EMG 60X 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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- SKU
- EMG3964
Description
EMG 60X Active Humbucker Pickup in Brushed Black Chrome
The EMG 60X is a modern active humbucker engineered to deliver clarity, articulation, and noise rejection essential for studio recording and high-gain mixing. Its compact profile and solderless installation system streamline retrofit work, while the newly designed preamp provides the responsiveness and signal integrity demanded by professional tracking and production sessions.
Design & Build Quality
The pickup features a brushed DLC (diamond-like carbon) finish that resists wear and maintains visual consistency across recording sessions. Construction includes ceramic magnets and close aperture coils paired with a newly designed preamp, all manufactured in the United States to EMG's exacting standards for reliable on-tape performance and consistent tone capture.
Installation & Integration
The complete solderless install system eliminates soldering, reducing downtime when upgrading or swapping pickups between session guitars. The package includes split shaft volume and active tone control potentiometers, output jack, battery clip set, mounting screws, and springs—everything required for a clean, professional installation that integrates seamlessly into your recording chain.
Key Features
- Active pickup type with newly designed preamp
- Humbucker configuration (H)
- Ceramic magnets and close aperture coils
- Brushed DLC finish for durability and aesthetic appeal
- Solderless install system—no soldering required
- Split shaft volume and active tone control potentiometer set
- Short shaft potentiometers for compact control layout
- Includes output jack, battery clip set, mounting screws, and springs
- Made in the United States
The EMG 60X combines contemporary active electronics with straightforward installation design, making it an effective choice for producers and engineers upgrading their recording arsenal without requiring extensive modification work.
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At a Glance
The EMG 60X is an active humbucker engineered to deliver articulate high-gain clarity and a reduced noise floor in recording and mixing sessions. Its newly designed preamp offers responsive tracking and definition that translates well to multi-tracked arrangements, and the solderless install system lets you swap it into your recording guitar quickly without soldering downtime. Pick it for studio work where tight definition and contemporary aggression serve metal, hard rock, and modern production.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ High-Gain Rock
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Home Recording
Not the best pick for
- – Traditional Jazz
- – Acoustic Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the EMG 60X different from passive humbuckers?
The EMG 60X is an active pickup with a newly designed preamp that delivers a lower noise floor, tighter articulation, and more responsive dynamics than passive designs. Its ceramic magnets and close aperture coils are tuned specifically for high-gain clarity and modern aggression in rock and metal contexts.
Do I need to solder this pickup into my guitar?
No. The EMG 60X includes a complete solderless installation system with split shaft potentiometers, output jack, battery clip set, and mounting hardware—everything needed for a clean install without soldering.
What genres and playing styles is this pickup best suited for?
The EMG 60X excels in high-gain rock, metal, and studio sessions where articulate tone and reduced noise are priorities. It is not designed for traditional jazz or acoustic folk applications.
What is included in the package?
The complete package includes the EMG 60X pickup, split shaft volume and active tone control potentiometers, output jack, battery clip set, mounting screws, springs, and full installation hardware.
What is the brushed DLC finish, and how durable is it?
The brushed diamond-like carbon (DLC) finish is a hard coating that resists abrasive wear and maintains its appearance through extended use. It provides both aesthetic appeal and long-term durability.
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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