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EMG F-Marty Friedman Long Shaft Passive Humbucker Pickup Set in Black Chrome vs EMG Revelation Long Shaft Passive Humbucker Pickup Set in Brushed Black Chrome
The EMG F-Marty Friedman is built for aggressive, high-output metal and djent with Alnico 5 magnets and F-Spaced design for Floyd Rose bridges, while the EMG Revelation offers warmer, vintage-voiced tone with Alnico II magnets suited to blues, jazz, and classic rock. Choose the F-Marty for modern heavy music; choose the Revelation for traditional and blues-based styles.
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EMG F-Marty Friedman Long Shaft Passive Humbucker Pickup Set in Black Chrome
EMG Revelation Long Shaft Passive Humbucker Pickup Set in Brushed Black Chrome
Specs side by side
| EMG F-Marty Friedman Long Shaft Passive Humbucker Pickup Set in Black Chrome | EMG Revelation Long Shaft Passive Humbucker Pickup Set in Brushed 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 Black Chrome
- ✓ F-Spaced design matches Floyd Rose saddles perfectly, eliminating phase issues
- ✓ Alnico 5 magnets deliver aggressive articulation and sustained harmonics ideal for metal
- ✓ High output cuts through dense mixes with muscular presence and responsive dynamics
Why choose EMG Revelation Long Shaft Passive Humbucker Pickup Set in Brushed Black Chrome
- ✓ Alnico II magnets produce warm, vintage-voiced tone perfect for blues and jazz
- ✓ Lower output (13.5K–13.8K DC resistance) maintains articulation without aggression
- ✓ Smooth, well-defined response across the frequency spectrum for classic rock tones
Frequently asked questions
Which set works with Floyd Rose bridges?
Only the EMG F-Marty Friedman is designed with F-Spaced pole pieces to align with Floyd Rose saddles. The Revelation uses standard spacing and is not optimized for vibrato systems.
What's the main tonal difference?
The F-Marty (Alnico 5) delivers aggressive, high-output articulation for metal and djent; the Revelation (Alnico II) provides warm, smooth, vintage-voiced tone for blues and jazz. Output levels differ significantly—F-Marty is much hotter.
Do both include wiring and pots?
Yes, both sets include solderless wiring systems, two 500K volume pots, and two 500K tone pots. Neither requires soldering, though both are complete retrofit solutions.
Which is better for beginners?
The Revelation suits beginners better due to its forgiving, warm tone and lower output that's easier to control. The F-Marty's aggressive character and high output demand intermediate to advanced technique.