EMG 57TW Active Humbucker Pickup in Brushed Chrome

The 57TW delivers 4.5 V on strummed chords and 3 V on single strings, with a noise floor of –100 dB—low enough to stay clean even in high-gain or studio recording contexts. The active electronics provide consistent gain and clarity without hum or interference.

Yes. The 57TW is 1.1 inches thick and designed to fit any standard humbucker cavity without modification. The 5-conductor solderless wiring system also eliminates the need for a soldering iron during installation.

Yes. The alnico and steel magnet combination produces articulate, punchy midrange with controlled low end and clarity without harshness, making it equally effective for aggressive playing and clean applications. The 2.11 kHz resonant peak helps it cut through dense mixes in any style.

Yes. The 5-conductor solderless design accommodates coil-tapping and other wiring configurations without requiring soldering, making experimentation and customization straightforward.

The 57TW is an active design, so it requires a battery (usually 9V) to operate and delivers higher, more consistent output with lower noise than passive pickups. It's engineered for modern rigs where reliability, clarity, and cut-through are priorities; passive-only setups will need a compatible preamp or won't power this pickup.

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