EMG Revelation-F Passive Humbucker Pickup Set in Black 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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- EMG6875
Description
EMG Revelation-F Passive Humbucker Pickup Set in Black Chrome
The EMG Revelation-F captures warm, articulate passive tone with the clarity and sustain essential for tracking and mixing. Designed for home studios and recording-focused musicians seeking traditional passive performance without active electronics noise, this set delivers smooth response and reliable pickup consistency across multiple takes. The black chrome finish integrates seamlessly into modern and vintage-styled instruments alike.
Passive Humbucker Design for Recording
Built around Alnico II magnets, this set produces a balanced, vintage-inflected character with natural breakup and responsive dynamics that translate well to tape and digital recording. The bridge pickup's higher output (300 Gauss, 7.16 H inductance, 13.5K DC resistance) contrasts with the neck's warmer profile (250 Gauss, 8.00 H inductance, 13.8K DC resistance), providing tonal range across the fingerboard without active circuitry or battery requirements—critical for consistent session capture.
Installation & Studio Workflow
The solderless connectivity and 4-wire plus shield configuration simplify wiring and coil-splitting options for multi-track recording scenarios. The complete package includes matched potentiometers (2× 500k volume, 2× 500k tone), stereo output jack, pickup bus, mounting hardware, and all necessary cables—everything needed for a complete retrofit or new build without signal degradation.
Key Features
- Type: Passive Humbucker Set (HH configuration)
- Magnet Material: Alnico II
- Covered design in black chrome finish
- Bridge pickup: 300 Gauss, 7.16 H inductance, 13.5K DC resistance
- Neck pickup: 250 Gauss, 8.00 H inductance, 13.8K DC resistance
- 4-wire plus shield conductors with solderless connectivity
- 6-string configuration
- Includes 2× 500k volume potentiometers and 2× 500k tone potentiometers
- Stereo output jack and two-pickup in/out bus included
- Complete mounting hardware, springs, pickup cables, and output cable supplied
This set delivers authentic passive humbucker character with the convenience of pre-matched controls and solderless wiring, making it a straightforward choice for recording engineers and producers prioritizing tone capture and session reliability over active circuit complexity.
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| Condition | New |
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At a Glance
The EMG Revelation-F is a passive humbucker set engineered to sit naturally in a mix with warm, articulate character and balanced dynamics that respond well to pick attack and dynamics from the player. Ideal for home-studio and professional recording sessions in blues, rock, and jazz genres, it offers vintage-inflected tone without active circuitry complexity, and the included matched potentiometers and solderless wiring speed up instrument prep before tracking. The bridge-and-neck pairing gives you flexibility to dial in different colors across takes without swapping gear.
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Blues, Rock, Hard Rock, Jazz, Studio Sessions |
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| Tonal character | Warm, articulate, balanced, natural breakup, vintage-inflected |
| Less specialized for | Metal, Djent (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes these passive pickups different from active EMG designs?
The Revelation-F uses Alnico II magnets and passive electronics with no battery or active circuitry, delivering warm, natural breakup and responsive dynamics. This approach prioritizes traditional humbucker character and simplicity over the noise-rejection and output control of active systems.
Can I split the coils with these pickups?
Yes. Each pickup has 4-wire plus shield configuration, which supports coil-splitting options if your wiring scheme includes a switch for that purpose.
What's included in the box, and do I need to source any parts separately?
The set includes both pickups, two 500k volume potentiometers, two 500k tone potentiometers, stereo output jack, pickup bus, mounting hardware, springs, and all necessary pickup and output cables. You have everything needed for a complete retrofit or new build.
How do the bridge and neck pickups differ tonally?
The bridge pickup runs hotter at 300 Gauss with 13.5K DC resistance for brighter attack and more output, while the neck sits warmer at 250 Gauss with 13.8K DC resistance for smooth, full tone. This pairing gives you tonal range across the fretboard without having to swap pickups.
Is the solderless connectivity hard to install?
No. Solderless connectors simplify wiring and reduce installation time compared to traditional soldered leads, making retrofit and new-build projects faster and more accessible.
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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