EMG Marty Friedman 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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- EMG6488
Description
EMG Marty Friedman Passive Humbucker Pickup Set in Chrome
The EMG Marty Friedman Passive Humbucker Set captures the signature aggressive voicing that defined Friedman's shred tone across decades of high-gain recording work. Built with Alnico 5 magnets and a brushed black chrome cover, these pickups balance articulate attack with thick sustain—ideal for producers and engineers seeking medium-high output without sacrificing note definition in fast-played passages that demand tracking clarity.
Recording Tone & Electronics
Alnico 5 magnets provide warm, responsive harmonic content that cuts through dense mix settings while maintaining clarity on single-note runs and lead takes. The medium-high output character suits modern rock, metal, and fusion sessions without requiring extensive amp or interface reworking, making these pickups a direct swap into most standard-routed guitars for immediate studio deployment.
Design & Build
The four-conductor solderless wiring streamlines installation and allows flexible coil-splitting configurations if desired for tracking versatility. Complete with potentiometers, output jack, bus connector, mounting hardware, springs, and all necessary cables, this set arrives ready to install in any guitar with standard humbucker cavities.
Key Features
- Passive humbucker configuration
- Bridge and neck pickup set included
- Alnico 5 magnet type
- Medium-high output level
- Brushed black chrome cover material
- Four-conductor solderless wiring
- Standard humbucker mounting
- 2x 500k volume potentiometers included
- 2x 500k tone potentiometers included
- Stereo output jack included
- Two-pickup in/out bus included
- Made in the United States
These pickups deliver the aggression and clarity that aggressive tracking sessions demand, backed by proven solderless construction and USA manufacturing quality.
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| Condition | New |
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At a Glance
The EMG Marty Friedman Passive Humbucker Set delivers articulate, high-gain voicing with warm harmonic content and thick sustain, designed to stay clear and defined even when layered under heavy processing or stacked in a dense mix. The medium-high output works well for recording metal, fusion, and progressive styles without requiring amp rebalancing, and the four-conductor solderless wiring lets you reshape tone in post-production if needed through coil-splitting options. Choose this set for studio sessions where you need aggressive picking dynamics and punch without sacrificing note separation.
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Metal, Hard Rock, Progressive, Fusion, Shred |
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| Tonal character | Articulate attack, thick sustain, medium-high output, warm harmonic content, cuts through gain |
| Less specialized for | Jazz, Blues, Folk (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 this pickup set?
You get a bridge and neck passive humbucker pair with Alnico 5 magnets, four-conductor solderless wiring, two 500k volume potentiometers, two 500k tone potentiometers, a stereo output jack, a two-pickup bus connector, springs, and all mounting hardware. No soldering is required for installation.
What styles and genres is this pickup set designed for?
These pickups excel in metal, hard rock, progressive, fusion, and shred playing. They're optimized for fast, high-gain work and are not recommended for jazz, blues, or folk styles.
How does the output level compare to other high-gain pickups?
The medium-high output sits between standard passive humbuckers and extreme-output designs, comparable to models like the Seymour Duncan JB and DiMarzio Tone Zone. This balance lets you achieve aggressive tone without requiring major amp or cable changes.
Will these pickups fit my guitar?
Yes, if your guitar has standard humbucker cavities with normal routing. These are direct replacements for any guitar built for dual humbuckers and require no modifications.
Can I split the coils on these pickups?
Yes, the four-conductor solderless wiring allows flexible coil-splitting configurations if you want to reshape the tone after installation.
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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