EMG Vs Seymour Duncan (Basslines)

A Schecter C5, a Line 6 Bass Pod Xt and Planet Waves Cables. So which pickups are best, EMG 40P5 neck and 40J bridge, or Basslines SSB-5 set?

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• basslines
• EMG
• Schecter
• Seymour Duncan
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• pickups
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• comparison

[sum33]

what would be a good pick up for metal

[kyral210]

The EMG 35DC (40DC for 5 string) is a great metal pickup. It was too agressive for what I wanted at the time, but with my new band I think I need that growl, so might go back to EMG. Then again the Basslines are a more NIN sound, so it depends what your looking for.

[Altemo]

Are you using identical effects for both pickup runs?

I'm upgrading my Schecter elite 4, and I am in a similar debate.

[kyral210]

yes, and the same strings!

[MCLOVIN50]

I got EMGs loaded in my stiletto 5, and it's got some serious growl! Especially plugged in a GK amp, it's fucking awesome.

BTW, are you recording this directly from your pod xt into your laptop without running it thru any DI's or anything like that?

Is it good for studio recording? I use my cab head to record into logic pro, and it doesn't have a lot of bottom end compared to this!

[kyral210]

Bass Pod Xt strait into the computer, no further processing or EQ. Same setting for both pickups.This is set as an SVT into a 8x10. If you like the sound of this, then the Bass Pod Xt is good for you. If not, then not.

[metalballs2010]

I play metal, but I rarely used distortions, I think I like Basslines better... Emg sounds good too, but, Basslines sounds cleaner and more organic in to my ears

[talevicz]

Basslines is more traditional R & B sound, soft, round, personally - I like it. EMG have a stronger, harder, fuller tone, and your bass will sound clearer to him. It all depends on what you play and what you want...

[Merick365]

When you do these demos come up with something using the B string too

[FlyingAero]

EMGs all the way

[shots4snipes]

What would be some good pickups to get for my bass, the band im in currently plays stuff like cage the elephant and the black keys.

[rebain18]

i like distortion/overdrive on a bass. but californication just sounds wrong with that distortion

[josepablosequeira]

use the fucking bass clean!

[novoorkutedu]

Man please, this is not a guitar.... Play like a bass player. If you are one...

[scarred2112]

@Twatzaki101 Except for their "HZ" line, EMGs are Active Pickups - they have an Internal Preamp built into the design, but that doesn't mean you then have an "Active Bass" (being able to cut & boost different frequencies such as highs, lows & mids) - that calls for a "Active Preamp" like Bartolini, Aguilar, or EMG make. Basically, just having Active Pickups doesn't mean you have an Active Bass.

[scarred2112]

@impulsoprog *All* EMGs (the "standard" as well as the newer, more vintage-sounding "JX" & "JVX" lines) are internally grounded, so they're dead silent. Even if you're playing in a club with crappy power that has a neon beer sign in the same area as your rig, nothing. Along with their modular wiring system absolutely one of their biggest positives.