What is the string spacing tolerance of the 707TW?

The 707TW supports a maximum string spacing of 63.5 mm (2.5") with precise pole-piece alignment across all seven strings, ensuring no magnetic dead zones even on modern wide extended-range guitars.

How long does the battery last between charges?

The 9V battery delivers 3000+ hours of playing time per charge, eliminating the need for frequent battery swaps during touring or heavy session work.

Do I need soldering skills to install this pickup?

No—the 707TW includes a solderless installation system with all wiring, pots, battery connector, and switching components pre-assembled, so installation requires only basic hand tools.

Can I switch between humbucker and single-coil modes?

Yes, the dual-mode switching architecture uses a push/pull pot to toggle between thick humbucker punch (1.8 kHz resonance) and articulate single-coil definition (3.76 kHz resonance) from the same pickup.

What genres and tuning styles is the 707TW best suited for?

The 707TW is engineered for metal, progressive rock, and extended-range tunings, including heavy drop tunings, where high output and extended-range clarity are priorities. It is not optimized for jazz, blues, or folk applications.

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.

EMG 707TW Long Shaft 7-String Active Soapbar Pickup in Black

The EMG 707TW is a versatile active humbucker engineered for 7-string instruments where extended string spacing and tonal flexibility are essential for tracking and mixing. Its long soapbar housing accommodates the wider pickup bed of modern extended-range guitars, while the dual-mode switching architecture delivers both thick humbucker punch and articulate single-coil definition from a single unit—capturing two distinct sonic characters without requiring a second pickup or re-recording.

Design & Specifications

Built to exacting tolerances, the 707TW features a 3.5" long soapbar housing with Alnico V magnets and a DC resistance of 10 kΩ, yielding a resonant frequency of 1.8 kHz in humbucker mode and 3.76 kHz in single-coil mode. The maximum string spacing of 63.5 mm (2.5") ensures clean pole piece alignment across all seven strings without magnetic dead zones, guaranteeing consistent note definition and sustain across the entire fretboard during recording sessions.

Electronics & Installation

This active design runs on a 9V battery with an exceptional 3000+ hours of playing time per charge, eliminating power anxiety during extended studio tracking. Installation is streamlined via the solderless system with included 25k push/pull pot, 25k tone pot, stereo output jack, battery connector, and wires—no soldering iron required, making spec changes or instrument swaps quick and painless in the studio.

Key Features

Active humbucker pickup for 7-string guitars
3.5" long soapbar housing in black
Alnico V magnet construction
DC resistance: 10 kΩ
Humbucker mode resonant frequency: 1.8 kHz
Single-coil mode resonant frequency: 3.76 kHz
Maximum string spacing: 63.5 mm (2.5")
Dual-mode switching via push/pull pot (humbucker + single-coil)
Powered by 9V battery with 3000+ hours playing time
Solderless installation system with all components included
Made in USA with 2-year warranty

The 707TW combines American build quality with genuine tonal range, delivering the consistency and sonic flexibility needed to capture professional recordings and sit confidently in the mix across multiple production contexts.