EMG F-57TW Active Humbucker Pickup 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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- EMG6705
Description
EMG F-57TW Active Humbucker Pickup in Black
The EMG F-57TW is a versatile active humbucker engineered to capture both classic warmth and modern clarity in a single recording-ready unit. Its three-coil design delivers selectable single and dual coil voicings, providing session flexibility for thick rhythm tones or articulate lead work without requiring multiple pickups or instrument swaps.
Recording Tone & Output
Built on Alnico/Steel magnets and a 10K DC resistance, this pickup produces full-bodied output with excellent sustain and definition that translates well through mixing and mastering. The active circuitry runs on battery power, ensuring consistent response and low impedance output that cuts through dense mixes while maintaining harmonic clarity across single and dual coil selections.
Design & Build
The F-spaced humbucker configuration accommodates modern guitar bridges with wider pole piece spacing, while the covered design reduces electromagnetic interference and contributes to a warmer sonic character. Solderless connectivity and five-conductor wiring simplify installation and allow for flexible wiring configurations without removing the pickup.
Key Features
- Pickup Type: F-Spaced Humbucker
- Active circuitry with battery power
- Selectable single and dual coil sounds via three-coil design
- Alnico/Steel magnet construction
- 10K DC resistance
- Five-conductor wiring for flexible configurations
- Solderless connectivity for quick installation
- Covered design for reduced noise and warm tone
- 1.1" thickness
- 6-string configuration
- Made in the USA
The EMG F-57TW combines decades of active pickup engineering with modern session flexibility, delivering professional-grade tone and reliability in a single unit.
More Information
| Condition | New |
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At a Glance
The EMG F-57TW is a versatile active humbucker with selectable single and dual coil modes, letting you dial in everything from warm, thick rhythms to articulate, cutting leads in one pickup. Its low-impedance active circuit ensures consistent, high-clarity output that sits well in dense mixes, while the three-coil design and Alnico/Steel magnet construction deliver the full-bodied sustain and harmonic definition you need for professional recordings. Perfect for metal, hard rock, and progressive sessions where flexibility and reliability matter.
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Metal, Hard Rock, Progressive, Studio Sessions, Gigging |
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| Tonal character | Full-bodied output, excellent sustain, articulate leads, warm character, high clarity |
| Less specialized for | Traditional Jazz, 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 F-57TW and other EMG active pickups like the 81/85?
The F-57TW is designed with a three-coil architecture that lets you select between single and dual coil voicings from one pickup, whereas the 81/85 are traditional fixed designs. The F-57TW also uses Alnico/Steel magnets and a 10K DC resistance, producing warmer tone with more harmonic clarity while maintaining the active circuit reliability EMG is known for.
Does this pickup work with modern wide-spacing bridge types?
Yes. The F-spaced humbucker configuration is designed specifically to accommodate modern guitar bridges with wider pole piece spacing, so it will fit standard modern setups without modification.
How easy is it to install?
Very easy. The pickup features solderless connectivity and five-conductor wiring, so you can install it and reconfigure the wiring without soldering. Just make sure you have a fresh battery to power the active circuit.
What genres and playing styles is this pickup best suited for?
The F-57TW excels in metal, hard rock, and progressive music—both for live gigging and studio sessions. Its combination of thick rhythm tones and articulate leads makes it less suited for traditional jazz or folk applications.
What's included with the pickup?
The pickup comes complete with its active circuitry, five-conductor wiring, and solderless connectors. You will need to provide a battery to power the active circuit and handle any wiring integration specific to your guitar.
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 $10 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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