EMG Marty Friedman Passive Humbucker Pickup Set in Brushed Gold
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- Full EMG manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- EMG6454
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EMG Marty Friedman Passive Humbucker Pickup Set in Brushed Gold
The EMG Marty Friedman Passive Humbucker Set captures articulate, high-output character engineered for precision recording and controlled gain staging in demanding mix scenarios. These covered humbuckers track complex picking dynamics and fingering nuance without losing definition under heavy distortion or saturation. The brushed gold finish offers distinctive visual character while the passive design integrates directly into any humbucker-routed instrument without additional preamp infrastructure or power considerations.
Tone & Recording Performance
The bridge pickup's 8.58 Henry inductance and 16.2K DC resistance deliver aggressive fundamental presence and tight low-end definition critical for cutting through dense mixes, while the neck unit's 4.3 Henry inductance and 7.55K resistance maintains clarity and sustain for layered lead and solo tracking. Both pickups operate at 275 Gauss strength, ensuring balanced magnetic response and consistent string-to-string articulation across the fingerboard for predictable multi-take sessions.
Design & Studio Workflow
Alnico 5 magnets paired with custom-made bobbins deliver organic harmonic complexity that sits well in tracked material and benefits from post-production processing. The 4-wire plus shield conductor configuration enables versatile wiring options for different output levels or signal routing, while solderless connectivity simplifies installation and allows quick reconfiguration between sessions without permanent modifications to your instrument's electronics.
Key Features
- 2-piece humbucker set (HH configuration) in brushed gold finish
- Bridge pickup: 16.2K DC resistance, 8.58 Henries inductance
- Neck pickup: 7.55K DC resistance, 4.3 Henries inductance
- Both pickups: 275 Gauss strength
- Alnico 5 magnets with custom-made bobbins
- Covered passive humbuckers
- 4-wire plus shield conductors per pickup
- Solderless connectivity system
- Includes 2x 500K volume pots and 2x 500K tone pots
- Includes stereo output jack, two-pickup in/out bus, mounting hardware, and all necessary connecting cables
This signature set combines precision tonal specification with straightforward installation, making it an ideal choice for studio owners and producers seeking articulate, high-output performance without onboard preamp complexity or additional power conditioning requirements.
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| Condition | New |
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At a Glance
The EMG Marty Friedman Passive Humbucker Set captures articulate, high-output character with tight low-end definition and complex harmonic content that cuts through dense mixes without preamp coloration. The bridge pickup's 16.2K resistance and 8.58 Henry inductance deliver aggressive presence, while the neck unit's lower impedance preserves clarity for layered lead work and sustain. Alnico 5 magnets and custom bobbins provide organic tone suitable for tracking metal, progressive, and hard-rock sessions where articulation and distortion clarity matter most.
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Metal, Progressive, Neoclassical Shred, Hard Rock |
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| Tonal character | High output, tight low end, articulate, complex harmonic character, aggressive presence |
| Less specialized for | Jazz, Blues, Country (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level do I need to install these pickups?
These are intermediate to advanced pickups designed for players comfortable with humbucker-routed guitars. The solderless connectivity system simplifies wiring compared to traditional passive pickups, but basic electronics knowledge is recommended for proper installation and configuration of the included pots and output jack.
What genres and playing styles are these pickups best suited for?
The Marty Friedman set excels in metal, progressive, neoclassical shred, and hard rock. They are not optimized for jazz, blues, or country applications due to their aggressive presence and tight low-end character designed for high-gain environments.
How do these compare to other high-output passive humbuckers?
The Marty Friedman set sits alongside competitors like the Seymour Duncan JB and DiMarzio D-Activator in terms of output and aggression, but distinguishes itself through Alnico 5 magnets and custom bobbins that deliver complex harmonic character and sustained clarity under distortion without active circuitry.
What's included in the set, and do I need to buy additional parts?
The set includes both bridge and neck humbuckers, two 500K volume pots, two 500K tone pots, a stereo output jack, a two-pickup bus, mounting hardware, and all necessary connecting cables. You will need a humbucker-routed guitar body and a soldering iron or solderless adapter if you prefer not to solder.
How do the bridge and neck pickups differ tonally?
The bridge pickup (16.2K resistance, 8.58 Henries inductance) generates aggressive output and tight low-end definition for rhythm and lead intensity. The neck pickup (7.55K resistance, 4.3 Henries inductance) preserves clarity and sustain for cleaner lead work and articulation, with both operating at 275 Gauss for balanced magnetic response.
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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