Does this pickup work in any guitar, or only P90-cavity models?

The P60 is designed for standard P90-cavity guitars with 3.125 inch screw spacing. Confirm your guitar has a P90 cavity before purchasing, as it will not fit humbucker or single-coil cavities.

What's included, and do I need to solder?

The package includes the pickup, a Quik-Connect cable, a prewired split shaft volume/tone control set, an output jack, and a battery clip set. No soldering is required—all connections are plug-and-play.

What's the tonal difference between the P60 and EMG's 81 humbucker?

The P60 delivers vintage P90 character with focused midrange and articulate punch, while the 81 is a full-size humbucker voiced for modern metal aggression. The P60 is better for blues and classic rock; the 81 excels in tighter, higher-gain settings.

How long do the batteries last?

Battery life is approximately 3000 hours of playing time. Batteries are not included; the pickup operates on any combination of 9V–27V power (typically two 9V batteries wired in series or equivalent).

Is this good for jazz or fingerstyle?

No—the P60 is voiced for rock, blues, metal, and hard rock with aggressive, punchy output. It's not optimized for jazz or folk genres.

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. 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.

EMG P60 Long Shaft Active P90-Size Humbucker Pickup in Ivory

The EMG P60 captures articulate, punchy output in a compact P90-style format with modern active electronics built in. This ceramic-magnet design combines clarity and aggression, making it a direct drop-in solution for tracking sessions that demand vintage character with contemporary reliability and zero soldering required.

Recording Tone & Preamp Performance

Powered by a built-in preamp operating across 9V–27V, this active pickup generates controlled, high-output tones without the noise floor of passive designs. The 10 KOhm output impedance and 2.20 MHz resonant frequency yield focused midrange articulation that cuts through dense mixes in rock, blues, and heavier productions.

Studio Setup & Workflow

The long shaft format with 3.125" screw spacing fits standard P90-cavity guitars for hassle-free integration into your rig. Solderless installation means no iron required—the included Quik-Connect cable, prewired split shaft volume/tone control set, output jack, and battery clip set let you dial in tone and get to tracking without downtime.

Key Features

Magnet Type: Ceramic
Dimensions: 3.36" × 1.365" × 0.877" (85.34 × 34.67 × 22.25 mm)
Screw Spacing: 3.125" (79.37 mm)
Operating Voltage: 9V–27V (batteries not included)
Battery Life: Approximately 3000 hours
Output Impedance: 10 KOhm
Resonant Frequency: 2.20 MHz
Built-in Preamp with Volume and Tone Controls
Solderless Installation
Includes Quik-Connect Cable, Prewired Control Set, Output Jack, and Battery Clip Set

The P60 combines vintage P90 aesthetics with modern active convenience, delivering high-output punch and sonic clarity across a wide operating voltage range for consistent session performance.