EMG Revelation-F Passive Humbucker Pickup Set in Black
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- Full EMG manufacturer's warranty
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- EMG5540
Description
EMG Revelation-F Passive Humbucker Pickup Set in Black
The EMG Revelation-F captures a balanced, articulate passive humbucker tone without active electronics or battery drain—ideal for recording sessions where consistency and reliability matter. This set combines vintage-inspired Alnico 2 magnets with precision-wound custom bobbins and solderless connectivity, enabling quick installation while preserving the clarity and transient response critical for tracking and mixing.
Tone & Electrical Character
Each pickup uses Alnico 2 magnets with carefully matched output levels—the neck position reads 250 Gauss at the pole while the bridge sits at 300 Gauss—ensuring balanced responsiveness across both positions in the recorded signal. The neck pickup's 8.00 H inductance and bridge's 7.16 H inductance, combined with moderate DC resistance figures of 13.8 kOhm and 13.5 kOhm respectively, yield a warm yet defined character with natural harmonic complexity that translates well to overdubs, layering, and mixing.
Installation & Studio Setup
Solderless connectivity and four-conductor-plus-shield wiring accelerate installation and minimize studio downtime between takes. The complete set includes two 500k volume potentiometers, two 500k tone potentiometers, a stereo output jack, a two-pickup in/out bus, mounting hardware with springs, and all necessary connecting cables for a fully functional configuration ready for tracking.
Key Features
- Passive humbucker configuration — no active circuitry required
- Alnico 2 magnets in both neck and bridge positions
- Neck position: 250 Gauss, 8.00 H inductance, 13.8 kOhm DC resistance
- Bridge position: 300 Gauss, 7.16 H inductance, 13.5 kOhm DC resistance
- Four-conductor-plus-shield wiring for coil-split and series/parallel options
- Precision-wound custom bobbins
- Covered design in black finish
- Solderless connectivity for simplified installation
- Includes 2x 500k volume pots and 2x 500k tone pots
- Complete with stereo output jack, bus connector, and all connecting cables
- Mounting screws and springs included for both positions
- 6-string configuration
This passive set delivers genuine balance between swift studio setup and the tonal definition required for professional recording across diverse session styles and mixing scenarios.
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| Condition | New |
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At a Glance
The EMG Revelation-F passive humbucker set pairs Alnico 2 magnets with precision winding to deliver a warm yet articulate tone that sits well in dense mixes without requiring active electronics or battery management. Four-conductor wiring opens coil-split and series/parallel options for tracking versatility, while the balanced output between neck (250 Gauss) and bridge (300 Gauss) positions ensures smooth, natural harmonic response across your recording palette. Complete with pots, cables, and solderless connectors, it's a straightforward drop-in that keeps your signal path simple and your tone transparent.
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Hard Rock, Metal, Rock, Studio Sessions, Gigging |
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| Tonal character | Warm yet defined, articulate, natural harmonic complexity, balanced responsiveness, moderate output |
| Less specialized for | Jazz, Folk (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a battery or active power supply to run these pickups?
No—the Revelation-F is a fully passive humbucker set with no active circuitry, so no battery or external power is required. You'll get a clean, simple signal path straight to your amp.
What's included in the set, and do I need to source anything else?
The set includes two pickups (neck and bridge), two 500k volume potentiometers, two 500k tone potentiometers, a stereo output jack, a two-pickup bus connector, solderless wiring harness with four-conductor-plus-shield cables, mounting hardware with springs, and all connecting cables needed for installation. You will need to supply a guitar body with humbucker cavities and basic hand tools.
What genres and playing styles is this set designed for?
The Revelation-F excels in hard rock, metal, rock, and studio sessions where articulate tone and natural harmonic detail matter. It is not voiced for jazz or folk applications.
Can I use coil-split or series/parallel wiring with these pickups?
Yes—the four-conductor-plus-shield wiring configuration supports both coil-split and series/parallel options, giving you tonal flexibility beyond standard single-coil and humbucker modes.
How do the neck and bridge pickups differ in output and tone?
The neck pickup (250 Gauss, 8.00 H inductance) is warmer and slightly lower output, while the bridge (300 Gauss, 7.16 H inductance) is brighter and more responsive. The carefully matched inductance and resistance values keep them balanced and responsive across both positions.
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 $15 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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