Guest BassKS Posted January 10, 2014 Posted January 10, 2014 Hi there A chrismas present from brother in law who heard me rave on about emgs. I did want an active set not a passive one. So it's here unwanted unopened. Anyone know how good are these? Anyone have any use for them? Should I attempt a stockist to take them and get another set with added cash? Cheers Quote
nugget Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 Are they 35 or 40? If they are 40 I know someone who's looking for some Quote
Ed_S Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 [quote name='BassKS' timestamp='1389381741' post='2333742'] Anyone know how good are these? [/quote] If it's the "JHZ" set you've got, I've found them to be very low output when used fully passive but quite acceptable connected to an active onboard preamp - in my case, a J-Retro. You can't deny they look the part... Quote
Guest BassKS Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 Thanks for that. I was going to use them with my aggie Tonehammer so was wondering if I truly achieved The same clarity as one would with Emg active pups. In other words is EMGhz merely a preampless (lower output) pup cf to its active brother? Are there any differences in tone? Quote
Guest BassKS Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 Hi Nugget They're only jazz pups for four string fender jazz bass. Thanks Fatos Quote
Ed_S Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 [quote name='BassKS' timestamp='1389538619' post='2335227'] Thanks for that. I was going to use them with my aggie Tonehammer so was wondering if I truly achieved The same clarity as one would with Emg active pups. In other words is EMGhz merely a preampless (lower output) pup cf to its active brother? Are there any differences in tone? [/quote] I don't currently have anything with active EMGs fitted, but a couple of years ago I had a Yamaha BB with a pair of EMG "LJ" long jazz pickups, and as far as I can remember they sounded similar - clean, clear and pleasantly unremarkable. The J-Retro gives tonal variation and some extra output level to the HZs when boosting the EQ (your aggie would probably do the same) but it's not the same as a full EMG system with active pickups and EQ circuit, so if that's what you really want, I'd sell the HZ set sealed to get the most cash. Quote
Grissle Posted January 13, 2014 Posted January 13, 2014 I prefer passive EMG's. they combine growly, warm and punchy with a sweet hi-mid sizzle. And there is a raw woodyness that almost disappears with the actives. Quote
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