EMG 57-7H Long Shaft Active Humbucker Pickup in Brushed Black Chrome
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- Brand new in original box
- Full EMG manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- EMG5047
Description
EMG 57-7H Long Shaft Active Humbucker Pickup in Brushed Black Chrome
The EMG 57-7H is a high-output active humbucker engineered for seven-string bridge positions, delivering tight, defined response without the noise floor typical of passive designs. This pickup excels in heavy genres where articulation and controlled sustain matter—the brushed black chrome finish blends seamlessly into modern instruments while its solderless system minimizes installation complexity.
Tone & Electronics
Built around an Alnico V magnet with steel pole pieces, this pickup produces a 4.5V strum output and 3V string output with a 2.11 kHz resonant frequency that favors clarity in the midrange. The active circuitry maintains a -100 dB noise floor at 60 Hz, ensuring silent operation even at high gain—critical for seven-string tracking where string clarity separates definition from mud and each note sits cleanly in the mix.
Recording & Studio Integration
The 3.5 × 1.5 inch extended series cap fits standard seven-string bridge routes, while the included solderless system eliminates solder joints and speeds setup for quick instrument swaps during sessions. A single 9V battery powers the pickup for approximately 600 hours of use, and the circuit tolerates up to 27V DC maximum supply for producers experimenting with stacked or series configurations to dial in custom tonal character during mixing and overdub phases.
Key Features
- Magnet Type: Alnico V with steel pole pieces
- Extended series cap dimensions: 3.5 × 1.5 inches
- Resonant Frequency: 2.11 kHz
- Output Voltage (String): 3V
- Output Voltage (Strum): 4.5V
- Output Noise (60 Hz): -100 dB
- Output Impedance: 10 kOhm
- Current @ 9V: 400 Microamps
- Battery Life: 600 hours per charge
- Maximum Supply: 27V DC
- Installation: Solderless system with included potentiometers, battery bus, mounting hardware, and cables
- Bridge position design for seven-string guitars
The 57-7H combines active noise rejection, controlled output, and straightforward installation into a purpose-built seven-string bridge solution for clean, consistent recording performance.
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At a Glance
The EMG 57-7H is a high-output active seven-string bridge humbucker that tracks articulation and controls mud in dense, gain-heavy mixes with a -100 dB noise floor and 2.11 kHz resonant peak favoring midrange clarity. The solderless system and included battery bus simplify session setup, and its 3V string output integrates predictably into tracking chains and overdubs. Pick it for heavy genre recording where each string stays defined through compression and saturation.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Drop Tunings
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included in the box?
The 57-7H ships with the pickup itself, solderless system components, mounting hardware, potentiometers, battery bus, and cables. A single 9V battery powers the circuit for approximately 600 hours of use.
Is this pickup right for seven-string guitars in standard tuning, or just drop tunings?
This pickup excels in metal, djent, hard rock, and drop-tuning applications where tight low-end response and articulation prevent mud. It is not recommended for jazz, blues, or folk styles where passive pickups and a warmer tone profile are typical.
How does the active circuit handle noise compared to passive humbuckers?
The 57-7H maintains a -100 dB noise floor at 60 Hz thanks to its active circuitry, eliminating the hum and noise floor typical of passive designs—critical for high-gain riffing and long sustain tones.
Do I need to solder this pickup, or is installation quick?
No soldering required. The included solderless system with potentiometers and battery bus speeds installation and minimizes setup time.
How does the 57-7H compare to the Seymour Duncan Nazgûl 7-String or Fishman Fluence Modern 7-String?
All three are high-output seven-string bridge pickups for heavy genres. The 57-7H offers active noise rejection and a solderless system at a competitive price point, with a resonant peak that emphasizes midrange articulation over warmth.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. On this item that is roughly $10 less out the door than the same listed price at a national retailer or on a marketplace. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.
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