EMG
USA, est. 1970s · 195 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 PA
Pickups for 4-String P-Bass
EMG VG20 Vince Gill
Single Coil Pickups
EMG T-52 System BK
Single Coil Pickups
EMG 57 BK F-Spaced
Humbucker Pickups
EMG Gary Holt GH Set Red
Humbucker Pickups
EMG 81 Gold LS
Humbucker Pickups
EMG P 5 Black
Pickups for 5-String P-Bass
EMG Humbucker Frame Flat 8 Thin BK
Pickup Frames
EMG F-H2 Black
Humbucker Pickups
EMG 81-8 Black
Miscellaneous Pickups for Guitars
EMG Les Claypool LC Brushed Gold
Pickups for 4-String P-Bass
EMG 85-7 H Chrome
Pickups for 7-String Guitars
EMG J Set RT "RIP Tide" BC
Pickups for 4-String J-Bass
EMG JR "Daemonum" Set F-Spaced BK
Humbucker Pickups
EMG Super 77 Set F-Spaced ZEB
Humbucker Pickups
EMG JR "Daemonum" Set LS ZEB
Humbucker Pickups
EMG JR "Daemonum" Set F-Spaced ZEB
Humbucker Pickups
EMG 81 Brushed Chrome
Humbucker Pickups
EMG T System Black
Single Coil Pickups
EMG 40TWX
Miscellaneous Pickups for Basses
EMG MJ Set
Pickups for 4-String J-Bass
EMG 85-7 Black
Pickups for 7-String Guitars
EMG DG20 BK/BK
Single Coil Pickups
EMG 57/66 Set F-Spaced BK
Humbucker Pickups
EMG 60A BK
Humbucker Pickups
EMG JA Set
Pickups for 4-String J-Bass
EMG KH-BB Set
Humbucker Pickups
EMG JH "HET" Set F-Spaced C
Humbucker Pickups
EMG 57/66 Set LS C
Humbucker Pickups
EMG JH "HET" Set F-Spaced BC
Humbucker Pickups
EMG JH "HET" Set LS C
Humbucker Pickups
EMG JH "HET" Set LS BC
Humbucker Pickups
EMG JH "HET" Set BRBC
Humbucker Pickups
EMG J5 Set
Pickups for 5-String J-Bass
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
Miscellaneous 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
Miscellaneous 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
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.
No products found
Try adjusting your search or filter settings
