EMG F-57TW/66TW Active Humbucker Pickup Set in Black
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- Brand new in original box
- Full EMG manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- EMG6733
Description
EMG F-57TW/66TW Active Humbucker Pickup Set in Black
The EMG F-57TW/66TW set captures articulate, high-output character essential for modern recording and mixing workflows. The proprietary three-coil design toggles between single and dual coil voicings on each pickup, delivering tonal flexibility that tracks cleanly across aggressive and clean takes without retracking. Built for producers tracking everything from high-gain rhythm to transparent lead work, with responsive attack and clarity that cuts through dense mixes.
Active Design & Tone Shaping
Each pickup operates on a single 9V battery with exceptional efficiency—approximately 1500 hours of runtime before replacement, minimizing session interruptions. The 57TW bridge pickup pairs an Alnico/Ceramic magnet with a resonant frequency of 3.47 kHz in single-coil mode and 1.77 kHz in dual-coil mode, yielding output voltages of 2.00V and 3.00V respectively on a single string strike. The 66TW neck pickup uses an Alnico/Steel magnet and matches the same frequency and impedance characteristics, ensuring balanced tracking response across the neck while maintaining the tonal separation the EMG active platform delivers for layered arrangements.
Installation & Wiring
This set ships with a complete solderless wiring harness, eliminating traditional soldering work and reducing setup time for faster instrument integration into your session workflow. Each pickup includes an integrated push-pull potentiometer, plus two standard tone controls provide drop-in compatibility with most 6-string guitar cavities for straightforward installation.
Key Features
- Type: Active Humbucker, F-Spaced
- Magnet Material: Alnico/Ceramic (57TW bridge), Alnico/Steel (66TW neck)
- DC Resistance: 10K Ω
- 5 wire plus ground and battery connectors
- Solderless wiring harness included
- Proprietary three-coil design with selectable single and dual coil modes
- 57TW Output: 2.00V single / 3.00V dual (string strike), 3.00V single / 4.50V dual (strum)
- Battery Life: 1500 hours @ 9V, maximum supply 27V DC
- Current Draw: 160 µA @ 9V
- 1.1" thickness, covered design in black
- Includes push-pull potentiometer per pickup and two standard tone controls
- Designed for 6-string guitars
This pairing brings switchable voicing and punchy active tone to any 6-string recording setup, tracking reliably across multiple session styles and sitting naturally in competitive mixes.
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| Condition | New |
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At a Glance
The EMG F-57TW/66TW set delivers high-output, articulate active humbucker performance with switchable single and dual-coil modes, letting you shape tone within a single recording session without re-recording or stacking takes. These pickups excel in heavy and progressive productions where you need clarity, dynamic separation, and punchy attack to cut through a mix, and their balanced neck-to-bridge response keeps layered guitar parts tight and defined. The solderless wiring and push-pull controls streamline studio installation, and the efficient 9V battery design means no noise or hum during tracking.
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Metal, Hard Rock, Progressive, Drop Tunings, Studio Sessions |
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| Tonal character | High output, articulate cleans, tight attack, dynamic response, versatile voicing |
| Less specialized for | Jazz, Blues, Folk (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between the 57TW bridge and 66TW neck pickup?
The 57TW bridge uses an Alnico/Ceramic magnet with output of 2.00V single-coil or 3.00V dual-coil, optimized for bright, articulate top-end response. The 66TW neck uses an Alnico/Steel magnet and matches the same frequency and impedance characteristics, ensuring balanced tonal separation across the neck while maintaining the same switching versatility.
How long does the 9V battery last?
You can expect approximately 1500 hours of playing time per 9V battery before replacement. The active circuit draws only 160 µA at 9V, making the battery life efficient enough for regular gigging and studio work.
Do I need to solder this pickup set?
No. The set ships with a complete solderless wiring harness and includes integrated push-pull potentiometers plus two standard tone controls, allowing drop-in installation into most 6-string guitar cavities without soldering.
What genres and playing styles are these pickups best suited for?
These pickups are designed for metal, hard rock, progressive, and drop-tuned styles where you need high output, tight attack, and articulate cleans. They are not recommended for jazz, blues, or folk playing.
Can I switch between single and dual-coil voicings on both pickups?
Yes. The proprietary three-coil design on both the 57TW and 66TW allows you to toggle between single and dual-coil modes on each pickup independently, giving you tonal flexibility without swapping gear.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
Sales tax is collected only on orders shipped to California; orders shipped to any other US state are not charged sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. At a typical 7% rate that is an estimated $20 less at checkout than the same listed price on a marketplace, which collects sales tax as the facilitator in most states. Buyers remain responsible for any use tax their state applies. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included.
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