The EMG MMTW Active Music Man Bass Pickup is a top - notch alternative to the stock Music Man pickup. It directly replaces the large - profile bass pickup of Music Man. Inside, it offers two independent pickup tones. The ceramic and steel humbucking pickup provides an incredibly rich bass sound. With wide - spread bobbins and a large coil surface, it delivers a big bass tone. Switch to the single - coil mode via a push - pull pot, and it turns into an EMG J pickup, with detailed presence and a strong mid - range. EMG's active preamp enriches each mode with harmonic content and keeps it whisper - quiet. It comes with EMG's convenient solderless wiring and pots. Note that when using two TW Pickups in one instrument, the BT or BQ Systems aren't recommended. Each pickup needs a push - pull pot for switching between single - coil and humbucker, so the system's balance control can't be installed. You can use a DPDT toggle switch to switch single/dual - coil outputs if you want to use the balance control. The package includes EMG's exclusive solderless install system: 1 push - pull pot, 1 25K tone pot, 1 battery bus, 1 stereo output jack, 1 set of mounting screws, 1 pickup cable, 2 connect cables, 1 output cable, and 1 battery cable.
Using your EMG MMTW Active Music Man Bass Pickup is easy. First, install it as a direct replacement for your Music Man large - profile bass pickup following the included solderless install system. To switch between tones, use the push - pull pot. Push it for the single - coil mode, which gives you a detailed presence and strong mid - range. Pull it to access the humbucking mode for a rich, big bass sound. When it comes to using multiple TW Pickups in one instrument, don't use the BT or BQ Systems. Also, since each pickup needs a push - pull pot for switching, you can't install the balance control. Instead, use a DPDT toggle switch to switch single/dual - coil outputs. For maintenance, keep the pickup clean and dry. Check the cables regularly for any signs of wear and tear. If you have any issues with the battery, replace it with a new one using the battery cable provided.
