EMG 57-8H Active Humbucker Pickup in Black
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- Brand new in original box
- Full EMG manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- EMG4790
Description
EMG 57-8H Active Humbucker Pickup in Black
The EMG 57-8H is a high-output active humbucker engineered for eight-string guitars, delivering the aggressive tone and noise rejection that define EMG's signature character. This bridge-position pickup combines classic humbucker responsiveness with the extended frequency range needed for modern extended-range tuning, making it essential for capturing clarity and punch across all eight strings in metal, djent, and other demanding production contexts.
Recording & Tonal Characteristics
Built with Alnico V magnets and steel pole pieces, the 57-8H produces a voiced output optimized for bridge-position definition while maintaining note articulation through dense mixes. The active design ensures consistent signal strength, a low noise floor, and immunity to cable capacitance—critical advantages when tracking through multiple gain stages, long cable chains, or layering takes without signal degradation.
Studio Integration & Setup
The pickup's solderless installation system streamlines instrument prep during session work, eliminating soldering complications and downtime. The matte black finish maintains a professional appearance, and the compact eight-string humbucker footprint fits standard 8-string cavities without modification, allowing quick swaps between tracking sessions.
Key Features
- Eight-string active humbucker for extended-range guitars
- Alnico V magnets with steel pole pieces for tonal character
- 10K DC resistance
- Active electronics with battery-powered operation
- Bridge position configuration
- Solderless wiring system for quick installation
- Black chrome finish
- Made in the USA
The EMG 57-8H combines professional-grade active electronics, proven tonal voicing, and practical installation features into a single pickup solution for recording and producing eight-string instruments with consistency and clarity.
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| Condition | New |
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At a Glance
The EMG 57-8H is a high-output active humbucker engineered for eight-string guitars, offering aggressive tone with a tight low end and articulate highs that cut through dense mixes in recording and post-production. The active design ensures a low noise floor and consistent signal regardless of cable length or gain stacking, making it reliable for studio tracking and DI recording of extended-range material. Alnico V magnets and steel pole pieces deliver professional-grade tonal character optimized for modern metal, djent, and progressive recording.
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Metal, Djent, Progressive, Drop Tunings, Extended Range |
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| Tonal character | High-output, aggressive, tight low end, articulate highs, noise rejection |
| Less specialized for | Jazz, Blues, Country (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this pickup bridge or neck position, and will it fit my eight-string guitar?
This is a bridge-position pickup engineered for standard eight-string guitar cavities without any modifications required. The compact humbucker footprint integrates into modern extended-range guitar designs.
Do I need to solder this pickup, or is installation straightforward?
The EMG 57-8H features a solderless wiring system, eliminating the need for a soldering iron and making installation quick and accessible for most players.
How does this compare to other eight-string bridge pickups like the Seymour Duncan Nazgûl-8 or Fishman Fluence Modern?
The 57-8H delivers EMG's signature active-electronics noise rejection and consistent signal strength, with Alnico V magnets and steel pole pieces voiced specifically for bridge-position aggression and clarity in high-gain contexts. Active design also ensures immunity to cable capacitance across long runs, a key advantage for touring and complex amp setups.
Is this an active or passive pickup, and does it require a battery?
This is an active pickup powered by battery operation, providing a low noise floor and consistent output strength across all gain levels and cable lengths.
What styles and tunings is this pickup designed for?
The 57-8H is engineered for metal, djent, progressive, and drop-tuning styles where tight low-end response and articulate highs across extended-range instruments are essential. It is not optimized for jazz, blues, or country playing.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
Sales tax is collected only on orders shipped to California; orders shipped to any other US state are not charged sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. Marketplaces collect sales tax as the facilitator in most states, so the same listed price can cost more there. Buyers remain responsible for any use tax their state applies. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included.
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