EMG 81-7H Long Shaft 7-String Active Humbucker Pickup in Gold
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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
- EMG4632
Description
EMG 81-7H Long Shaft 7-String Active Humbucker Pickup in Gold
The EMG 81-7H captures the aggressive, articulate attack essential for modern metal and high-gain recording on extended-range instruments. Built for 7-string guitars with a long shaft potentiometer, this active humbucker cuts through dense mix layers with clarity and punch, delivering the signature EMG response that studios and home producers have relied on for decades.
Tone & Electronics
Ceramic magnets paired with close aperture coils produce a focused, high-output character with 3.00V RMS and 4.50V peak output, ensuring strong signal integrity into any amplifier or interface. The 1630 Hz resonant frequency emphasizes midrange presence and sustain, while a noise floor of -100 dBV maintains clarity during tracking and mixing, even at extreme gain settings.
Power & Integration
This active system draws minimal current at 80 µA @ 9V, delivering approximately 3000 hours of battery life per charge—ideal for extended recording sessions without interruption. The included solderless wiring harness features 25k volume and tone potentiometers, stereo output jack, battery bus, mounting hardware, and cables, enabling quick installation and faster session setup without soldering.
Key Features
- Active humbucker type for extended dynamic range and signal control
- Ceramic magnet construction with close aperture coils
- 3.00V RMS output, 4.50V peak
- Output noise: -100 dBV
- Output impedance: 10 kΩ
- Current draw: 80 µA @ 9V with 3000-hour battery life
- Resonant frequency: 1630 Hz
- 7-string configuration with long shaft potentiometer
- Solderless wiring system with 25k volume and tone pots included
- Stereo output jack, battery bus, and mounting hardware included
- Made in United States
This pickup combines EMG's proven active electronics with the extended-range versatility modern sessions demand, backed by decades of professional studio and recording heritage.
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At a Glance
The EMG 81-7H is a high-output active humbucker engineered to cut through dense mixes with clarity and controlled aggression, ideal for tracking metal, djent, and progressive material where articulate attack and midrange definition matter. Its -100 dBV noise floor ensures clean signal capture even when layering heavy guitars or pushing your preamp hard, while the included solderless harness and long-shaft potentiometer make integration into session rigs straightforward. At 3.00V RMS output with a 1630 Hz resonant peak, it delivers the punch and sustain that sits well in modern production.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Drop Tunings
- ✓ Extended Range
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the long shaft potentiometer mean, and will it fit my 7-string?
The long shaft is designed specifically for 7-string guitars and ensures proper fit and operation with the included 25k volume and tone potentiometers. This is the standard configuration for extended-range instruments; confirm your guitar's potentiometer cavity is compatible with EMG specifications before ordering.
How long does the battery last, and what's involved in changing it?
The 9V battery provides approximately 3000 hours of playing time. The solderless wiring harness includes a battery bus for quick access and swap without any soldering required.
Is this pickup suitable for genres outside metal and djent?
The 81-7H is optimized for high-gain, modern applications like metal, djent, and progressive music where its focused midrange and tight punch excel. It is not designed for jazz, blues, or folk styles, which typically benefit from warmer, more open-voiced pickups.
What comes in the box, and do I need to solder anything?
The kit includes the pickup, a solderless wiring harness with 25k volume and tone potentiometers, stereo output jack, battery bus, mounting hardware, and cables. No soldering is required—the system is designed for straightforward plug-and-play installation.
How does the 81-7H compare to passive pickups in terms of noise and output?
As an active humbucker, the 81-7H delivers a -100 dBV noise floor and consistent 3.00V RMS output, maintaining clarity and signal integrity at extreme gain settings where passive pickups often introduce hum or signal loss. This active electronics approach is the EMG standard for professional touring and recording 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.
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