EMG F-57TW Long Shaft Active Humbucker Pickup in Brushed Chrome
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- Brand new in original box
- Full EMG manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- EMG7241
Description
EMG F-57TW Long Shaft Active Humbucker Pickup in Brushed Chrome
The EMG F-57TW captures articulate midrange and controlled output that sits naturally in any mix without sacrificing definition—essential for recording sessions where clarity and separation matter. This long shaft variant accommodates deeper pot installations, while the brushed chrome finish suits both contemporary and vintage tracking aesthetics. Active electronics deliver consistent performance across volume automation and extended cable runs to your interface or console—critical for studio work where signal integrity directly impacts your final recording.
Active Electronics & Tracking Performance
Running on a single 9-volt battery, this pickup draws only 160 microamps and delivers 1500 hours of battery life between changes, minimizing mid-session distractions. The active circuit maintains a stable 10 Kohm output impedance across both single-coil and dual-coil modes, ensuring a clean, impedance-matched signal to your preamp or audio interface without the noise or signal loss that passive designs often introduce during recording. Maximum supply voltage tolerance reaches 27 volts DC, giving you headroom for studio power solutions.
Tone & Mode Flexibility for Studio Tracking
The dual-mode design splits personality: single-coil mode produces 2.00V (string pluck) and 3.00V (strum) output with a 3.47 KHz resonant peak for bright articulation ideal for cut-through parts, while dual-coil mode hits 3.00V and 4.50V respectively with a 1.77 KHz resonant peak for woody, traditional humbucker character suited to rhythm and lead layers. The dual-coil mode also delivers a -107 dB output noise floor at 60 Hz—effectively silent operation even under high-gain recording conditions, protecting your takes from unwanted noise. This flexibility lets you capture anything from warm vintage tones to modern clarity across multiple passes without changing hardware.
Key Features
- Active battery-powered electronics with 160 microamp current draw
- 1500 hour battery life per 9V cell
- Dual-coil and single-coil switchable modes
- 10 Kohm output impedance in both modes
- Alnico/Steel magnet structure
- 5-wire plus ground and battery connectivity (solderless installation)
- Long shaft design for deep pot mounting
- Floyd Rose spacing configuration
- Brushed chrome finish with copper logo
- 3/48 mounting hole specification
- Maximum 27 volts DC supply tolerance
- -107 dB noise floor at 60 Hz in dual-coil mode
The F-57TW bridges vintage tone and modern performance, delivering the versatility and noise immunity that active systems are known for—making it a reliable choice for recording sessions that demand both character and transparency.
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| Condition | New |
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At a Glance
This active humbucker tracks cleanly in both single-coil and dual-coil modes, letting you capture bright articulation or woody warmth in the same session without rerecording. The -107 dB noise floor keeps high-gain tracking silent, while consistent 10 Kohm output impedance feeds your interface or console with transparent signal that sits naturally in a mix. Low battery draw (1500 hours per 9V cell) means long studio days without power anxiety.
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Studio Sessions, Hard Rock, Metal, Progressive |
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| Tonal character | Articulate midrange, controlled output, woody character in dual-coil mode, bright articulation in single-coil mode, high signal-to-noise ratio |
| Less specialized for | Folk, Country (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 single-coil and dual-coil mode on this pickup?
Single-coil mode produces a 3.47 KHz resonant peak for bright articulation and modern clarity; dual-coil mode shifts to 1.77 KHz for a woody, traditional humbucker character. Both modes share the same 10 Kohm output impedance and ultra-low noise floor, so you can dial in either tone without sacrificing signal quality.
How long does the battery last?
A single 9-volt battery provides 1500 hours of runtime, and the pickup draws only 160 microamps—meaning months of regular playing before you need to change it. The active circuit maintains stable performance across the full battery discharge window.
Will this fit my guitar with a deep pot cavity?
Yes—the long shaft design is specifically engineered for guitars with deeper pot installations. It uses Floyd Rose spacing and 3/48 mounting hole specification, so check those specs against your guitar's configuration before ordering.
How does active electronics help with cable runs and volume swells?
The active circuit maintains a consistent 10 Kohm output impedance and high signal-to-noise ratio regardless of cable length or how hard you dig in, eliminating the signal loss and noise that passive designs often pick up. This means clean, defined tracking even on long stage or studio cable runs and smooth volume control without breakup or dropout.
What comes with the pickup for installation?
The F-57TW includes 5-wire plus ground and battery connectivity with solderless installation, so no messy soldering required. You'll need a 9V battery to power it once installed.
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 $12 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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