EMG
USA, est. 1970s · 193 products across 1 categories
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.
- • 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
- • 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 81 Brushed Black Chrome
Humbucker Pickups
EMG E4W Bass Pickup Set
Miscellaneous Pickups for Basses
EMG E5W Bass Pickup
Miscellaneous Pickups for Basses
EMG E4W Bass Pickup
Miscellaneous Pickups for Basses
EMG JR "Daemonum" Set LS BK
Humbucker Pickups
EMG TKO Kill Switch
Electronics for Guitars
EMG EXB Bass Expander
Electronics for Basses
EMG Toggle Kill Switch
Electronics for Guitars
EMG 1 or 2 Pickups Wiring Kit LH
Electronics for Guitars
EMG PJ-Set Wiring Kit
Electronics for Basses
EMG 3 Pickups Push/Pull Wiring Kit
Electronics for Guitars
EMG BQC System
Electronics for Basses
EMG BTS Control
Electronics for Basses
EMG BTC Control
Electronics for Basses
EMG RPC Peak Control
Electronics for Guitars
EMG VMC Variable Mid Control
Electronics for Guitars
EMG EXG Guitar Expander
Electronics for Guitars
EMG AB
Electronics for Guitars
EMG PI2 Phase Inverter
Electronics for Guitars
EMG KH-BB Spectrum Set LTD
Humbucker Pickups
EMG Lee Sklar P-Set
Pickups for 4-String P-Bass
EMG 81 Red
Humbucker Pickups
EMG 81/60 Set C
Humbucker Pickups
EMG Set SA/SA/85 Ivory
Single Coil Pickups
EMG EMG PI2 Push/Pull Pot
Electronics for Guitars
EMG 1 or 2 Pickups P/P Wiring Kit
Electronics for Guitars
EMG BQS System 3-Band EQ 5 Potis
Electronics for Basses
EMG BQC Control
Electronics for Basses
EMG BTS System
Electronics for Basses
EMG BTC System 2-Band EQ 3 Potis
Electronics for Basses
EMG 35HZ
Miscellaneous Pickups for Basses
EMG PA2
Electronics for Guitars
EMG SPC Presence Control
Electronics for Guitars
EMG Hot 70 Set ZEB
Humbucker Pickups
EMG Zakk Wylde Set Black SS
Humbucker Pickups
EMG JMaster System BK
Single Coil Pickups
EMG 81 Brushed Gold
Humbucker Pickups
EMG 85 Brushed Gold
Humbucker Pickups
EMG Marty Friedman F-MF Set BRBC
Humbucker Pickups
EMG GTV Signature Set
Humbucker Pickups
EMG 81-8X Black
Miscellaneous Pickups for Guitars
EMG 57/66 Set G
Humbucker Pickups
EMG Crossroads Set BK
Single Coil Pickups
EMG Crossroads Set WH
Single Coil Pickups
EMG RA-2 Pro Pickguard BK
Single Coil Pickups
EMG RA-2 Pro Pickguard WH
Single Coil Pickups
EMG PA
Pickups for 4-String P-Bass
EMG VG20 Vince Gill
Single Coil Pickups
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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