EMG 57/66 TW Long Shaft Active Humbucker Pickup Set in Brushed Chrome

EMG 57/66 TW Long Shaft Active Humbucker Pickup Set in Brushed Chrome

The EMG 57/66 TW set captures articulate, present tones with the studio flexibility to toggle between single-coil clarity and full humbucker body via push-pull switching on each pickup. The thicker 1.1" profile integrates seamlessly into standard cavities, and the brushed chrome finish blends with both vintage and contemporary instrument aesthetics. Engineered for recording sessions where you need versatile textures—from tight, defined attack to thick, layered sustain—without losing the clarity and punch that active electronics deliver to your mix.

Dual-Mode Design & Magnet Configuration

Each pickup operates in true dual-mode, toggling between single- and dual-coil voices using EMG's proprietary 3-coil architecture. The 57TW bridge pickup combines alnico and steel magnets for controlled attack and even sustain across your session tracks, while the 66TW neck pickup pairs ceramic and alnico magnets for a warmer, more resonant response that sits naturally in fuller mixes. This hybrid magnet strategy gives each position its own tonal character, letting you dial in position-specific colors without requiring separate models or multiple instruments in the studio.

Electronics & Wiring Integration

The set ships with a complete solderless wiring harness, reducing installation time and potential grounding issues during setup. Two push-pull potentiometers (25K ohms each) handle the mode switching, paired with dual stereo output jacks and standard tone controls. The 5-wire-plus configuration and included 16" and 11" pickup cables ensure a clean, low-noise signal path ideal for direct recording or amp mic'd sessions, with straightforward routing through your control cavity.

Key Features

• Dual-mode design: selectable single- and dual-coil voices per pickup
• 57TW bridge pickup with alnico and steel magnet blend
• 66TW neck pickup with ceramic and alnico magnet combination
• Active humbucker configuration (HH set)
• Thicker 1.1" profile for increased body cavity presence
• Solderless wiring harness with two push-pull potentiometers included
• 25K control potentiometers for each pickup
• 5-wire-plus configuration for enhanced signal routing
• Brushed chrome finish
• Includes two stereo output jacks, pickup cables (16" and 11"), battery buss, mounting screws, springs, and connection cables
• Long shaft design for compatibility with standard and recessed pickup cavities

This set delivers exceptional tonal range and user control compared to standard active pickups, making it essential for producers tracking multiple genres or engineering sessions that demand real-time texture switching without re-recording.