EMG HX Long Shaft Active Single Coil Pickup in Red
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- Full EMG manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- EMG7662
Description
EMG HX Long Shaft Active Single Coil Pickup in Red
The EMG HX delivers the articulate, piano-like clarity of a single-coil with the noise rejection and output consistency of active electronics. The long shaft design accommodates deeper pickup cavities and non-standard mounting depths, making it essential for retrofitting or building instruments with unconventional specifications. Its bright red finish stands out visually while the compact footprint integrates seamlessly into most single-coil routing.
Tone & Recording Performance
This is a true active single-coil voice—articulate highs, defined midrange, and minimal hum despite the single-coil design thanks to EMG's active circuitry. Output runs hotter than passive single-coils, delivering consistent signal strength across your entire dynamic range without the noise floor you'd get from a traditional Fender-style pickup. In the mix, the HX cuts through without requiring excessive EQ correction, tracking cleanly across fingerstyle passages and aggressive picking dynamics alike.
Studio Integration & Compatibility
The long shaft pole pieces extend further from the baseplate than standard single-coil pickups, allowing proper magnetic field alignment in guitars with deeper or custom-routed cavities. Requires a 9-volt battery and standard active electronics wiring; existing single-coil cavities may need slight modification depending on your specific instrument's routing depth. This makes the HX ideal for session instruments with non-standard builds or for consolidating your tracking rig around custom-spec guitars.
Key Features
- Active single-coil design with hum-canceling performance
- Extended long-shaft pole piece design for deep cavity compatibility
- Bright red finish for visual distinction
- Higher output than passive single-coil pickups
- Requires 9-volt battery power
- Standard single-coil footprint for mounting
- Articulate, piano-like tonal character
- Consistent signal level across dynamic playing ranges
- Minimal 60-cycle hum rejection
- Integrates with EMG active electronics systems
- Suited for retrofit applications and custom builds
The EMG HX Long Shaft solves a genuine compatibility problem while maintaining the bright, responsive single-coil voice that tracks transparently and sits cleanly in professional sessions.
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| Condition | New |
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At a Glance
The EMG HX is an active single-coil pickup engineered for studio tracking and custom builds, offering articulate highs, defined mids, and piano-like clarity while rejecting hum—a major advantage when recording. Its long shaft design solves cavity-depth compatibility issues common in retrofit and unconventional builds, letting you capture a responsive single-coil tone with the output consistency and signal integrity active electronics provide. Choose it for sessions where you need noise-free single-coil character in instruments with non-standard routing, or for capturing bright, articulate tones without the noise floor of passive designs.
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Studio Sessions, Home Recording, Custom Builds, Retrofit Applications |
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| Tonal character | Articulate highs, defined midrange, piano-like clarity, high output, minimal hum |
| Less specialized for | Traditional Jazz, Passive-Only Instruments (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the long shaft design mean, and do I need it?
The long shaft pole pieces extend further from the baseplate than standard single-coils, allowing proper magnetic field alignment in guitars with deeper or custom-routed cavities. If your guitar has non-standard mounting depth or a deeper cavity than typical Fender-style routing, this design lets the pickup sit correctly; if you have a standard single-coil cavity, you may not need the long shaft.
Does this pickup require a battery?
Yes, the EMG HX is an active design and requires a 9-volt battery to operate. You will also need to wire it with standard active electronics.
How does this compare to a passive single-coil?
The EMG HX delivers hotter output, minimal 60-cycle hum rejection, and consistent signal strength across your dynamic range—advantages passive single-coils don't offer. It maintains the articulate, bright single-coil voice but with the noise floor and output consistency of active electronics.
Will this fit my guitar without modification?
The EMG HX has a standard single-coil footprint, but the long shaft requires proper cavity depth alignment. Depending on your instrument's routing depth, existing single-coil cavities may need slight modification; measure your cavity depth before ordering.
What genres and playing styles work best with this pickup?
The articulate, piano-like tone and high output suit studio sessions, custom builds, and any playing style that benefits from bright, responsive single-coil character. It is not designed for traditional jazz applications or passive-only instruments.
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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