EMG Super 77 Retro Active Humbucker Pickup Set in Zebra
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- Brand new in original box
- Full EMG manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- EMG5965
Description
EMG Super 77 Retro Active Humbucker Pickup Set in Zebra
The EMG Super 77 captures classic humbucker character through modern active electronics, delivering controlled, low-noise performance across both positions. Ceramic magnets and copper-wound construction provide the harmonic foundation for articulate recording, while solderless connectivity means rapid integration into your session setup without invasive modifications. The retro zebra finish adds visual character to tracking chains and equipment racks.
Tone & Recording Performance
Ceramic magnets and open-coil passive pickups with plug-on preamp architecture yield tight, articulate capture with minimal interference. The neck pickup produces 4.25V at standard vibration with an 8.0V maximum and -98 dB noise floor, cutting through dense mixes without harshness; the bridge pickup delivers 4.0V standard and -96 dB noise characteristics, calibrated to distinct resonant frequencies—3.12 kHz neck, 2.33 kHz bridge—for balanced harmonic separation in multitrack sessions.
Setup & Session Integration
Quik-Connect headers and mating cables eliminate soldering entirely, enabling rapid changeovers between tracking sessions or mic placements. The system runs on a single 9V battery at 350 microamps draw, delivering approximately 715 hours of battery life—easily spanning extended recording days—and supports supply voltages up to 27V DC for enhanced headroom during hot takes or high-output material. All necessary potentiometers, switching components, and cabling arrive ready to complete a functional two-pickup installation.
Key Features
- Ceramic magnets with copper wound construction
- HH configuration (2 humbucker set)
- Neck pickup: 3.1K DC resistance, 3.12 kHz resonant frequency, 4.25V output, -98 dB noise floor
- Bridge pickup: 3.1K DC resistance, 2.33 kHz resonant frequency, 4.0V output, -96 dB noise floor
- Solderless Quik-Connect header system for tool-free installation
- Includes 2 × 25k volume pots and 2 × 25k tone pots
- Battery bus, stereo output jack, and two-pickup in/out bus included
- Mounting screws, springs, pickup cables, connection cables, output cable, and battery cable supplied
- 9V operation at 350 microamps with approximately 715-hour battery life
- Maximum supply voltage: 27V DC
- Zebra finish in retro open-coil style
The Super 77 pairs straightforward active electronics with classic tonal characteristics, making it reliable for producers and engineers seeking passive-voice humbucker response without permanent modifications to tracking instruments.
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| Condition | New |
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At a Glance
The EMG Super 77 Retro Active Humbucker Set captures warm, balanced harmonic response with controlled output and low noise across both positions—ideal for recording hard rock and metal without the noise floor getting in the way. The neck and bridge pickups are calibrated to distinct resonant frequencies (3.12 kHz and 2.33 kHz respectively) for clear separation in the mix, and solderless Quik-Connect headers make retrofitting into your tracking guitar fast and reversible. All wiring, pots, and cables ship with the set, so you're ready to dial in tones in the studio immediately.
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Hard Rock, Metal, Rock, Gigging |
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| Tonal character | Controlled output, low noise, balanced harmonic response, classic humbucker character, warm midrange |
| Less specialized for | Jazz, Folk (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to solder these pickups into my guitar?
No. The Super 77 uses EMG's Quik-Connect solderless header system, eliminating the need for soldering or heavy modification. The included cables and mating connectors allow tool-free installation and removal.
How long will the battery last?
At standard 9V operation drawing 350 microamps, expect approximately 715 hours of playing time per battery. The system also supports up to 27V DC for enhanced headroom if you prefer external power.
What's included in the set?
The set includes both neck and bridge humbuckers, two 25k volume potentiometers, two 25k tone potentiometers, battery bus, stereo output jack, all pickup and connection cables, mounting screws, springs, and a battery cable—everything needed for a complete two-pickup installation.
How do the neck and bridge pickups differ?
The neck pickup delivers 4.25V at standard vibration with a 3.12 kHz resonant peak and -98 dB noise floor; the bridge pickup outputs 4.0V with a 2.33 kHz resonant peak and -96 dB noise floor. This tuning provides balanced harmonic response between the two positions.
What genres are these pickups best for?
The Super 77 excels in hard rock, metal, and rock styles, delivering controlled output and low noise for tight, aggressive tones. They are not designed for jazz or folk applications.
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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