EMG S4 Passive Single Coil Pickup in Black
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- Brand new in original box
- Full EMG manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- EMG2093
Description
EMG S4 Passive Single Coil Pickup in Black
The EMG S4 is a versatile passive single-coil pickup engineered for recording applications where traditional tonal character and low noise floor matter. Its rail design with ceramic magnets captures articulate, balanced response across neck, middle, and bridge positions, making it ideal for retrofitting into existing instruments or completing comprehensive pickup replacements on solid-body guitars destined for the studio.
Design & Construction
Built with a rail design featuring adjacent coils and ceramic magnets, the S4 delivers consistent output and rejection of electromagnetic interference through full shielding—a critical advantage in controlled recording environments. The solid pickup cover cap preserves tonal clarity during capture, and the 6.7 kOhm DC resistance ensures clean impedance matching with standard guitar wiring and preamp inputs, minimizing signal degradation in the signal chain.
Studio Integration & Setup
The S4 integrates rapidly into existing instruments via solderless quick-connect connectors, streamlining session prep and allowing quick instrument swaps in the studio. Included mounting screws, springs, pickup cable, and connector cables provide everything needed for installation in neck, middle, or bridge positions on most single-coil-compatible instruments, enabling flexible configuration for tracking different parts or tonal approaches within a session.
Key Features
- Rail design with adjacent coils for balanced response
- Ceramic magnet construction
- Passive design—no active electronics or batteries required
- DC resistance: 6.7 kOhm
- Fully shielded for noise reduction
- Compatible with neck, middle, and bridge positions
- Solid pickup cover cap included
- Solderless quick-connect connectors for fast installation
- Includes mounting screws and springs
- Pickup cable and connector cables supplied
The S4 combines traditional passive-pickup reliability with EMG's engineering, offering a straightforward upgrade path for producers and engineers seeking transparent recording character without active circuitry dependencies.
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At a Glance
The EMG S4 is a passive single-coil pickup that captures articulate, balanced tone with reduced hum, making it ideal for recording rock, blues, country, and indie tracks where traditional single-coil character sits well in a mix. Its 6.7 kOhm impedance and full shielding ensure consistent, clean output through your interface and preamp chain, and the solderless connectors make swapping it in and out of a session guitar fast and hassle-free. Choose it when you need reliable, hum-free single-coil tone without the complexity or power draw of active electronics.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Country
- ✓ Indie
- ✓ Pop
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Beginner · Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the rail design do differently from a traditional single-coil?
The rail design with adjacent coils and ceramic magnets provides balanced response across all three positions while reducing hum through full shielding, making it quieter than many vintage single-coil designs without sacrificing articulate tone.
Do I need to solder this pickup in, or can I install it myself?
The S4 uses solderless quick-connect connectors, so no soldering is required. It includes mounting screws, springs, pickup cable, and connector cables—everything needed for a straightforward installation in any single-coil position.
Will this pickup work in any guitar, or are there compatibility limits?
The S4 fits most single-coil-compatible solid-body guitars in neck, middle, or bridge positions. Verify that your guitar has standard single-coil routing before purchasing, as the pickup is designed as a direct retrofit.
What genres is this pickup best suited for?
The S4 excels in rock, blues, country, indie, and pop—anywhere traditional single-coil character and articulate tone are valued. It is not recommended for metal or djent styles, which typically demand higher output or active electronics.
How does the 6.7 kOhm resistance affect my tone and amp settings?
The 6.7 kOhm DC resistance ensures balanced impedance matching with standard guitar wiring and amplifier inputs, so you won't need to adjust your amp or tone stack—it integrates transparently into your existing signal chain.
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