EMG Marty Friedman Long Shaft Passive Humbucker Pickup Set in 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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- EMG6856
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EMG Marty Friedman Long Shaft Passive Humbucker Pickup Set in Chrome
The Marty Friedman Long Shaft set delivers the focused, articulate voice that cuts through dense mixes with clarity and precision. These passive humbuckers offer medium-high output paired with dynamic responsiveness that translates clearly to tape and digital recording. Built with Alnico 5 magnets and engineered for direct mounting into standard humbucker cavities, they integrate seamlessly into existing recording setups.
Tone & Recording Character
Medium-high output paired with passive construction yields a balanced response across the frequency spectrum—aggressive enough for lead takes, controlled enough for rhythm tracking. The Alnico 5 magnets contribute to the natural breakup and harmonic complexity that sits distinctly in a mix without requiring heavy post-processing.
Installation & Studio Integration
The long shaft design (18.7mm threaded) accommodates guitars with deeper cavities, while the 49mm standard spacing fits conventional humbucker routes without modification. Four-conductor wiring and solderless connections streamline the setup process, and the included potentiometers, cables, mounting hardware, and stereo output jack provide everything needed for a complete swap—minimal studio downtime.
Key Features
- 49mm standard spaced, 18.7mm threaded long shaft design
- Alnico 5 magnets for articulate, responsive tone
- Passive humbucker set (bridge and neck positions)
- Medium-high output for lead and rhythm clarity
- Four-conductor wiring for flexible wiring options
- Solderless installation technology
- Chrome cover finish
- Standard humbucker mounting—no routing required
- Includes 2x 500k volume pots, 2x 500k tone pots, stereo output jack, and mounting hardware
- Includes pickup and output cables, pickup in/out bus, and mounting screws and springs
- Made in the United States
This USA-manufactured set combines straightforward installation with proven passive humbucker performance, delivering consistent, recordable tone without the complexity of active electronics.
More Information
| Condition | New |
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At a Glance
These passive Alnico 5 humbuckers capture the focused, articulate character essential for recording cutting lead tones and complex harmonic content in metal and progressive sessions. The medium-high output and balanced frequency response sit well in dense mixes while maintaining dynamic responsiveness, and their solderless design with included potentiometers and wiring speeds up session setup. Install them for studio recordings that demand clarity, precision, and the natural breakup that only passive construction delivers.
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Metal, Hard Rock, Progressive, Lead Work |
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| Tonal character | Articulate, focused, medium-high output, natural breakup, harmonic complexity |
| Less specialized for | Jazz, Folk, Country (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
Will these pickups fit my guitar without modification?
Yes. The 49mm standard spacing and long shaft design (18.7mm threaded) fit conventional humbucker routes and guitars with deeper cavities. No routing is required.
What makes passive humbuckers different from active pickups?
Passive humbuckers rely on Alnico magnets rather than active preamps, delivering natural breakup and dynamic responsiveness that responds to pick attack and playing dynamics. These Alnico 5 units sacrifice no clarity while avoiding the battery and circuitry of active systems.
What's included with this set?
The set includes bridge and neck pickups, two 500k volume potentiometers, two 500k tone potentiometers, a stereo output jack, pickup cables, mounting hardware, screws, and springs—everything needed for installation.
Is this set suitable for rhythm playing, or only lead work?
The medium-high output and passive design support both lead and rhythm clarity. These pickups are controlled enough for rhythm while aggressive enough for lead articulation.
What genres are these pickups best suited for?
They excel in metal, hard rock, and progressive music where cutting through dense mixes and harmonic complexity matter. They are not optimized for jazz, folk, or country.
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 $17 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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