EMG 60-7XH 7-String Active Humbucker Pickup in 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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- SKU
- EMG4356
Description
EMG 60-7XH 7-String Active Humbucker Pickup in Black Chrome
The EMG 60-7XH is a purpose-built active humbucker designed for extended-range 7-string instruments, delivering tight, articulate response across a wider frequency range than traditional six-string pickups. Its compact close-aperture coil design provides focused string definition and controlled harmonic content, making it essential for tracking modern metal, progressive, and high-gain material where clarity and separation ensure each string cuts through the mix during overdubs and mixing.
Tone & Electronics
This active humbucker uses ceramic magnets and a close-aperture coil configuration similar to mini-humbucker designs, producing a punchy, defined character with reduced low-end bloom compared to full-size humbuckers. The active circuitry delivers consistent output and low impedance, ensuring stable signal transmission and minimal noise even in heavily shielded studio environments or with long cable runs from instrument to interface, critical for maintaining clean recordings without unwanted hum or interference.
Design & Build
The black chrome finish provides a sleek, modern aesthetic while resisting fingerprints and oxidation. Engineered in the United States and built to passive mount specifications, this pickup integrates seamlessly into standard 7-string guitar cavities without requiring modifications to existing wiring or routing, allowing quick swaps during session work.
Key Features
- Active Humbucker design optimized for 7-string instruments
- Ceramic magnet construction for defined, articulate response
- Close aperture coils for focused string separation and clarity
- Black chrome finish resists oxidation and fingerprints
- Passive Mount configuration for standard installation
- Made in the United States
- MPN: 577200
- UPC: 654330107061
- Compatible with extended-range 7-string configurations
The 60-7XH combines EMG's proven active electronics with 7-string-specific voice tuning, capturing modern tone with reliable consistency across multiple takes and sessions.
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At a Glance
The EMG 60-7XH is an active 7-string humbucker engineered to capture articulate, controlled lows and defined harmonic content without excess bloom, making it a studio workhorse for modern metal and progressive recording. Its low impedance and consistent active output track cleanly through long cable runs and heavily treated control rooms, and the compact coil design ensures each string reads with clarity in the mix. Drop it into any standard 7-string cavity with no modifications.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Extended Range
- ✓ Drop Tunings
Not the best pick for
- – Blues
- – Jazz
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level do I need to install this pickup?
The 60-7XH uses passive-mount specifications and installs directly into standard 7-string guitar cavities without routing or wiring modifications, making it accessible to intermediate players comfortable with basic pickup swaps. Professional or advanced players will find installation straightforward.
Is this pickup right for blues or jazz?
No. The 60-7XH is designed specifically for metal, progressive, and extended-range applications where articulate definition and tight lows matter. Its reduced low-end bloom and punchy character are optimized for high-gain and clarity-focused genres, not the softer, warmer tones favored in blues and jazz.
How does the active circuitry benefit my rig?
Active electronics deliver consistent output and low impedance, ensuring stable signal transmission and minimal noise even with heavily shielded environments, long cable runs, or stacked gain stages. You get reliable, clean tracking for modern high-gain applications.
What makes the close-aperture coil design important for 7-string?
The compact coil configuration focuses string definition and separation across the wider frequency range of extended-range instruments, preventing the low-end bloom that can muddy individual strings in drop tunings. The result is a punchy, defined character where each note cuts through.
Can I compare this to other 7-string active pickups?
Comparable models include the Seymour Duncan Pegasus 7-String, Fishman Fluence Modern 7-String, and DiMarzio D-Activator 7. The 60-7XH emphasizes tight lows and articulate response, making it a strong choice if you prioritize clarity and minimal noise in high-gain settings.
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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