Bigger, bolder and badder. Uses a low-noise discreet transistor preamp. The tone is warm with a detailed and natural high end -- never sterile. The mids are articulate without being harsh. The Phase II's are the same size as the EMG Model 40 and 45 pickups. All of our Active Soapbars use a hum canceling, split-blade magnet, so hum and string spacing problems are effectively eliminated.. (Black)