EMG Marty Friedman Long Shaft Passive Humbucker Pickup Set in Gold
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- Brand new in original box
- Full EMG manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- EMG6857
Description
EMG Marty Friedman Long Shaft Passive Humbucker Pickup Set in Gold
The EMG Marty Friedman passive humbucker set captures the articulate, high-output character that defined Friedman's signature tone across decades of shred and fusion work. These pickups are engineered to deliver clarity and aggression in the mix without sacrificing the nuance and responsiveness that passive designs provide, and the long shaft potentiometer configuration fits standard guitar cavities with no modification required. The brushed gold finish adds visual distinction while the solderless connector system streamlines installation and session turnaround.
Recording & Mix Performance
Alnico 5 magnets with 275 Gauss strength on both bridge and neck pickups produce a balanced, articulate response across the frequency spectrum that sits cleanly in a mix. The bridge pickup's 16.2K DC resistance generates aggressive output without frequency overlap or muddiness, while the neck's 7.55K resistance maintains clarity and note definition—a pairing that translates equally well on high-gain lead takes and clean layered arrangements.
Studio Setup & Workflow
The solderless connector system enables rapid installation without soldering iron work, and the included wiring kit removes configuration guesswork: two 500k volume potentiometers, two 500k tone potentiometers, stereo output jack, and all necessary busses, cables, and mounting hardware are provided. Built in the USA with verified component quality, this set drops into most standard two-humbucker guitar configurations, allowing fast instrument preparation between sessions.
Key Features
- Passive humbucker configuration (bridge and neck)
- Alnico 5 magnet construction
- Bridge pickup: 16.2K DC resistance
- Neck pickup: 7.55K DC resistance
- 275 Gauss strength (both pickups)
- Long shaft potentiometer shafts
- Brushed gold finish
- Solderless connector installation system
- Includes 2x 500k volume pots and 2x 500k tone pots
- Stereo output jack included
- Complete mounting hardware and pickup/connecting cables supplied
- Made in USA
This is a complete, ready-to-wire humbucker set that combines Friedman's tone DNA with the convenience and flexibility of modern passive design, optimized for recording and production versatility.
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At a Glance
The EMG Marty Friedman passive humbuckers capture aggressive yet articulate tones ideal for recording shred, fusion, and progressive material—the bridge's 16.2K output sits thick in a mix without losing note definition, while the neck's 7.55K resistance stays balanced enough for layered arpeggios and clean textures. As passive designs, they offer the natural frequency response and dynamics that engineers prize in the box, working equally well at cranked gain or moderate volumes. The complete wiring kit and solderless installation let you get these tones into your instrument fast, whether you're tracking in a bedroom or professional studio.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Shred
- ✓ Fusion
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Metal
Not the best pick for
- – Blues
- – Jazz
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between the bridge and neck pickups in this set?
The bridge pickup has 16.2K DC resistance for aggressive, high-output response suited to lead work and heavy riffing, while the neck's 7.55K resistance maintains clarity and note definition for rhythm, arpeggios, and cleaner tones. Both use Alnico 5 magnets at 275 Gauss for balanced frequency response across the spectrum.
Do I need to solder these pickups?
No—the solderless connector system and included complete wiring kit (two 500k volume pots, two 500k tone pots, stereo output jack, cables, and hardware) eliminate soldering. Standard guitar cavities require no modification.
What genres are these pickups best suited for?
These pickups excel in shred, fusion, progressive, and hard rock where articulate high-output tone and clarity under gain are priorities. They are not designed for blues, jazz, or folk applications.
Will these fit my guitar without modification?
Yes—the long shaft potentiometer configuration is designed to fit standard two-humbucker guitar cavities with no routing or alteration required. All mounting hardware is included.
Are these active or passive pickups?
These are passive humbuckers, meaning they do not require batteries or external power. Passive designs deliver natural frequency response and dynamic feel while the Alnico 5 magnets provide the articulate, high-output character Marty Friedman is known for.
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. On this item that is roughly $17 less out the door than the same listed price at a national retailer or on a marketplace. 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.
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