EMG
USA, est. 1970s · 161 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 SL20 Steve Lukather LH
Single Coil Pickups
EMG JV52 HZ Set
Pickups for 4-String J-Bass
EMG 57/66 Set C
Humbucker Pickups
EMG 57/66 Set BK
Humbucker Pickups
EMG JH "HET" Set BRC
Humbucker Pickups
EMG MM5CS
Pickups for Basses
EMG DG20LH David Gilmour Lefthand
Single Coil Pickups
EMG Fat 55 Set Zebra
Humbucker Pickups
EMG Fat 55 Set Black
Humbucker Pickups
EMG ACB-4/6 Banjo
Magnetic Pickups for Acoustic Guitars
EMG TBTW
Pickups for Basses
EMG SLVX Set BK
Humbuckers in Single-Coil Size
EMG 57 Black
Humbucker Pickups
EMG Geezer Butler PHZ Black
Pickups for 4-String P-Bass
EMG 85 Brushed Chrome
Humbucker Pickups
EMG GZR PJ Black
Pickups for 4-String J-Bass
EMG S4 BK
Single Coil Pickups
EMG TBHZ Bass Pickup
Pickups for Basses
EMG 35TW-X
Pickups for Basses
EMG BZ Bouzouki Pickup Black
Other Pickups
EMG MM5TW
Pickups for Basses
EMG 40DCX
Pickups for Basses
EMG H3 Black
Humbucker Pickups
EMG SA Singlecoil Creme (Ivory)
Single Coil Pickups
EMG JVX Set
Pickups for 4-String J-Bass
EMG JAX Set
Pickups for 4-String J-Bass
EMG H4A Black
Humbucker Pickups
EMG MMCS
Pickups for Basses
EMG P5J-Set
Pickups for 5-String P-Bass
EMG 707X Black
Pickups for 7-String Guitars
EMG 81-7X Black
Pickups for 7-String Guitars
EMG 89X Black
Humbucker Pickups
EMG S3 BK
Single Coil Pickups
EMG 808 Black
Pickups for Guitars
EMG JX Set
Pickups for 4-String J-Bass
EMG SA WH
Single Coil Pickups
EMG 45Hz BassPickup
Pickups for 6-String Basses
EMG Set SA/SA/81 WH
Single Coil Pickups
EMG SAX Singlecoil BK
Single Coil Pickups
EMG 85X Black
Humbucker Pickups
EMG PJX Set
Pickups for 4-String P-Bass
EMG 60X Black
Humbucker Pickups
EMG 81X Black
Humbucker Pickups
EMG S Set BK
Single Coil Pickups
EMG ALX Set Alexi Laiho F-Spaced
Humbucker Pickups
EMG 35P4 Bass Pickup
Pickups for 4-String P-Bass
EMG 81TW Black
Humbucker Pickups
EMG T Set Black
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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