropping into most standard 5-string pickup routes without modification.

• Housing Length: 102 mm (4 in) — extended format.
• Pickup Format: Soapbar / dual-coil — standard 5-string route.
• Available only in black.

Quik-Connect Solderless Install System

The package includes a complete solderless install kit, so players can wire the pickup without any soldering.

• Volume Pot: 25 kΩ — matched to active preamp output.
• Tone Pot: 25 kΩ active (VLPF) — shapes high-frequency roll-off.
• Also included: battery bus, stereo output jack, mounting screws, all cables.