EMG P60 Active P90-Size Humbucker Pickup in White
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- Brand new in original box
- Full EMG manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- EMG2661
Description
EMG P60 Active P90-Size Humbucker Pickup in White
The EMG P60 brings full humbucker articulation and punch into a compact soapbar form factor, letting you capture modern clarity and definition in instruments designed around single-coil dimensions. This active pickup pairs the controlled aggression of a humbucker with the ergonomic advantages of P90-style housing, making it an excellent choice for session work where you need modern articulation without reinstrumenting your vintage or offset-body rig.
Tone & Electronics
Built around ceramic magnets and close aperture coils similar to a mini-humbucker, the P60 achieves clarity and definition without the muddy low end that larger coils can introduce. The active design provides consistent output across session setups, reduced noise for clean recording chains, and the headroom needed for high-gain tracking and layered arrangements.
Design & Build
Housed in the compact P90-style soapbar profile, this pickup fits into instruments designed for single-coil dimensions while maintaining full humbucker coverage. Manufactured in the United States, the P60 combines EMG's proven electronics platform with a form factor built for modern semihollow and offset-body instruments, so you can expand your tonal palette without expanding your instrument collection.
Key Features
- 60 humbucker in P90 style soapbar housing
- Ceramic magnets for bright, defined response
- Close aperture coils similar to mini-humbucker design
- Active pickup electronics
- White finish
- Manufactured in United States
- Includes 25K volume potentiometer
- Includes 25K tone potentiometer
- Battery bus and stereo output jack included
- Two-pickup in/out bus for multi-pickup configurations
- Mounting screws, springs, and solderless wiring components supplied
The P60 solves the real problem of fitting modern active electronics into vintage or offset body designs without compromise.
More Information
| Condition | New |
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At a Glance
The EMG P60 brings humbucker clarity and control to compact P90-style housings, ideal for recording sessions where you need bright, defined tones without muddy low-end coloration. Its active electronics provide consistent output and low noise, making it reliable for tracking high-gain rock and metal while maintaining articulation in dense mixes. This pickup works well in home studios where you're recording into modern DAWs and need professional-grade tonal clarity without rewiring complications.
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Modern Rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Studio Sessions |
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| Tonal character | Bright, articulate, tight low end, high output, reduced noise |
| Less specialized for | Traditional Jazz, Acoustic Folk (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the P60 different from a standard P90 or humbucker?
The P60 combines a full humbucker's clarity and output into a P90-style soapbar housing that fits single-coil-sized guitar cavities. Its ceramic magnets and close-aperture coils deliver bright, defined response without the muddy low end typical of larger pickups, and active electronics provide reduced noise and consistent output for high-gain applications.
Will this pickup fit my guitar?
The P60 is designed for instruments built with P90-style (soapbar) dimensions—common in modern semi-hollow and offset-body guitars. If your guitar currently has a P90, this pickup will fit; if it has full-size humbuckers or Jazzmaster/Jaguar cavities, you'll need a different model.
What's included in the box?
The pickup ships with a 25K volume potentiometer, 25K tone potentiometer, battery bus, stereo output jack, two-pickup in/out bus for multi-pickup setups, mounting screws, springs, and solderless wiring components for easy installation.
What genres and playing styles is this pickup best suited for?
The P60 excels in modern rock, hard rock, and metal where bright articulation and high output are essential. It's less suited to traditional jazz or acoustic folk applications where warmer, more mellow tones are preferred.
Do I need experience installing active pickups?
EMG active pickups are designed to be player-friendly with solderless wiring, but intermediate guitar electronics knowledge helps; the included components simplify installation compared to traditional wired pickups, and a tech or experienced builder can handle it quickly if you're new to active systems.
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. Marketplaces collect sales tax as the facilitator in most states, so the same listed price can cost more there. Buyers remain responsible for any use tax their state applies. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included.
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