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 SA Set WH - Single Coil Pickups

EMG SA Set WH

Single Coil Pickups

$226
Active noiseless single coil pickup set, Positions: Bridge, Middle & Neck, Output: Medium, The most...
4.6 Expert Rating
EMG 35J - Pickups for Basses

EMG 35J

Pickups for Basses

$98
Active Electric Bass Pickup, For 4-string bass, Jack magnet like J-style pickups, Housing: 38 x 89 mm, Incl....
4.9 Expert Rating
EMG MMTW - Pickups for Basses

EMG MMTW

Pickups for Basses

$120
EMG MM-TW, Active humbucker & single coil pickup, For Music Man-style electric basses, Position: all positions, Two...
4.6 Expert Rating
EMG HB Steinberger - Pickups for Basses

EMG HB Steinberger

Pickups for Basses

$105
Pickup For Electric Bass, Structure, tone and output power as P-type, Guitar humbucker housing,...
4.9 Expert Rating
EMG 81 White - Humbucker Pickups

EMG 81 White

Humbucker Pickups

$120
Pickup for Electric Guitar, Active humbucker, Powerful ceramic magnets and closely spaced coils produce a...
4.4 Expert Rating
EMG 40HZ - Pickups for Basses

EMG 40HZ

Pickups for Basses

$98
Pickup For 5-String Electric Bass, Soapbar, Passive, For string field to 79.4 mm, Ceramic and steel magnets,...
4.6 Expert Rating
EMG Kerry King Set Black - Humbucker Pickups

EMG Kerry King Set Black

Humbucker Pickups

$230
Active Pickup Set, Kerry King signature model, 1 Humbucker EMG 81, 1 Humbucker EMG 85, With...
4.6 Expert Rating
EMG 81-7 Black - Pickups for 7-String Guitars

EMG 81-7 Black

Pickups for 7-String Guitars

$105
Active Pickups For 7-String Guitars, Humbucker, Classic EMG 81 sound in a 7-string housing, Dimensions:...
4.4 Expert Rating
EMG 85 White - Humbucker Pickups

EMG 85 White

Humbucker Pickups

$108
Guitar pickup, Humbucker, Active, No noise, No humming, Alnico magnets, Warm attack with rich mids and...
4.3 Expert Rating
EMG 35DC - Pickups for Basses

EMG 35DC

Pickups for Basses

$98
Pick Up, 2 Parallel placed coils, Broad magnetic field, Deep, rich bass, Incl. EMG Quik connect cable,...
4.7 Expert Rating
EMG 89 Black - Humbucker Pickups

EMG 89 Black

Humbucker Pickups

$118
Pickup for Electric Guitar, Active hybrid of humbucker and single coil pickups, AlNiCo V magnet, Suitable...
4.4 Expert Rating
EMG 45DC Bass Pickup - Pickups for 6-String Basses

EMG 45DC Bass Pickup

Pickups for 6-String Basses

$120
Pickup for 6-String Electric Bass, Powerful and modern sound, String spacing max. 95.25 mm,...
4.9 Expert Rating
EMG S Singlecoil BK - Single Coil Pickups

EMG S Singlecoil BK

Single Coil Pickups

$98
Pickup, Active, Ceramik magnets, Brillant sound, Accents the treble and the high mids, Modern...
4.9 Expert Rating
EMG 707 Black - Pickups for 7-String Guitars

EMG 707 Black

Pickups for 7-String Guitars

$100
Humbuckers for 7-String Guitars
4.5 Expert Rating
EMG PJ Set - Pickups for 4-String P-Bass

EMG PJ Set

Pickups for 4-String P-Bass

$171
PJ-Pickup-Set, Very popular system, Full and powerful bass sounds with the singing mids of the "J" pickup,...
4.7 Expert Rating
EMG J Set - Pickups for 4-String J-Bass

EMG J Set

Pickups for 4-String J-Bass

$160
*Includes EMG's exclusive Solderless Installation System:*
4.8 Expert Rating
EMG KH20 Kirk Hammet - Humbucker Pickups

EMG KH20 Kirk Hammet

Humbucker Pickups

$274
Complete Pickup Set
4.4 Expert Rating
EMG 85 BK - Humbucker Pickups

EMG 85 BK

Humbucker Pickups

$91
Guitar Pickup
4.6 Expert Rating
EMG SL20 Steve Lukather - Single Coil Pickups

EMG SL20 Steve Lukather

Single Coil Pickups

$237
Complete Pickup Set
4.7 Expert Rating
EMG DG20 David Gilmour - Single Coil Pickups

EMG DG20 David Gilmour

Single Coil Pickups

$297
Complete Pickup Set, Fully stocked and prewired David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) Signature ST-style...
4.7 Expert Rating
EMG 60 BK - Humbucker Pickups

EMG 60 BK

Humbucker Pickups

$98
EMG 60 Black, Active Humbucker Pickup for Electric Guitar, Narrow coils similar to a mini humbucker produce harmonic...
4.6 Expert Rating
EMG SA Set BK - Single Coil Pickups

EMG SA Set BK

Single Coil Pickups

$230
EMG SA-Set Strat Electronic Complete Set Black, Active Noiseless Single Coil Pickup Set, Positions: bridge, middle &...
4.8 Expert Rating
EMG 81 Black - Humbucker Pickups

EMG 81 Black

Humbucker Pickups

$97
EMG 81 Pickup, Pickup for Electric Guitar, Active humbucker, For bridge position, Strong ceramic magnets and closely...
4.4 Expert Rating
EMG 40J Bass Pickup - Pickups for 5-String J-Bass

EMG 40J Bass Pickup

Pickups for 5-String J-Bass

$109
The radiused ceramic magnet ensures that the sound retains a tight midrange and dynamic highs, Connections: Solderless,...
4.5 Expert Rating
EMG 40P5 Bass Pickup - Pickups for 5-String P-Bass

EMG 40P5 Bass Pickup

Pickups for 5-String P-Bass

$114
Dimensions (L x W x H): 101.6 x 38.1 x 22.4 mm, Mounting screws spacing: 95.3 mm, Colour: Black, Made in USA
4.7 Expert Rating
EMG Hot 70-7 Set BK - Pickups for 7-String Guitars

EMG Hot 70-7 Set BK

Pickups for 7-String Guitars

$219
Pickup Set for 7-String Electric Guitar, 2 Active humbuckers, For bridge and neck position, Rock...
4.3 Expert Rating
EMG Hot 70 Set BK - Humbucker Pickups

EMG Hot 70 Set BK

Humbucker Pickups

$208
Set of Pickups for Electric Guitar, 2 Active humbuckers, For bridge and neck position, Rock and...
4.4 Expert Rating
EMG JMaster System CR TT - Single Coil Pickups

EMG JMaster System CR TT

Single Coil Pickups

$384
Complete Pickup Set, Pre-wired pickguard for electric guitar, Pickguard: 4-Ply Tortoise,...
4.4 Expert Rating
EMG S/S/81 Black - Single Coil Pickups

EMG S/S/81 Black

Single Coil Pickups

$263
*Includes EMG's exclusive solderless installation system:*
4.8 Expert Rating
EMG 57/66 TW Set BK - Humbucker Pickups

EMG 57/66 TW Set BK

Humbucker Pickups

$244
*Note:*the 57/66TW have a mounting depth of 2.8 cm (1.1"). Please check if the pickups fit into the milled holes of...
4.8 Expert Rating
EMG 81 Black Long Shaft - Humbucker Pickups

EMG 81 Black Long Shaft

Humbucker Pickups

$94
*Included: EMG's Exclusive Solderless Installation System:*
4.9 Expert Rating
EMG Marty Friedman MF Set BRBC - Humbucker Pickups

EMG Marty Friedman MF Set BRBC

Humbucker Pickups

$224
Pickup Set For Electric Guitar, Marty Friedman signature set, Positions: bridge & neck,...
4.4 Expert Rating
EMG 81 Gold - Humbucker Pickups

EMG 81 Gold

Humbucker Pickups

$116
Active pickup for electric guitar, Humbucker, Perfect for the bridge position, Strong ceramic magnets and...
4.4 Expert Rating
EMG 89 Gold - Humbucker Pickups

EMG 89 Gold

Humbucker Pickups

$153
Pickup for Electric Guitar, Active hybrid of humbucker and single coil, AlNiCo 5 Magnet, Position: All,...
4.5 Expert Rating
EMG JR "Daemonum" Set BK - Humbucker Pickups

EMG JR "Daemonum" Set BK

Humbucker Pickups

$230
EMG JR "Daemonum" Set BK, Active Pickup Set For Electric Guitar, Jim Root signature Set, Positions: bridge and neck,...
4.3 Expert Rating
EMG 81-7 H Chrome - Pickups for 7-String Guitars

EMG 81-7 H Chrome

Pickups for 7-String Guitars

$127
Active humbucker pickup for 7-string electric guitar, Classic EMG 81 sound in a 7-string humbucker...
4.4 Expert Rating
EMG 85 Chrome - Humbucker Pickups

EMG 85 Chrome

Humbucker Pickups

$120
Pickup for Electric Guitar, Active humbucker, For the neck position, Output: Medium, Powerful and...
4.8 Expert Rating
EMG 58 Black - Humbucker Pickups

EMG 58 Black

Humbucker Pickups

$91
Pickup for Electric Guitar, Active humbucker, Suitable for all positions, High-output, Classic fat, round...
4.8 Expert Rating
EMG 57/66 Set BC - Humbucker Pickups

EMG 57/66 Set BC

Humbucker Pickups

$240
Active Pickup Set, EMG 57 (bridge) and EMG 66 (neck) humbucker, 2x 25k Volume potis (Short Shaft 10...
4.3 Expert Rating
EMG DG20 BK/WH - Single Coil Pickups

EMG DG20 BK/WH

Single Coil Pickups

$329
Pickup Set for Electric Guitar, 3x EMG SA single coils with white caps, Fully loaded and pre-wired...
4.8 Expert Rating
EMG 89XR Black - Humbucker Pickups

EMG 89XR Black

Humbucker Pickups

$142
Pickup for Electric Guitar, Active hybrid of a humbucker and a single coil, Alnico V magnet, Position:...
4.4 Expert Rating
EMG JH "HET" Set C - Humbucker Pickups

EMG JH "HET" Set C

Humbucker Pickups

$244
EMG JH "HET" set C, James Hetfield signature pickup set for electric guitar
4.9 Expert Rating
EMG 57/66 Set LS G - Humbucker Pickups

EMG 57/66 Set LS G

Humbucker Pickups

$240
Pickup Set for Electric Guitar, Construction: Humbucker, Output: Medium, The "57" bridge pickup...
4.9 Expert Rating
EMG JH "HET" Set LS G - Humbucker Pickups

EMG JH "HET" Set LS G

Humbucker Pickups

$248
EMG JH "HET" Set LS G, Pickup Set for Electric Guitar
4.4 Expert Rating
EMG Super 77 Set Zebra - Humbucker Pickups

EMG Super 77 Set Zebra

Humbucker Pickups

$197
Active Humbucker Pickup, Inspired by the diverse guitar sounds of the '70s, Ceramic magnets in...
4.5 Expert Rating
EMG Super 77 Set Black - Humbucker Pickups

EMG Super 77 Set Black

Humbucker Pickups

$193
*With EMG's exclusive solderless installation system:*
4.6 Expert Rating
EMG B Bouzouki Pickup Black - Other Pickups

EMG B Bouzouki Pickup Black

Other Pickups

$98
Pickup for Bouzouki, Active, No noise, The B-Pickup complies with the EMG FT (Front Tele)...
4.7 Expert Rating
EMG JH "HET" Set G - Humbucker Pickups

EMG JH "HET" Set G

Humbucker Pickups

$231
EMG JH "HET" Set G, Active Pickup Set, James Hetfield (Metallica) signature set, EMG JH-B and JH-N humbucker, With...
4.8 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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