EMG 58X Long Shaft Active Humbucker Pickup in White
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- Brand new in original box
- Full EMG manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- EMG6741
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EMG 58X Long Shaft Active Humbucker Pickup in White
The EMG 58X is a modern active humbucker engineered to deliver articulate, controlled aggression with minimal noise floor—essential for clean recording chains and dense mixes. Its compact form factor and solderless installation system streamline instrument prep, while the X-series preamp provides the headroom and dynamic range needed to capture detail in high-gain tracking sessions and maintain definition through layered production.
Active Electronics & Tone Shaping
Built around an Alnico magnet paired with two steel bars, the 58X captures articulation and punch without coloration, translating faithfully through your preamp chain to your DAW. The active tone control (VLPF) lets you shape your recorded tone in real time, rolling off high frequencies on demand to dial in anything from surgical clarity for lead lines to warm, compressed sustain for rhythm work—all without re-recording or swapping pickups mid-session.
Installation & System Design
The solderless installation system eliminates solder joints—a known reliability concern in studio setups requiring quick instrument changes or modifications—and simplifies maintenance between sessions. Low-impedance output means cable runs from your instrument to pedalboard or audio interface introduce zero signal degradation, preserving transient response and clarity on tape. Minimal power draw extends battery life across full tracking days.
Key Features
- Alnico magnet with dual steel bar cores
- EMG X-series preamp with increased dynamic range and headroom
- Active Tone Control (VLPF) for high-frequency roll-off
- Solderless installation system
- Low-impedance output permits extended cable distances without signal loss
- Includes 25K volume potentiometer and active tone pot
- Battery bus, stereo output jack, and two pickup in/out bus included
- Mounting screws, springs, pickup cable, connect cables, output cable, and battery cable supplied
- Low power consumption optimizes battery longevity
The 58X combines refined preamp topology with solderless wiring and genuine tonal flexibility—engineered to deliver consistent, noise-free recordings and sit clearly in dense arrangements from first take forward.
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At a Glance
The EMG 58X is an active humbucker engineered for controlled, articulate tracking in high-gain studio sessions, capturing detail without sacrificing punch across metal, hard rock, and progressive recordings. Its low-impedance output handles long cable runs from your recording setup without degradation, while the active VLPF tone control lets you shape high-frequency content on the fly—dial in surgical clarity for definition or warm compression for glue without re-recording. Pick it for the refined preamp headroom, minimal noise floor, and tonal flexibility that keeps you productive through layered sessions.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ High-Gain Applications
Not the best pick for
- – Blues
- – Jazz
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included in the box?
The 58X ships with the pickup, 25K volume potentiometer, active tone pot, battery bus, stereo output jack, mounting screws, springs, pickup cable, connect cables, output cable, and battery cable. Everything you need for installation is supplied.
Do I need soldering experience to install this?
No. The EMG solderless installation system eliminates solder joints entirely, making it accessible for mid-career upgrades and future maintenance or relocation without technical hurdles.
How long does the battery last?
The 58X has low power consumption that optimizes battery longevity, and the solderless system simplifies battery replacement when needed.
Can I run long cable distances from my pedalboard or interface without signal loss?
Yes. The low-impedance output is specifically designed to permit extended cable distances without signal degradation, so your rig stays clean regardless of how far your cables run.
Is the active tone control useful, or just a gimmick?
The active VLPF (Variable Low-Pass Filter) tone control rolls off high frequencies on demand, letting you dial anything from surgical clarity to warm, compressed sustain—no pickup swap required. It's a real tonal tool for refining your sound across songs or takes.
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. 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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