EMG 58 Long Shaft Active Humbucker Pickup in Gold
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- Brand new in original box
- Full EMG manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- EMG4838
Description
EMG 58 Long Shaft Active Humbucker Pickup in Gold
The EMG 58 is a high-output active humbucker engineered to capture aggressive, articulate tone with virtually no noise floor—critical for tracking clean, punchy recordings in the studio. The long shaft design and quick-connect solderless system streamline installation, while the gold cover adds visual distinction to any instrument. This pickup excels in modern rock, metal, and heavy genres where clarity and sustain define the session sound.
Recording Tone & Output Character
The EMG 58 produces a high-output signal with a resonant frequency of 1.53 kHz, yielding punchy midrange and tight bass response that cuts through dense mixes and sits well alongside other instruments. Active circuitry ensures consistent gain across the frequency spectrum and eliminates inductance-related coloration, resulting in a focused, defined attack that translates reliably across multiple takes and session settings.
Electronics & Installation
This model ships with a complete active electronics kit including a 25K volume pot, 25K tone pot, battery bus, stereo output jack, two-pickup in/out bus, pickup cable, connect cables, output cable, and battery cable. The quick-connect solderless design accelerates wiring; the Alnico/Steel magnet structure maintains balanced response across neck and bridge positions for 6-string instruments, ensuring tonal consistency across all positions during production work.
Key Features
- Active Humbucker design — high-output, noiseless performance
- 1.53 kHz resonant frequency for articulate midrange punch
- Alnico/Steel magnet construction
- Gold cover finish
- Quick-connect solderless cable system
- Long shaft configuration
- Suitable for bridge and neck positions
- 6-string compatible
- Includes 25K volume and tone potentiometers
- Battery bus and stereo output jack included
- Mounting screws and springs supplied
- Complete wiring harness and cables provided
The EMG 58 delivers studio-grade noise rejection and tonal consistency, making it an essential choice for engineers and producers who demand professional-level performance from their recording instruments.
More Information
| Condition | New |
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At a Glance
The EMG 58 is a high-output active humbucker with a punchy 1.53 kHz midrange and tight bass response that sits perfectly in heavy, modern mixes without muddiness or hum. The complete active electronics kit—including pots, battery bus, and all cabling—ships ready to wire, letting you get straight to capturing aggressive, focused tone with zero noise floor coloration. Pick it for sessions where clarity, sustain, and tonal consistency across multiple takes matter most.
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Metal, Hard Rock, Modern Rock, Drop Tunings |
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| Tonal character | High-output, articulate midrange, tight low end, noiseless, focused attack |
| Less specialized for | Jazz, Blues, Folk (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included in the EMG 58 kit?
The pickup ships with a complete active electronics package: 25K volume and tone potentiometers, battery bus, stereo output jack, two-pickup in/out bus, pickup cable, connect cables, output cable, battery cable, mounting screws, and springs. You'll have everything needed to wire and install.
Is this pickup suitable for both bridge and neck positions?
Yes, the EMG 58 is designed to work in both bridge and neck positions on 6-string instruments. The Alnico/Steel magnet structure maintains balanced response across both placements.
How does the EMG 58 compare to the EMG 81/85?
The EMG 58 is tuned specifically for modern rock and metal with a punchy midrange and tight low end, while the 81/85 series offers different sonic characteristics. The 58's 1.53 kHz resonant frequency delivers more articulate midrange punch and faster attack, making it especially effective in drop tunings and high-gain settings.
Why choose an active pickup over passive?
Active pickups like the EMG 58 deliver a consistent high-output signal with virtually no noise floor, studio-grade clarity, and no inductance-related coloration. This means cleaner recording, more consistent gain, and professional-level performance regardless of cable length or amp type.
What genres is the EMG 58 best suited for?
The EMG 58 excels in metal, hard rock, modern rock, and other heavy genres where fast playing, drop tunings, and tonal clarity are priorities. Its focused attack and tight low end make it less suited for jazz, blues, and folk applications.
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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