EMG JMaster Active Pickup Set in Black
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- Brand new in original box
- Full EMG manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- EMG7730
Description
EMG JMaster Active Pickup Set in Black
The EMG JMaster captures tight, articulate single-coil character with the noise floor and consistent output of active electronics—essential for controlled tracking and tight mix placement. Built around Alnico 5 magnets with a built-in preamp, these pickups deliver clean, quiet response from a single 9V battery, making them ideal for session work where reliability and predictable tone matter.
Active Electronics & Power
This set runs on a single 9V, 500mAh battery powering both pickups, with an estimated battery life of 715 hours—roughly 30 days of moderate daily use. The electronics maintain –120 dBV output noise and deliver 0.50V single-note output with 0.80V strum output, ensuring clean, articulate tracking with minimal noise floor and predictable headroom in the mix.
Installation & Included Components
The kit ships with a solderless wiring harness featuring master volume and master tone controls, eliminating the need for soldering and streamlining studio setup. All necessary components are included: 25K volume pot, 25K tone pot, battery buss, stereo output jack, two-pickup in/out buss, mounting screws, pickup cables, connect cables, output cable, and battery cable.
Key Features
- Stacked-coil single-coil pickup design with wide coils
- Alnico 5 magnets for defined, punchy response
- Built-in preamp powered by single 9V battery
- Output impedance: 3.16 kΩ with 350 microamp current draw at 9V
- Battery life: approximately 715 hours (≈30 days typical use)
- Output noise floor: –120 dBV; Resonant frequency: 3.15 kHz
- Single-note output: 0.50V; Strum output: 0.80V
- Maximum supply voltage: 27 volts DC
- Solderless wiring kit with master volume and master tone controls
- Stainless steel construction for durability
- Complete accessory set: battery cable, pickup cables, connect cables, output cable, mounting hardware
The EMG JMaster delivers the tight, noise-free performance required for studio tracking, combining classic single-coil articulation with active electronics consistency for fast transient capture and reliable session-to-session performance.
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| Condition | New |
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At a Glance
The EMG JMaster Active Pickup Set combines stacked-coil single-coil articulation with active preamp control, delivering clean, punchy response and –120 dBV noise floor ideal for recording hard rock, pop, and other high-output genres. These pickups track fast transients accurately and sit clearly in a mix thanks to their defined low end and controlled dynamics, making them excellent for session work where consistency and cut matter. The solderless wiring harness and complete component set eliminate installation friction, letting you focus on capturing great tones.
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Studio Sessions, Live Performance, Gigging, Hard Rock, Pop |
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| Tonal character | Tight low end, articulate highs, clean output, controlled dynamics, punchy response |
| Less specialized for | Folk, Jazz (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included in the kit and is soldering required?
The kit includes a solderless wiring harness with master volume and tone controls, both pickup units, battery cable, pickup cables, connect cables, output cable, mounting hardware, and a 25K volume pot and 25K tone pot. No soldering is needed—all connections are pre-configured for plug-and-play installation.
How long does the 9V battery last?
Battery life is approximately 715 hours, or roughly 30 days of moderate daily playing. A single 9V battery powers both pickups, and the low current draw (350 microamps at 9V) helps extend that lifespan.
Are these pickups too hot or noisy for studio recording?
No—the active electronics deliver a noise floor of –120 dBV and clean, controlled output (0.50V single-note, 0.80V strum), making them ideal for studio tracking. The preamp handles dynamic range without distortion or hum, so you get clear, articulate response on both rhythm and lead.
What genres and playing styles are these designed for?
These pickups excel in hard rock, pop, and high-output live or studio settings. They are not recommended for folk or jazz, where warmer, more traditional single-coil tones are typically preferred.
How do these compare to passive Jazzmaster pickups like Fender or Seymour Duncan?
The EMG JMaster's active preamp delivers a noise-free, tighter low end and more controlled dynamics than passive options like Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound or Fender Custom Shop models. If you need modern clarity and consistent output across a range of amplifiers, the active design is a significant advantage; passive pickups offer warmer, more amp-dependent tones.
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 $16 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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