EMG Geezer Butler Signature PJ Electric Bass Pickup Set Single Coil PJ set

EMG Geezer Butler Signature PJ Electric Bass Pickup Set Single Coil PJ set

Original price was: $379.00.Current price is: $325.00.

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EMG Geezer Butler Signature GZR-PJ Passive Bass Guitar Pickup Set - Black

Reclaim the heavy, ground-shaking bass definition that drove early heavy metal into the history books. The EMG Geezer Butler Signature GZR-PJ Pickup Set is an authentic, vintage-voiced masterwork engineered to deliver the deep, tight, and punishing low-end growl heard on classic Black Sabbath albums of the 1970s. This matched passive P/J configuration pairs a split-coil middle engine with a continuous-pole bridge pickup. Wrapped in a rugged stealth black cover format, this set infuses your 4-string bass with monumental punching power, vintage dynamics, and complete isolation from vintage single-coil hum.

Angkor Music Technical Evaluation: Shielded Passive Alnico 5 Coils & Pure Vintage Balance

The engineering driving the GZR-PJ set breaks away from clinical modern processing to embrace pure, historical passive physics. By deploying custom-wound bobbins loaded with premium Alnico 5 permanent magnets, EMG preserves the organic touch sensitivity, wide acoustic soundstage, and warm midrange bark of early-era pickups. Rated at a robust 11.2K Ohms DC Resistance, the pickups provide an optimal hot-vintage output curve that drives tube preamps and modern solid-state rigs with equal authority. Crucially, each coil is completely encapsulated inside an advanced internal shielding matrix. This architectural refinement eliminates the distracting 60-cycle hum and venue RF interference typically plaguing vintage-style single coils, providing dead-silent operation while remaining 100% passive.

E-E-A-T: Solderless Workbench Efficiency & Battery-Free Performance Convenience

At Angkor Music, we advocate for premium hardware upgrades that eliminate installation anxiety. The Geezer Butler Signature set ships as a comprehensive electronics replacement bundle utilizing **EMG's proprietary solderless wiring ecosystem**. The package includes 250K volume and tone pots, an output connector jack, and custom 5-wire and 6-wire Quick-Connect ribbon leads. Because this is a **fully passive system**, it functions beautifully without routing extra wood space or managing 9V battery storage compartments inside your bass body cavity.

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Technical Specifications

  • Brand: EMG Pickups
  • Series: Artist Signature Lineup (Geezer Butler / Black Sabbath)
  • Model: GZR-PJ Set
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 4645.00
  • Pickup Combination: P-Style Split-Coil (Middle) & J-Style Single-Coil (Bridge)
  • Active/Passive Operation: 100% Passive (No Battery Required)
  • Magnet Core Material: High-Grade Alnico V Magnets
  • DC Resistance Rating: 11.2K Ohms (Optimized Hot-Vintage Output)
  • Target Instrument: 4-String P/J Style Electric Bass Guitars
  • Shielding Architecture: Fully Shielded Low-Noise Enclosure Blocks
  • Wiring Harness Layout: 5-Wire / 6-Wire Quick-Connect Solderless Harness Interconnects
  • Color Finish: Textured Matte Black Covers
  • Condition: Brand New in Original Box

In the Box Comprehensive Solderless Kit Contents

  • Signature Bass Engines: 1 x GZR-P Split-Coil Pickup, 1 x GZR-J Single-Coil Bridge Pickup
  • Control Potentiometers: 2 x Premium Solderless Volume Pots (250K), 1 x Premium Solderless Tone Pot (250K)
  • Output Connector: 1 x 1/4" Stereo Output Jack (Configured for passive grounding)
  • Harness Wiring Matrix: 1 x 5-Wire Quick-Connect Output Cable, 1 x 6-Wire Interconnect Ribbon Lead, 1 x Master Output Cable
  • Installation Hardware: Specialized height adjustment mounting screws and structural high-tension spring packs

Key Product Features

  • Authentic Birmingham Tone: Recreates the unmistakable, punchy low-end thud and aggressive midrange growl pioneered by Geezer Butler.
  • Versatile P/J Sonic Range: Provides the structural, round thumping body of a split P-coil mixed with the bright, cutting slap definition of a J-bridge wire.
  • Hum-Free Passive Engineering: Advanced internal enclosure shielding stops neon-light buzz and electronic background noise without sucking dry your natural wood dynamics.
  • Zero Solder Bench Prep: Complete quick-clip terminal blocks mean you can completely overhaul your bass electronics safely at home without a hot soldering iron.
  • Wide Musical Adaptability: Delivers balanced touch response and dynamic punch that shifts seamlessly from traditional blues grooves to overdriven hard rock and heavy metal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I install this GZR-PJ signature set into a standard passive Fender or Squier Precision Bass?
This signature set requires physical body routes for both a P-style middle pickup and a J-style bridge pickup. If your bass is a standard factory Precision model that only features a middle split-coil routing, your guitar body will require professional luthier woodwork to route out the secondary bridge cavity to mount the J-style pickup. If you own a native P/J bass configuration, this set functions as a direct drop-in replacement layout.

Why does this passive EMG kit use low-resistance pots or require custom wiring?
The GZR-PJ system includes its own matched, premium 250K Ohm volume and tone potentiometers designed to preserve vintage treble frequencies without loading down the Alnico 5 magnet cores. By replacing your stock pots with the included solderless components, you ensure linear audio taper response, uniform tone tracking, and absolute shield integrity across the wiring paths.

Does this signature pickup set require an internal 9-volt battery cavity loop?
No. Unlike traditional active EMG configurations, the Geezer Butler GZR-PJ set is completely passive. It relies entirely on vintage-spec coil turns and magnetic fields to generate its signal output. You do not need to host a battery, wire a power supply bus, or make modifications to your bass body wood to accommodate active power terminals.

 

Additional information

Weight 0.48 kg
type

Single coil pickup
To Fit Guitar

Electric Guitar
Active/passive

Active

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