EMG 57/66 Set Pickups Brushed Chrome

These pickups use EMG's solderless installation system, so no soldering is required. Beginners can install them with basic hand tools and a wiring diagram, making them accessible to any player upgrading their own guitar.

No, these pickups are voiced specifically for hard rock, metal, rock, and progressive styles. Their punchy, high-headroom character is optimized for those genres rather than the smoother, more nuanced response blues and jazz players typically prefer.

The 57 bridge pickup uses steel pole pieces for punchy presence and clear upper register, while the 66 neck pickup uses ceramic pole pieces to deliver warm mids and expansive lows. Both feature Alnico V magnets for PAF-inspired tone, but they're voiced to complement each other in their respective positions.

As active EMG pickups, the 57/66 set delivers higher headroom and output without feedback, making them reliable on stage and in loud band settings. The active design also provides the punch and definition needed to cut through dense guitar tones without sacrificing warmth.

The 57/66 set comes in brushed chrome (as listed), plus brushed steel, gold, black chrome, and back cap finishes, so you can match your guitar's aesthetic.

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