What does 'long shaft' mean, and will it fit my guitar?

Long shaft refers to the potentiometer connection, which accommodates standard guitar pot spacing. It's a direct retrofit compatible with most guitar designs and requires no modification to your existing electronics cavity.

How does an active single coil differ from a passive one?

The EMG HX uses active circuitry to eliminate hum and noise common to passive single coils, delivering a clean noise floor even at high gain settings while maintaining articulate treble and balanced midrange tone. Active electronics also ensure consistent output regardless of cable length or environmental interference.

Is this pickup suitable for jazz, blues, or only modern genres?

The EMG HX excels at clean tones and lead work, making it effective for blues and contemporary music. It's engineered for articulate, defined treble rather than warm vintage character, so it's better suited to players seeking clarity over traditional jazz warmth.

What comes in the box, and what else do I need to install it?

The pickup itself comes included with standard mounting hardware. You'll need a soldering iron and basic wiring knowledge, or professional installation, to connect it to your guitar's electronics and battery box for active operation.

How does the brushed chrome finish hold up with daily use?

The brushed chrome cover resists fingerprints and corrosion, maintaining its professional appearance through regular use and gigs. It's designed for durability and low-maintenance aesthetics.

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. 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.

EMG HX Long Shaft Active Single Coil Pickup in Brushed Chrome

The EMG HX captures articulate single-coil character with the noise immunity of active electronics—essential for clean, hum-free tracking and mixing in the studio. The brushed chrome finish resists fingerprints and maintains its appearance through years of session work. Long shaft configuration fits standard potentiometer spacing, enabling quick installation into most guitar platforms when you're tracking or experimenting with tone.

Recording & Studio Performance

The brushed chrome cover delivers professional appearance while offering practical corrosion resistance. Built on EMG's active platform, this pickup eliminates the noise floor issues that compromise passive single coils during recording and overdubbing, preserving clarity and definition even when stacking takes or pushing gain during mix-ready tracking.

Tone Shaping for Production

The HX balances single-coil articulation with a centered midrange and defined treble response, translating across clean tones, crunch, and lead parts without losing pick detail or string separation. Active circuitry ensures rock-solid output consistency across sessions—no cable or room interference coloring your takes, giving you predictable, repeatable tone from first pass to final overdub.

Key Features

Active single-coil design with low-noise operation
Brushed chrome finish cover
Long shaft potentiometer compatibility
Hum-canceling active electronics
Balanced midrange and articulate treble response
Standard guitar mounting footprint
Consistent output across all playing dynamics
EMG-engineered active circuitry
Professional aesthetic and durability
Direct retrofit capability for most guitar designs

This EMG HX delivers single-coil tone and studio-grade signal integrity in one platform—backed by decades of EMG active pickup engineering proven in countless professional recordings.