EMG Revelation Passive Humbucker Pickup Set in Brushed Gold
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- Full EMG manufacturer's warranty
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EMG Revelation Passive Humbucker Pickup Set in Brushed Gold
The EMG Revelation passive humbucker set delivers classic warmth and articulation without the need for active circuitry or batteries. Built on Alnico 2 magnets, these pickups offer a balanced, vintage-leaning response that works equally well in traditional and modern setups. The solderless connectivity makes installation straightforward, while the covered construction protects the coils and maintains aesthetic consistency.
Recording & Mix Characteristics
The Revelation set pairs a warm, full-bodied neck pickup (250 Gauss, 13.8 kΩ) with a brighter, more articulate bridge unit (300 Gauss, 13.5 kΩ). The slightly higher bridge resistance and gauss rating ensure balanced output across the pair, while the inductance and resonant frequency values position these pickups in a midrange-forward tonal sweet spot—ideal for blues, rock, and classic metal tracking without excessive shrillness or muddiness. In the mix, the neck position sits naturally behind other elements while maintaining clarity; the bridge delivers definition and presence for lead work and rhythm punch.
Studio Setup & Workflow
Solderless construction eliminates complex wiring, streamlining guitar swaps and session prep. The 4-wire plus shield configuration provides hum rejection and flexibility in wiring schemes, supporting quick reconfiguration if needed. The standard humbucker format suits any dual-humbucker cavity guitar, making these pickups a versatile choice for multi-instrument tracking or loaning gear between studio musicians.
Key Features
- Magnet Type: Alnico 2 (neck and bridge)
- Gauss Rating: 250 (neck) / 300 (bridge)
- DC Resistance: 13.8 kΩ (neck) / 13.5 kΩ (bridge)
- Inductance: 8.00 H (neck) / 7.16 H (bridge)
- Resonant Frequency: 3.25 kHz / Q 1.25 (neck) — 3.41 kHz / Q 1.36 (bridge)
- Impedance at Resonance: 78.4 kΩ (neck) / 112.5 kΩ (bridge)
- Configuration: Humbucker set (HH), 6-string
- Conductors: 4-wire plus shield
- Covering: Covered coils
- Connectivity: Solderless
- Active/Passive: Passive (no battery required)
- Finish: Brushed Gold
These pickups combine passive simplicity with refined electrical balance, delivering warm, articulate tones suitable for demanding recording sessions without active electronics or maintenance concerns.
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| Condition | New |
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At a Glance
The EMG Revelation Passive Humbucker Set brings classic warmth and articulation to your recordings with a balanced, vintage-leaning tonal character that sits naturally in a mix without coloration. Alnico 2 magnets and a midrange-forward resonance make these pickups versatile across blues, rock, studio sessions, and classic metal—no battery required, so you keep your signal chain simple and noise-free. Solderless wiring speeds up installation, letting you focus on capturing great tones rather than wrestling with complicated electronics.
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Blues, Rock, Classic Metal, Jazz, Studio Sessions |
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| Tonal character | Warm, full-bodied, articulate, vintage-leaning, midrange-forward |
| Less specialized for | Extreme Metal, Djent (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do these pickups require batteries or active electronics?
No. The Revelation set is fully passive, meaning they deliver their tone without batteries, active circuitry, or any external power source. Simply install and play.
Will these pickups work in my guitar?
Yes, if your guitar has a standard dual-humbucker cavity (HH configuration). The solderless 4-wire plus shield design fits any guitar built for passive humbuckers in that layout.
What genres and playing styles are these pickups designed for?
The Revelation set excels in blues, rock, classic metal, jazz, and studio sessions. They are not optimized for extreme metal or djent, where higher output and more aggressive presence are typical demands.
How do the neck and bridge pickups differ?
The neck pickup (250 Gauss, 13.8 kΩ) is warmer and more full-bodied, while the bridge pickup (300 Gauss, 13.5 kΩ) is brighter and more articulate. This balance ensures even response across both positions without muddiness or shrillness.
Do I need to solder these pickups in?
No. The solderless connectivity means you can connect them to your guitar's wiring harness without a soldering iron, making installation straightforward for most players.
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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