EMG 60-8H 8-String Active Humbucker Pickup in Brushed 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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- EMG4363
Description
EMG 60-8H 8-String Active Humbucker Pickup in Brushed Black Chrome
The EMG 60-8H delivers the clarity and articulation that extended-range tracking demands, with a voiced character that cuts through dense mixes while maintaining definition across all eight strings. This active humbucker balances aggressive midrange punch with controlled treble response, translating to controlled, punchy recordings in modern metal, progressive, and djent sessions. The brushed black chrome finish provides a professional aesthetic that complements virtually any instrument aesthetic.
Tone & Recording Characteristics
Built with close aperture coils and ceramic magnets, the 60-8H produces tight, focused output with excellent note separation and reduced noise floor inherent to active circuitry. The single 9V battery powers the preamp, delivering consistent gain and headroom across your entire playing dynamics—no output sag or tone coloration as battery voltage drifts. This stability ensures predictable tracking takes and reliable overdubbing sessions.
Studio Setup & Compatibility
The pickup ships with EMG's solderless quick-connect harness, streamlining integration into your session instrument. It fits standard 8-string humbucker routs and mounts in the traditional humbucker shell format, making it a direct drop-in replacement for existing eight-string guitars designed for this configuration.
Key Features
- Configuration: Active humbucker
- String count: 8-string
- Coil type: Close aperture coils with ceramic magnets
- Pole pieces: Steel
- Housing: Traditional humbucker shell; fits standard 8-string humbucker rout
- Power: Single 9V battery
- Included harness: EMG's solderless quick-connect system
- Finish: Brushed Black Chrome
The EMG 60-8H combines the proven midrange character of the 60 voicing with extended-range compatibility and active reliability.
More Information
| Condition | New |
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At a Glance
The EMG 60-8H is an active 8-string humbucker engineered for recording modern metal, djent, and progressive music with clarity and separation across all eight strings. Its tight low-end response, controlled treble, and reduced noise floor sit well in dense mixes, and the consistent gain structure from single 9V battery power means predictable tracking and layering in the studio. Install it as a direct drop-in replacement in any standard 8-string humbucker route to add focused, articulate tone to your recording setup.
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Metal, Djent, Progressive, Extended Range |
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| Tonal character | Tight low end, aggressive midrange punch, articulate cleans, reduced noise floor, focused output |
| 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
Is this pickup a direct drop-in replacement for my 8-string guitar?
Yes, the 60-8H fits standard 8-string humbucker routs and mounts in the traditional humbucker shell format, making it a direct replacement for any 8-string guitar designed for this configuration. It ships with EMG's solderless quick-connect harness, so installation does not require soldering.
What genres and playing styles is this pickup best suited for?
The 60-8H is voiced for metal, djent, progressive, and other extended-range applications where aggressive midrange punch and articulate cleans are priorities. It is not recommended for jazz, blues, or folk styles.
How does the active circuit affect tone and reliability?
The active preamp, powered by a single 9V battery, delivers consistent gain and headroom across all playing dynamics without output sag or tone coloration as battery voltage drifts. The close aperture coils and ceramic magnets produce tight, focused output with excellent note separation and a reduced noise floor inherent to active circuitry.
What is included with this pickup?
The 60-8H ships with EMG's solderless quick-connect harness, eliminating the need for soldering during installation.
How does the 60-8H compare to other 8-string active humbuckers?
The 60-8H balances the proven midrange character of EMG's 60 voicing with extended-range compatibility, offering controlled treble and tight low-end definition. Comparable alternatives include the Seymour Duncan Blackouts 8-String, Fishman Fluence Modern 8-String, and DiMarzio Fusion Edge 8.
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. At a typical 7% rate that is an estimated $10 less at checkout than the same listed price on a marketplace, which collects sales tax as the facilitator in most states. Buyers remain responsible for any use tax their state applies. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included.
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