EMG 89 Long Shaft Active Humbucker Pickup in Black

EMG 89 Long Shaft Active Humbucker Pickup in Black

The EMG 89 captures articulate, punchy tones with the studio flexibility of switchable dual coil and single coil operation. This active humbucker combines low-impedance clarity with Alnico V magnet response, recording with equal authority in high-gain sessions and clean tracking scenarios. The separate preamp design for each mode preserves authentic tonal character across both configurations, letting you commit takes or switch character mid-session without recabling or rebalancing your input chain.

Recording Signal & Electronics

Powered by a single 9V battery with a 3000-hour lifespan, the EMG 89 operates on a low impedance platform that minimizes cable capacitance and delivers transparent, clean signal transfer to your interface or preamp. Alnico V magnets and independent preamps for dual coil and single coil modes provide sonic flexibility—thick, compressed humbucker response for power and sustain, or articulate single-coil snap for definition and note separation—without losing output or high-end clarity in the mix.

Integration & Setup

The pickup ships with solderless connections—a 25k sound potentiometer, 25k push/pull potentiometer, battery bus, stereo output jack, dual pickup in/out buses, mounting screws, springs, and cartridge cable—streamlining integration into your instrument's existing wiring. Standard mounting dimensions (69.9 x 38.1 x 22.9 mm, with 78.5 mm screw spacing) and medium output ensure drop-in compatibility with most modern guitar cavities.

Key Features

• Alnico V magnet construction
• Separate preamps for dual coil and single coil modes
• Low impedance design
• Medium output level
• 9V battery powered with 3000-hour battery life
• Solderless connection system
• Includes 25k sound potentiometer and 25k push/pull potentiometer
• Stereo output jack and dual pickup in/out buses
• Mounting screws, springs, and cartridge cable included
• Dimensions: 69.9 x 38.1 x 22.9 mm (width x height x depth)
• Fixing screw distance: 78.5 mm

The EMG 89 combines proven active electronics with genuine operational flexibility, recording professional results whether your session calls for humbucker thickness or single-coil definition.