EMG 60A 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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- EMG4926
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EMG 60A Active Humbucker Pickup in Black Chrome
The EMG 60A is a high-output active humbucker built around alnico magnets and narrow coils that deliver articulate, balanced response across the frequency spectrum. This pickup excels in both neck and bridge positions, offering the clarity and sustain your recordings demand without sacrificing the fundamental character of a classic humbucker design.
Tone & Recording Response
The alnico magnet construction yields a warmer, more musical response compared to ceramic alternatives, with enhanced midrange definition and natural compression. High output level ensures strong signal transfer to your preamp and interface while maintaining clarity through driven tones and heavy processing, making this pickup equally effective for classic rock, modern metal, and fusion tracking sessions.
Studio Integration & Power
The solderless installation system includes all necessary components—potentiometer, battery bus, stereo output jack, and pickup-in/out bus—streamlining setup and minimizing impedance issues during recording. A single 9V battery powers the active circuit with exceptional efficiency, drawing only 80 microamps and delivering approximately 3,000 hours of playing time per charge, ensuring uninterrupted session work.
Key Features
- Active humbucker with alnico magnets
- Narrow coil design for articulate response
- High output level
- Solderless installation system
- Fits neck and bridge positions
- Includes 25 kOhm volume and tone potentiometer
- Battery bus and stereo output jack included
- Pickup-in/out bus for routing flexibility
- Maximum 27V DC power supply specification
- 80 microamps current draw at 9V
- Approximately 3,000-hour battery life
- Black chrome finish
The EMG 60A combines active electronics with alnico musicality, capturing controlled, articulate recordings while maintaining the transparency needed for mixing and post-production work. An ideal choice for producers tracking multiple tones across a session without signal degradation or installation complexity.
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At a Glance
The EMG 60A is a warm, articulate active humbucker built on alnico magnets that sits beautifully in dense mixes without losing definition—perfect for recording metal, hard rock, fusion, and progressive styles. Its high output and natural compression maintain clarity and sustain through distortion, layered tones, and production effects, while solderless installation and long battery life (3,000 hours per 9V cell) keep studio sessions moving without downtime.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Fusion
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Studio Sessions
Not the best pick for
- – Traditional Jazz
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What does active mean, and what's included in the box?
Active means the pickup has its own powered circuit (powered by a single 9V battery, included with the electronics). The box includes the pickup, potentiometer, battery bus, stereo output jack, pickup-in/out bus, and all necessary solderless components—no soldering required.
How long does the 9V battery last?
The 9V battery draws only 80 microamps and delivers approximately 3,000 hours of playing time per charge, so a single battery lasts roughly 4 months of regular gigging or studio use.
Can I use this in both neck and bridge positions?
Yes, the EMG 60A is designed to fit both neck and bridge positions and delivers balanced, articulate response in either slot without tonal compromise.
How does it compare to the EMG 81 or 85?
The 60A uses alnico magnets instead of ceramic, yielding a warmer, more musical tone with enhanced midrange definition. It maintains the high output and clarity of EMG's active designs but with a more classic humbucker character—better suited to fusion, classic rock, and genres where tone texture matters alongside power.
Is solderless installation really easier?
Yes—the solderless system (potentiometer, battery bus, and output jack included) eliminates complex wiring, making installation straightforward for intermediate players and faster for professionals.
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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