EMG F-Marty Friedman Passive Humbucker Pickup Set in 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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- SKU
- EMG6854
Description
EMG F-Marty Friedman Passive Humbucker Pickup Set in Chrome
The EMG F-Marty Friedman set captures the articulate, high-definition response essential for tracking and mixing aggressive guitar tones—balancing cut with clarity across the full frequency spectrum. Built with Alnico 5 magnets and passive design, these pickups deliver medium-high output without the noise floor inherent to active systems, preserving natural dynamics and offering responsive gain staging that translates well through your signal chain.
Tone & Recording Performance
Alnico 5 magnets paired with passive circuitry yield articulate highs and defined lows that capture pick attack and finger nuance while maintaining presence and punch in the mix. The four-conductor wiring enables flexible voicing options for session work, and the brushed black chrome cover provides both shielding and a distinctive visual character.
Installation & Studio Setup
These pickups fit standard humbucker routing with no modification required, and the included solderless wiring system speeds up installation and swaps between sessions. The complete wiring harness—featuring two 500k volume and tone potentiometers, stereo output jack, pickup bus, mounting hardware, and cables—means you have everything needed for a straightforward drop-in replacement.
Key Features
- Passive humbucker configuration (bridge and neck pair)
- Alnico 5 magnet construction
- Medium-high output level
- Four-conductor wiring for flexible voicing
- Brushed black chrome cover finish
- Solderless connection system
- Standard humbucker mounting compatibility
- Includes 2x 500k volume potentiometers
- Includes 2x 500k tone potentiometers
- Stereo output jack and pickup bus included
- Mounting screws, springs, and pickup/connect cables included
The EMG F-Marty Friedman set combines passive integrity with modern convenience, delivering the articulate response and low noise floor that tracks cleanly and sits decisively in the mix.
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At a Glance
These passive humbuckers excel at capturing articulate, high-definition response with defined lows and medium-high output—ideal for tracking heavy music, progressive sessions, and studio work where picking dynamics and frequency separation matter. The Alnico 5 design and low noise floor let you record hot without muddiness, and the four-conductor wiring gives you flexible voicing options for blending bridge and neck tones during mixing and overdubs. Complete wiring and electronics eliminate setup hassle, so you can focus on dialing your tone and laying down takes.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Gigging
Not the best pick for
- – Blues
- – Jazz
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these pickups active or passive, and what's the difference in sound?
These are passive humbuckers with Alnico 5 magnets, which means they respond dynamically to your playing without requiring a battery or preamp. Passive design delivers a lower noise floor than active systems while preserving natural picking nuance and responsive dynamics.
What output level should I expect, and how do they compare to other metal pickups?
The EMG F-Marty Friedman delivers medium-high output with articulate highs and defined lows, sitting between vintage and high-gain tones. They're designed to balance clarity with aggression, making them suitable for metal and hard rock without sacrificing tone definition the way some ultra-high-output pickups do.
Will these fit my guitar, and what installation skills do I need?
These pickups fit any standard humbucker routing with no modification required. The included solderless wiring system and complete harness (volume/tone pots, output jack, mounting hardware) make installation straightforward for most players; no special tools or soldering experience necessary.
What are the four-conductor wires for, and can I use them to change the tone?
Four-conductor wiring enables flexible voicing options, allowing you to customize the tonal character by wiring the pickups in different configurations. This gives you tonal versatility beyond standard two-conductor setups.
Are these pickups good for blues or jazz?
These pickups are optimized for metal, hard rock, and progressive music. Their articulate, high-definition character with defined lows and medium-high output are not voiced for the warmer, smoother response typical of blues and jazz playing styles.
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. On this item that is roughly $17 less out the door than the same listed price at a national retailer or on a marketplace. 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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