EMG Hot 70-7 Set BK
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EMG
Hot 70-7 Set BK
Product Info
Article Number:
587219
Brand:
EMG
Model:
Hot 70-7 Set BK
Category:
Pickups for 7-String Guitars
Price:
$218.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The EMG 70-7 set is a fantastic option for 7-string players craving that late '70s rock and blues vibe, but with the convenience of active electronics. It’s a great choice if you’re after a powerful, focused sound without the noise and hum of traditional pickups, and appreciate a straightforward installation.
Product Description
- EMG Hot 70-7 Set BK
- Pickup Set for 7-String Electric Guitar
- 2 Active humbuckers
- For bridge and neck position
- Rock and blues sound of the late 70s
- Provides the passive feel and dynamic response of traditional passive humbuckers
- combined with all the benefits of active technology
- Balanced output levels on neck and bridge for seamless pickup changes
- Output: High
- Connections: Solderless
- Magnet material (bridge): Ceramic
- Magnet material (neck): Alnico 5
- Colour: Black
- Made in USA
- *Includes EMG's exclusive solderless installation system: *
- 2 25k tone pots (short shaft 10 mm)
- 2 25k tone pots (short shaft 10 mm)
- Battery bus
- Stereo output socket
- 2 Pickup in/out bus
- 2 Pairs of mounting screws and springs
- 2x Pick-up cable
- 4 x Connection cable
- Output cable
- Battery cable
PROS
- • Ceramic bridge pickup delivers aggressive high-output rock tones.
- • Alnico 5 neck pickup offers warmth and classic blues character.
- • Solderless system simplifies installation for most players.
- • Balanced output eliminates volume drops during pickup switching.
CONS
- • Active pickups require a battery, adding to potential maintenance.
- • High output may be too aggressive for some cleaner styles.
- • Limited tonal versatility compared to passive pickup sets.
Product Video
Key Features
Position
Bridge and Neck
Magnet
Ceramic (bridge), Alnico 5 (neck)
Output Level
High
DC Resistance
Bridge: 17.5kΩ, Neck: 12.5kΩ
Spacing
0.1875 in
Mounting
Screws and springs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 70-7 is hotter and more aggressive than the 85, while being a bit less scooped than the 89. It's aiming for a more vintage, raw tone.
While the system is designed to be universal, it's always best to verify your guitar's routing and control layout before installation to ensure compatibility.
EMG pickups are generally known for their low noise floor. The 70-7 set is designed to minimize microphonics, but extreme gain and volume settings can still induce some resonance.
