EMG Hot 70 Long Shaft Retro Active Humbucker Pickup Set in Black
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- Full EMG manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- EMG6342
Description
EMG Hot 70 Long Shaft Retro Active Humbucker Pickup Set in Black
The EMG Hot 70 Retro Active set captures a balanced, articulate voice that bridges classic humbucker warmth with modern clarity in the mix. This active system pairs a smooth neck pickup with a punchy bridge pickup, delivering consistent tonal definition and dynamic response across rock, metal, and alternative productions without muddiness or compression artifacts.
Recording Tone & Output Characteristics
The RA-350A neck pickup uses Alnico 5 magnets with a 3.0 kHz resonant frequency for warm, vocal-like sustain that sits naturally in dense mixes, while the RA-370C bridge pickup employs ceramic magnets tuned to 2.33 kHz for controlled aggression and clarity that cuts through without ice-pick artifacts. Maximum strum output reaches 8.0V, providing ample headroom for overdriven and high-gain tracking without clipping interfaces or requiring excessive input attenuation.
Active Electronics & Studio Integration
The onboard active circuit draws 350 µA at 9V and delivers approximately 1400 hours of battery life, supporting extended recording sessions without mid-session tone shifts. Supply voltage support up to 27V DC extends performance windows for multi-day productions. The system includes dual independent 25K volume and tone potentiometers, stereo output, dual pickup switching bus, and all necessary cables and interconnects for seamless integration into existing wiring schemes and session setups.
Key Features
- Neck pickup model: RA-350A with Alnico 5 magnets
- Bridge pickup model: RA-370C with ceramic magnets
- Neck resonant frequency: 3.0 kHz
- Bridge resonant frequency: 2.33 kHz
- Maximum output voltage: 8.0V
- Output impedance: 3.1 kΩ
- Active circuit current draw: 350 µA at 9V
- Battery life: approximately 1400 hours
- Supports supply voltage up to 27V DC
- Includes two 25K volume potentiometers and two 25K tone potentiometers
- Complete wiring harness with battery bus, cables, and mounting hardware
- Black finish with long shaft potentiometer configuration
This active set maintains genuine balance between articulation and output throughout tracking sessions, delivering clean tones through saturated gain without requiring interface compensation or signal conditioning.
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| Condition | New |
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At a Glance
The EMG Hot 70 active set is engineered to capture controlled, articulate tones across rock, metal, and alternative sessions—using independent Alnico and ceramic magnets tuned to complementary frequencies for warmth in the neck and clarity in the bridge. The active circuit delivers 8V maximum output with 1400+ hours of battery life and includes dual independent volume and tone controls, making it ideal for tracking that requires dynamic response and tonal separation without signal conditioning. Choose it to record high-gain material with definition, layer clean and saturated tones without re-patching, and maintain studio-grade consistency across long session days.
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Rock, Metal, Hard Rock, Alternative, High-Gain Applications |
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| Tonal character | Balanced articulation, warm vocal-like sustain, controlled aggression, modern clarity, high output without harshness |
| 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 guitar models and wiring schemes is this compatible with?
The Hot 70 is a standard two-humbucker configuration with long shaft potentiometers and includes a complete wiring harness with battery bus, cables, and mounting hardware for straightforward retrofit into most existing guitar cavities. Verify your guitar's pickup cavity dimensions and potentiometer shaft length before purchase; the long shaft design is specified in the product name.
How does this set compare to the EMG 81/85?
The Hot 70 prioritizes articulation and balanced warmth across both pickups, while the 81/85 pairing emphasizes punch in the bridge with a cleaner neck voice. The Hot 70 uses mixed magnet types (Alnico and ceramic) tuned to different frequencies for tonal separation; the 81/85 uses ceramic in both positions for a more uniformly aggressive character.
Is this suitable for jazz or blues?
The Hot 70 is optimized for rock, metal, alternative, and high-gain applications and is not recommended for jazz or blues styles, which typically require lower output, more nuanced dynamics, and a different tonal character than this set provides.
How long does the battery last, and what voltage does it need?
The active circuit draws 350 microamps at 9V and delivers approximately 1400 hours of battery life on a standard 9V supply; the system also supports supply voltages up to 27V DC for extended performance windows if a higher-voltage setup is used.
What pickup models are included and what are their tonal differences?
The RA-350A neck pickup uses Alnico 5 magnets with a 3.0 kHz resonant frequency for warm, vocal-like sustain, while the RA-370C bridge pickup uses ceramic magnets tuned to 2.33 kHz for controlled aggression and clarity. Both are tuned to work together without requiring amp compensation across clean through high-gain applications.
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 $15 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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