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EMG F-Marty Friedman Long Shaft Passive Humbucker Pickup Set in Brushed Black Chrome vs EMG F-Marty Friedman Long Shaft Passive Humbucker Pickup Set in Black Chrome
Both are the same EMG F-Marty Friedman passive humbucker set with identical tone and specs; the only difference is finish naming (Brushed Black Chrome vs. Black Chrome) and Product A emphasizes standard 49mm bridge spacing while Product B is explicitly F-Spaced for Floyd Rose guitars. Choose Product B if your guitar has a Floyd Rose bridge or wide pickup cavity; choose Product A for standard-spaced guitars.
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EMG F-Marty Friedman Long Shaft Passive Humbucker Pickup Set in Brushed Black Chrome
EMG F-Marty Friedman Long Shaft Passive Humbucker Pickup Set in Black Chrome
Specs side by side
| EMG F-Marty Friedman Long Shaft Passive Humbucker Pickup Set in Brushed Black Chrome | EMG F-Marty Friedman Long Shaft Passive Humbucker Pickup Set in Black Chrome | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Brand | EMG Pickups | EMG Pickups |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose EMG F-Marty Friedman Long Shaft Passive Humbucker Pickup Set in Brushed Black Chrome
- ✓ Designed for standard 49mm bridge pickup spacing on most guitars
- ✓ Passive Alnico 5 design with no batteries required
- ✓ Punchy articulation and thick lows ideal for fast passages and power chords
- ✓ Complete solderless wiring infrastructure included
Why choose EMG F-Marty Friedman Long Shaft Passive Humbucker Pickup Set in Black Chrome
- ✓ F-Spaced design engineered specifically for Floyd Rose bridges
- ✓ Eliminates phase issues on vibrato systems with proper pole piece alignment
- ✓ Aggressive articulation cuts through dense mixes
- ✓ Solderless connection system reduces installation complexity
Frequently asked questions
What is the practical difference between standard and F-Spaced pickups?
F-Spaced pickups have wider pole piece spacing to align with Floyd Rose bridge saddles, preventing phase cancellation and acoustic issues. Standard-spaced pickups like Product A use 49mm spacing for traditional fixed bridges.
Do these pickups require a battery or power supply?
No, both are fully passive designs using Alnico 5 magnets with high output. They generate signal magnetically without any active electronics, batteries, or external power.
Will either of these work on a guitar with a tremolo system?
Product B is explicitly designed for Floyd Rose bridges and will avoid phase issues on that system. Product A is for standard bridges; using it on a Floyd Rose may cause acoustic phase problems due to spacing mismatch.
What tone should I expect from these pickups?
Both deliver thick low-end, cutting mids, controlled highs, and high output suitable for metal, hard rock, and progressive music. They respond dynamically to pick attack and work well for both heavy riffing and intricate lead passages.