EMG Revelation-F Passive Humbucker Pickup Set in Ivory
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- Full EMG manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- EMG6418
Description
EMG Revelation-F Passive Humbucker Pickup Set in Ivory
The EMG Revelation-F captures a warm, articulate response that bridges vintage character and modern clarity on tape and in the box. This passive humbucker set forgoes EMG's signature active circuitry in favor of organic dynamics and natural responsiveness to playing dynamics, making it ideal for recording sessions that demand traditional tone without the impedance load of batteries or preamps.
Tonal Character & Specifications
Built on Alnico 2 magnets in both neck and bridge, these pickups generate balanced gauss ratings of 250 and 300 respectively, yielding a smooth, full-bodied response that translates cleanly through microphone-level tracking chains and into your DAW. The neck pickup's 3.25 kHz resonant frequency and bridge's 3.41 kHz ensure articulate midrange definition without harsh peaks during compression or EQ shaping, while inductance measurements of 8.00H and 7.16H preserve clarity and separation when stacking tracks or running high-gain layers.
Recording & Wiring Flexibility
Both pickups arrive fully covered and wired with 4-conductor plus shield cable, enabling series, parallel, or split configurations for sculpting tone mid-session. The solderless connectivity simplifies fast configuration changes between takes or different song sections, while the 6-string format fits standard humbucking cavities without modification.
Key Features
- Passive humbucker design — no batteries or active circuitry required
- HH configuration with matched neck and bridge pickups
- Alnico 2 magnets in both neck and bridge positions
- Neck gauss rating: 250 / Bridge gauss rating: 300
- Neck inductance: 8.00 Henries / Bridge inductance: 7.16 Henries
- Neck DC resistance: 13.8 kOhm / Bridge DC resistance: 13.5 kOhm
- 4-conductor plus shield wiring for series, parallel, and split operation
- Solderless connectivity for fast, tool-free installation
- Fully covered design for aesthetic integration
- 6-string configuration for standard humbucking cavities
The Revelation-F set represents a thoughtful approach to passive tone—technical specifications that translate directly to usable, responsive musicality in the studio.
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| Condition | New |
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At a Glance
The EMG Revelation-F is a passive humbucker set engineered for studio capture with warm, articulate midrange and smooth full-body response across the frequency spectrum. Ideal for home and professional recording in blues, rock, jazz, and hybrid genres where natural pick-attack responsiveness and vintage character with modern clarity improve mix translation and overdub consistency. The matched neck (250 gauss) and bridge (300 gauss) configuration with Alnico 2 magnets and 4-conductor plus shield wiring lets you dial in series, parallel, or split tones without active preamps or external power, keeping your signal path simple and your tone stable across sessions.
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Blues, Rock, Jazz, Studio Sessions, Home Recording |
|---|---|
| Tonal character | Warm articulate, balanced midrange, natural pick responsiveness, smooth full-bodied, vintage character with modern clarity |
| Less specialized for | Extreme Metal, Djent (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do these pickups require batteries or a preamp?
No. The Revelation-F is a fully passive design with no active circuitry, so it requires no batteries, preamps, or external power. Install them and play immediately.
What wiring options do these pickups support?
Both pickups come with 4-conductor plus shield cable, which supports series, parallel, and split configurations. You can wire them to your guitar's switching scheme without limitation.
Will these pickups fit my guitar without modification?
Yes, the Revelation-F is a standard 6-string HH configuration that fits any guitar with dual humbucking cavities. No routing or modification required.
How do these compare to active EMG pickups?
The Revelation-F trades EMG's active punch and output for organic dynamics and natural responsiveness to pick attack. The tone is warmer and more organic, making it better suited to blues, rock, and jazz where vintage character and pick feel matter more than maximum output.
Are these pickups suitable for metal or high-gain genres?
These are designed for blues, rock, jazz, and studio work. The balanced gauss ratings and inductance measurements keep tone clear at high gain, but they are not voiced for extreme metal or djent—heavier styles typically benefit from hotter, more aggressive voicings.
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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