EMG HUMBUCKER PICKUPS
EMG Humbuckers are renowned for their clarity and power, making them a top choice among professional musicians and enthusiasts alike. These pickups are known for their active design, which includes internal preamps to boost signal and reduce noise, ideal for styles like metal and hard rock. EMG offers a variety of models to suit different tonal needs, ensuring high output and clear articulation for any genre. Whether seeking aggressive crunch or rich, warm tones, EMG Humbuckers deliver consistent, reliable performance.
HUMBUCKER PICKUPS
EMG 60
The EMG 60 humbucker packs plenty of output with a balance of thick, boosted mids, big lows and singing highs. Featuring close aperture coils, similar to a mini-humbucker, this model produces rich harmonic overtones with plenty of sustain. Due to its ceramic magnets, the EMG 60 has a full treble response and loads of output great for distinct single-note solos. The EMG 60 provides clarity and character to your guitar and works very well in the neck position. Like all EMG active guitar and bass pickups, the EMG 60 installs without the use of a soldering iron, making it easy to do at home.
EMG 81
One of the most popular EMG’s, the EMG 81 is the one that started a revolution. Utilizing powerful ceramic magnets and close aperture coils, the tone was designed with detailed intensity, incredible amounts of high end cut, and fluid sustain. Traditionally used in the bridge position of your guitar, this humbucking pickup will make your leads slice right through even the densest mix. When used in both neck and bridge positions the sound can only be described as blistering. Other recommended pairings include the classic EMG 81/85 setup and the versatile EMG 81/60 combo.
EMG 85
The 85 is one of EMGs first pickups and is the slightly more sophisticated and well rounded half of its famous brother, the 81. Featuring close aperture coils loaded with Alnico V magnets, the 85 is a powerful guitar pickup with exceptional tone and versatility. The Alnico magnets of this model provide a muscular growl and smooth lead tones enabling you to play everything from the blues to the most extreme metal. Although often used in the neck position, make no mistake, the EMG 85 sounds great as a bridge humbucker thanks to its exceptional smoothness and soul. This pickup pairs well with other EMG humbucker.

EMG 57
A true original, the EMG 57 is a bridge humbucker pickup designed for today’s guitar player regardless of style or genre. The unique combination of Alnico V magnets and steel pole pieces evoke an unmistakably PAF quality in its tone, yet the active attributes provide the headroom and punch necessary to deliver unparalleled definition and presence. Designed and voiced specifically for the bridge position in your electric guitar.

EMG 66
The EMG 66 has become on of the most beloved EMG Pickups. The EMG 66 is the result of pickup design innovation inspired by the specific needs and requests of today’s guitar players. The ceramic pole pieces provide articulate clarity in the upper register and expansive lows while the preamp design offers warm, smooth mid-range. The EMG 66 designed and voiced as a neck pickup.