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EMG Super 77 Bridge Long Shaft Retro Active Humbucker Pickup in Zebra vs EMG Fat 55 Neck Long Shaft Retro Active Humbucker Pickup in Zebra
The Super 77 is a bridge pickup built for aggressive, high-gain styles with punchy mids and controlled treble, while the Fat 55 is a neck pickup designed for warm, articulate lead and rhythm work with superior noise rejection. Choose the Super 77 if you need bridge-position aggression for metal and hard rock; choose the Fat 55 if you want a neck pickup that balances warmth with clarity for studio and lead work.
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EMG Super 77 Bridge Long Shaft Retro Active Humbucker Pickup in Zebra
EMG Fat 55 Neck Long Shaft Retro Active Humbucker Pickup in Zebra
Specs side by side
| EMG Super 77 Bridge Long Shaft Retro Active Humbucker Pickup in Zebra | EMG Fat 55 Neck Long Shaft Retro Active Humbucker Pickup in Zebra | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $109.00 | $109.00 |
| Brand | EMG Pickups | EMG Pickups |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose EMG Super 77 Bridge Long Shaft Retro Active Humbucker Pickup in Zebra
- ✓ Bridge-position design optimized for heavy riffs and drop tunings
- ✓ Punchy mids and controlled treble cut through dense mixes
- ✓ Articulate response maintains clarity in high-gain settings
- ✓ 2.33 kHz resonant frequency adds aggression and definition
Why choose EMG Fat 55 Neck Long Shaft Retro Active Humbucker Pickup in Zebra
- ✓ Neck-position configuration for balanced, cohesive guitar tone
- ✓ Alnico 2 magnet delivers warm, classic humbucker character
- ✓ Superior noise floor at −106 dB handles electrically hostile environments
- ✓ 3.0 kHz resonant frequency provides focused midrange ideal for leads
Frequently asked questions
Can these pickups work together as a set?
No—the Super 77 is a bridge pickup and the Fat 55 is a neck pickup, so they fill different positions. You would need both plus either a bridge or neck pickup (depending on which one you already own) to complete a guitar's pickup complement.
Which has better noise performance?
The Fat 55 has a lower noise floor at −106 dB compared to the Super 77's −96 dB, making it better suited for electrically hostile studio or live environments. However, both use active electronics and deliver clean performance for intermediate to professional players.
What is the tonal difference between them?
The Super 77 emphasizes punchy mids and controlled treble for aggression and clarity in dense, high-gain mixes. The Fat 55 offers midrange-forward warmth with a more focused, articulate character suited to lead definition and traditional humbucker tone.
Are these easy to install?
Both use EMG's solderless Retro Active system with a long shaft (9.5 mm) that fits standard split-shaft potentiometers, making installation fast and modification-friendly without permanent soldering. No traditional wiring is required.