EMG HX Long Shaft Active Single Coil Pickup in Brushed Black 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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- EMG6970
Description
EMG HX Long Shaft Active Single Coil Pickup in Brushed Black Chrome
The EMG HX captures articulate single-coil clarity in a modern humbucker form factor, delivering defined high-end response ideal for recording sessions that demand transparency without sacrificing contemporary convenience. Its brushed black chrome finish integrates seamlessly into professional instruments while the active circuitry provides consistent output and tonal control across dynamic recording applications.
Active Electronics & Tonal Control
The integrated X-series preamp includes a VLPF (Variable Low-Pass Filter) active tone control, allowing real-time high-frequency rolloff adjustment without passive tone-stack coloration. This design maintains clarity at high gain settings and provides responsive tonal shaping for both clean and saturated recording scenarios, enabling precision mixing and post-production flexibility.
Installation & Setup
Solderless installation streamlines wiring and swaps; the complete system ships with all necessary components including volume and active tone potentiometers, battery bus, stereo output jack, pickup cables, and mounting hardware. Long-shaft design accommodates standard guitar cavities without modification, reducing session downtime.
Key Features
- Single coil design in humbucker housing
- Ceramic magnet construction
- X-series preamp with active tone control (VLPF)
- Active circuitry for consistent output
- Solderless installation system
- Brushed black chrome finish
- Includes 25k volume potentiometer and active tone potentiometer
- Two-pickup in/out bus for multi-pickup configurations
- Complete cable and battery bus included
- Long-shaft design for standard cavity mounting
The EMG HX combines active tone-shaping capability with single-coil definition, delivering articulate response and electronic control essential for layered tracking, multi-take recording, and mix-ready performances.
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| Condition | New |
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At a Glance
The EMG HX captures modern single-coil articulation and definition in an active format, giving studio engineers and producers a pickup that stays clear and defined at any mix level or gain setting. Its integrated X-series preamp with active tone control (VLPF) lets you shape high-frequency response in real time during tracking or overdubs, eliminating muddy passive filtering. Install it in your session guitar for extended-range, progressive, and metal tracking where you need consistent output, tight response, and studio-ready tonal flexibility.
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Studio Sessions, Extended Range, Progressive, Metal |
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| Tonal character | Articulate high-end, consistent output, high-gain clarity, modern single-coil definition, tight response |
| 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 does 'active' mean, and do I need a battery?
Active circuitry powers the onboard preamp and tone control, delivering consistent output and allowing real-time high-frequency shaping via the VLPF. A battery bus is included in the complete system; active pickups require a standard 9V battery installed in the guitar's electronics cavity.
Will this fit my guitar without modification?
Yes. The long-shaft design is engineered for standard humbucker cavities and requires no routing or additional modification; it installs directly into most modern electric guitars.
What genres and playing styles is this best suited for?
The EMG HX excels in studio sessions, extended-range, progressive, and metal where articulate single-coil definition and high-gain clarity are priorities. It is not recommended for traditional jazz or folk playing styles.
How does this compare to passive single-coil pickups?
Unlike passive pickups, the EMG HX's active circuitry maintains clarity at extreme gain settings without losing definition, and its Variable Low-Pass Filter offers electronic high-frequency control without coloration from a traditional passive tone stack.
What comes in the box and how difficult is installation?
The system includes the pickup, 25k volume potentiometer, active tone potentiometer, battery bus, stereo output jack, pickup cables, and mounting hardware. Solderless installation simplifies wiring and swaps compared to traditional solder connections.
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. Marketplaces collect sales tax as the facilitator in most states, so the same listed price can cost more there. Buyers remain responsible for any use tax their state applies. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included.
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