EMG

USA, est. 1970s · 161 products across 1 categories

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About EMG

EMG, Inc. revolutionized the electric guitar and bass landscape with their active pickups, offering a distinct, high-output, and often compressed tone that quickly became a staple in rock, metal, and progressive music. Founded in the 1970s as a provider of custom pickups for the music industry, EMG’s innovative designs bypassed traditional passive pickup limitations, becoming synonymous with powerful, articulate sounds. Their direct connection to many iconic players solidified their position as a leading pickup manufacturer.

Founded
1970s
Country
USA
Segment
Premium
Target
EMG pickups are best suited for discerning guitarists and bassists seeking a pow
Known For
Active Pickup Technology David Gilmour Signature Pickups (DG Series) High-Output Humbuckers JMaster System Pickups Direct Wiring Design
PROS
  • • Delivers powerful, consistent output across the frequency spectrum
  • • Known for clarity and articulation, even at high gain
  • • Wide range of models for diverse tonal needs
  • • Popular among professional musicians and studios
CONS
  • • Active design requires battery power or external power supply
  • • Can be perceived as 'sterile' by those preferring vintage tones
  • • Often premium-priced, limiting accessibility for some
  • • Can require adjustment to playing style due to active nature

EMG Products

EMG Hot 70 Set ZEB - Humbucker Pickups

EMG Hot 70 Set ZEB

Humbucker Pickups

$208
Set of Pickups for Electric Guitar, Active, Positions: Bridge and neck, Humbuckers, Output: High,...
5 Expert Rating
EMG Zakk Wylde Set Black SS - Humbucker Pickups

EMG Zakk Wylde Set Black SS

Humbucker Pickups

$204
Set of Pickups for Electric Guitar, 2 Active humbuckers, Short shaft, Colour: Black,...
4.7 Expert Rating
EMG JMaster System WH - Single Coil Pickups

EMG JMaster System WH

Single Coil Pickups

$373
Complete Pickup Set, Pre-wired pickguard for electric guitar, Pickguard: 3-ply black, Pickup...
4.5 Expert Rating
EMG JMaster System BK - Single Coil Pickups

EMG JMaster System BK

Single Coil Pickups

$362
Complete Pickup Set, Pre-wired pickguard for electric guitar, Pickguard: 3-ply black, Pickup...
4.4 Expert Rating
EMG 81 Brushed Gold - Humbucker Pickups

EMG 81 Brushed Gold

Humbucker Pickups

$131
Pickup for Electric Guitar, Active humbucker, For bridge position, One of the most popular EMG...
4.8 Expert Rating
EMG 85 Brushed Gold - Humbucker Pickups

EMG 85 Brushed Gold

Humbucker Pickups

$120
Pickup for Electric Guitar, Active humbucker, For neck position, Powerful and versatile, Often...
4.5 Expert Rating
EMG Marty Friedman F-MF Set BRBC - Humbucker Pickups

EMG Marty Friedman F-MF Set BRBC

Humbucker Pickups

$224
Set of Pickups for Electric Guitar, Marty Friedman Signature Set, 2 Humbuckers, For...
4.9 Expert Rating
EMG GTV Signature Set - Humbucker Pickups

EMG GTV Signature Set

Humbucker Pickups

$208
*Comes with EMG's exclusive Solderless installation system:*
4.9 Expert Rating
EMG 81-8X Black - Pickups for Guitars

EMG 81-8X Black

Pickups for Guitars

$131
Active Humbucker Pickup, For 8-string electric guitar, Suitable for heavy metal, Active high output...
4.8 Expert Rating
EMG 57/66 Set G - Humbucker Pickups

EMG 57/66 Set G

Humbucker Pickups

$252
Set of Pickups for Electric Guitar, 2 Active humbuckers, Medium output, The "57" bridge pickup offers...
4.5 Expert Rating
EMG Crossroads Set BK - Single Coil Pickups

EMG Crossroads Set BK

Single Coil Pickups

$252
Set of Pickups for ST-Style Electric Guitar, Positions: Bridge, Middle & Neck, Humbucker,...
4.9 Expert Rating
EMG Crossroads Set WH - Single Coil Pickups

EMG Crossroads Set WH

Single Coil Pickups

$252
Set of Pickups for ST-Style Electric Guitar, Positions: Bridge, Middle & Neck, Humbuckers,...
4.4 Expert Rating
EMG RA-2 Pro Pickguard BK - Single Coil Pickups

EMG RA-2 Pro Pickguard BK

Single Coil Pickups

$285
Pre-Wired Pickguard for Electric Guitar, Pickup design: Active noiseless single coils,...
4.5 Expert Rating
EMG RA-2 Pro Pickguard WH - Single Coil Pickups

EMG RA-2 Pro Pickguard WH

Single Coil Pickups

$296
Pre-Wired Pickguard for Electric Guitar, Pickup design: Active noiseless single coils,...
4.5 Expert Rating
EMG PA - Pickups for 4-String P-Bass

EMG PA

Pickups for 4-String P-Bass

$108
*Incl. EMG's Exclusive Solderless Installation System:*
4.8 Expert Rating
EMG VG20 Vince Gill - Single Coil Pickups

EMG VG20 Vince Gill

Single Coil Pickups

$294
Pre-Wired Pickguard for Electric Guitar, Vince Gill Signature set, Pickguard with 3 active...
4.9 Expert Rating
EMG T-52 System BK - Single Coil Pickups

EMG T-52 System BK

Single Coil Pickups

$208
Active Pickup Set for T-Style Electric Guitar, Positions: Bridge & Neck, Construction: Noiseless...
4.4 Expert Rating
EMG 57 BK F-Spaced - Humbucker Pickups

EMG 57 BK F-Spaced

Humbucker Pickups

$120
Pickup for Electric Guitar, Active humbucker, The combination of Alnico-V magnets and steel poles...
4.9 Expert Rating
EMG Gary Holt GH Set Red - Humbucker Pickups

EMG Gary Holt GH Set Red

Humbucker Pickups

$202
Active Pickup Set For Electric Guitar, Gary Holt signature set, Positions: bridge & neck,...
4.6 Expert Rating
EMG 81 Gold LS - Humbucker Pickups

EMG 81 Gold LS

Humbucker Pickups

$120
Active Pickup For Electric Guitar, Humbucker, Long shaft version, Perfect for the bridge position,...
5 Expert Rating
EMG P 5 Black - Pickups for 5-String P-Bass

EMG P 5 Black

Pickups for 5-String P-Bass

$97
*Incl. EMG's exclusive Solderless Installation System:*
4.7 Expert Rating
EMG Humbucker Frame Flat 8 Thin BK - Pickup Frames

EMG Humbucker Frame Flat 8 Thin BK

Pickup Frames

$9
Pickup Frame, Suitable for humbuckers for 8-string electric guitar, Flat,...
4.6 Expert Rating
EMG F-H2 Black - Humbucker Pickups

EMG F-H2 Black

Humbucker Pickups

$109
Humbucker Pickup For Electric Guitar, Offers the sound and touch of vintage humbuckers without losing...
5 Expert Rating
EMG 81-8 Black - Pickups for Guitars

EMG 81-8 Black

Pickups for Guitars

$122
Active humbucker for 8-string guitars, Classic EMG 81 sound in an 8-string soapbar cabinet, Dimensions:...
4.8 Expert Rating
EMG Les Claypool LC Brushed Gold - Pickups for 4-String P-Bass

EMG Les Claypool LC Brushed Gold

Pickups for 4-String P-Bass

$153
*Incl. EMG's exclusive solderless mounting system:*
4.5 Expert Rating
EMG 85-7 H Chrome - Pickups for 7-String Guitars

EMG 85-7 H Chrome

Pickups for 7-String Guitars

$127
Active humbucker pickup for 7-string electric guitar, Classic EMG 85 sound in a 7-string humbucker...
4.9 Expert Rating
EMG J Set RT "RIP Tide" BC - Pickups for 4-String J-Bass

EMG J Set RT "RIP Tide" BC

Pickups for 4-String J-Bass

$215
*Incl. EMG Exclusive Solderless Installation System:*
4.6 Expert Rating
EMG JR "Daemonum" Set F-Spaced BK - Humbucker Pickups

EMG JR "Daemonum" Set F-Spaced BK

Humbucker Pickups

$230
EMG JR "Daemonum" Set BK, Pickup Set for Electric Guitar, Jim Root (Slipknot) Signature Set, 2x Active humbuckers,...
4.9 Expert Rating
EMG Super 77 Set F-Spaced ZEB - Humbucker Pickups

EMG Super 77 Set F-Spaced ZEB

Humbucker Pickups

$186
*With EMG's exclusive solderless installation system:*
5 Expert Rating
EMG JR "Daemonum" Set LS ZEB - Humbucker Pickups

EMG JR "Daemonum" Set LS ZEB

Humbucker Pickups

$230
*With EMG's exclusive solderless installation system:*
4.5 Expert Rating
EMG JR "Daemonum" Set F-Spaced ZEB - Humbucker Pickups

EMG JR "Daemonum" Set F-Spaced ZEB

Humbucker Pickups

$230
EMG JR "Daemonum" Set F-Spaced ZEB, Pickup Set for Electric Guitar
4.7 Expert Rating
EMG 81 Brushed Chrome - Humbucker Pickups

EMG 81 Brushed Chrome

Humbucker Pickups

$120
*Includes EMG's exclusive solderless installation system:*
4.7 Expert Rating
EMG T System Black - Single Coil Pickups

EMG T System Black

Single Coil Pickups

$208
Complete Pickup Set for Electric Guitar, For T-Style models, With complete control plate, FT-pickup...
5 Expert Rating
EMG 40TWX - Pickups for Basses

EMG 40TWX

Pickups for Basses

$131
Dual Mode Pickup for 5-String Electric Bass, Single coil and dual coil pickup in one housing, Maximum string...
4.4 Expert Rating
EMG MJ Set - Pickups for 4-String J-Bass

EMG MJ Set

Pickups for 4-String J-Bass

$175
*Includes EMG's exclusive solderless installation system:*
4.9 Expert Rating
EMG 85-7 Black - Pickups for 7-String Guitars

EMG 85-7 Black

Pickups for 7-String Guitars

$120
*Includes EMG's Exclusive Solderless Installation System:*
4.8 Expert Rating
EMG DG20 BK/BK - Single Coil Pickups

EMG DG20 BK/BK

Single Coil Pickups

$329
Complete Pickup Set, Identical to the DG20 David Gilmour Set (Article Nr: #146139#), but with a 3-ply...
4.7 Expert Rating
EMG 57/66 Set F-Spaced BK - Humbucker Pickups

EMG 57/66 Set F-Spaced BK

Humbucker Pickups

$215
*Includes EMG's Exclusive Solderless Installation System:*
4.7 Expert Rating
EMG 60A BK - Humbucker Pickups

EMG 60A BK

Humbucker Pickups

$98
Active Humbucker Pickup for Electric Guitar, A lot of power with fat mids, strong basses and balanced...
4.7 Expert Rating
EMG JA Set - Pickups for 4-String J-Bass

EMG JA Set

Pickups for 4-String J-Bass

$182
Pickup set for 4-string electric bass, 2 J-style pickups
4.6 Expert Rating
EMG KH-BB Set - Humbucker Pickups

EMG KH-BB Set

Humbucker Pickups

$189
*Delivery of EMG's exclusive solderless installation system:*
4.5 Expert Rating
EMG JH "HET" Set F-Spaced C - Humbucker Pickups

EMG JH "HET" Set F-Spaced C

Humbucker Pickups

$252
*Set of EMG's exclusive solderless installation system contains:*
4.6 Expert Rating
EMG 57/66 Set LS C - Humbucker Pickups

EMG 57/66 Set LS C

Humbucker Pickups

$230
Pickup Set for Electric Guitar, Construction: Humbucker, Output: Medium, The "57" bridge pickup...
4.6 Expert Rating
EMG JH "HET" Set F-Spaced BC - Humbucker Pickups

EMG JH "HET" Set F-Spaced BC

Humbucker Pickups

$248
EMG JH "HET" Set F-Spaced BC, Pickup Set for Electric Guitar
4.7 Expert Rating
EMG JH "HET" Set LS C - Humbucker Pickups

EMG JH "HET" Set LS C

Humbucker Pickups

$241
EMG JH "HET" Set LS C, James Hetfield Pickup Set for Electric Guitar
4.9 Expert Rating
EMG JH "HET" Set LS BC - Humbucker Pickups

EMG JH "HET" Set LS BC

Humbucker Pickups

$252
EMG JH "HET" Set LS BC, Pickup Set for Electric Guitar
4.6 Expert Rating
EMG JH "HET" Set BRBC - Humbucker Pickups

EMG JH "HET" Set BRBC

Humbucker Pickups

$248
EMG JH "HET" Set BBC, Active Pickup Set, James Hetfield (Metallica) signature set, 1x EMG JH-B & 1x JH-N humbucker,...
4.6 Expert Rating
EMG J5 Set - Pickups for 5-String J-Bass

EMG J5 Set

Pickups for 5-String J-Bass

$163
Active pickup set, For 5-string J-Style electric bass, Output: Medium, The original EMG J set for 5 string...
4.9 Expert Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions About EMG

EMG pickups are primarily manufactured in their facility in Dempseys Corner, Connecticut, USA. They maintain tight control over the manufacturing process to ensure consistent quality.

Yes, EMG pickups utilize a unique direct wiring system that differs from traditional passive pickups. Detailed wiring diagrams are provided with each pickup set, but it often requires a more involved installation process.

EMG active pickups have a built-in preamp powered by a battery, boosting the signal and offering a more consistent output. Passive pickups rely solely on the guitar’s electronics and are influenced by the guitar’s wood and components.

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