<p>Blackouts Bass Soapbar high-output active bass pickups were designed to make getting an aggressive bass tone simple. Instead of having to EQ a lesser pickup into submission, we voiced the Blackouts with big bass tone in mind. We went all-in on this one, with a huge dynamic range, thunderous lows, and crisp highs that deliver forceful raw energy, all focused into a super-responsive soapbar. The 5-string version extends those qualities to handle even more boom.</p> <p>Fingers, thumbs, and plectrums are all at home with these pickups, handling the heaviest hands and lightest playing styles with equal precision. String-to-string balance is assured with the Blackouts&rsquo; dual-blade design. The 5-string version is a direct replacement for the EMG 40.</p> <p>Many players combine the Blackouts Bass Soapbar with a Blackouts 2-band tone circuit (STC-2C-BO or STC-2S-BO) to add precision EQ sculpting. These EQs can extend tonal possibilities from traditional to modern tones, and we include all necessary mounting and wiring hardware.</p>