Detail 01
Alnico 5 pole pieces
Both the P and J pickups use Alnico 5 poles.
Product detailSKU #1389983301141
EMGGeezer Butler Signature PJ Bass Pickup Set Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A solderless, vintage-style passive P/J set developed with Geezer Butler to target his early Black Sabbath bass tone.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Bass players seeking early Geezer Butler/Black Sabbath-inspired tone
- Players who want deep, tight low end with punch and grit
- P/J bass setups needing a solderless pickup set
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need a pickup configuration other than P/J
- Players specifically seeking a non-passive pickup design
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
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Detail 02
Custom-wound coils
The P uses custom-wound coils; the J uses two custom-wound split-coils.
Detail 03
J split-coils
EMG states they eliminate noise and hum associated with early-'70s bass pickups and provide more power and volume than a standard single-coil J.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a P/J set, comprising P and J pickups.
- 02The set is described as solderless.
- 03Its stated tonal goal is Geezer Butler's early Black Sabbath sound.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this an active pickup set?
No. It is described as a vintage-style passive P/J design.
02What pickup configuration is included?
A P/J bass pickup set.
03Does it require soldering?
The set is described as all solderless.
04What sound is it designed for?
It is designed to recapture Geezer Butler's early Black Sabbath bass tone, with deep, tight low end, punch, and grit.
Reference
Full specifications
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- Tier
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- Source Id
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