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While the EMG-60 humbucker still features the close aperture coils loaded with ceramic magnets for the brightest attack of any of EMG's many humbucking models, this pickup also packs plenty of output with both clarity and cut through high end. The EMG-60 guitar pickup is incredible for rhythm guitar as metal and extreme players have discovered. James Hetfield's signature ESP models use EMG-60s because their distinctive crunch sets any rhythm player apart in the mix of a band that pumps a lot of midrange from the stage.

With a distinctive tone for soloing, the 60 works perfectly as a clear, yet fat lead pickup. The resonance slope is steeper but the peak is higher than other EMG models. The EMG-60 pickup is the result of a lot of input from various people. It is probably the most versatile humbucking pickup EMG makes, but doesn't get the recognition it deserves.
EMG EMG-60 Humbucking Active Guitar Pickup Black

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  • Package includes:
  • EMG's exclusive Quik-Connect cable
  • Prewired split shaft volume/tone control set
  • Output jack
  • Battery clip set
  • Screws and springs

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  • Resonant Frequency: 2.95kHz
  • Magnet Type: Ceramic
  • Output Voltage (String): 1.25
  • Output Voltage (Strum): 3.5
  • Output Noise @ 60Hz: -89dBV
  • Output Impedance: 10kOhms
  • Current @ 9V: 80 microamps
  • Battery Life: 3,000 hours
  • Maximum Supply: 27V DC

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Reviewed by 14 customers

  • Best neck pickup ever!!!

    5

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    submitted4 years ago

    bySam

    fromKent, wa

    Its smooth and subtle for cleans and for dirty its almost buttery in tone

  • Yes definitely I buy this product again

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byDanny

    fromFlorida

    For many years in one of my guitars.

  • Love this pickup

    4

    submitted4 years ago

    byJeremy

    fromJackson, Missouri

    Put this in my les Paul sounds incredible

  • Excellent Neck position pickup

    5

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    submitted7 years ago

    byJohn

    fromUndisclosed

    Purchased this for my daily player that originally was fitted with dual EMG-81. The sound, although excellent, was just not throaty enough. Adding the EMG-60 replacing the neck mounted 81 was a no brainer. The sound is exactly what I was looking for, still experimenting with the height, this pickup has the growl you expect if that is what you are looking for.

  • awesome

    5

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    submitted8 years ago

    byMichael

    fromundisclosed

    I bought this for my son's dean vendetta, installed in the neck with an 81 in the bridge. it has the sound he wanted, installation was easy.

  • I would definitely buy this for all my guitars.

    5

    submitted8 years ago

    byCesar

    fromTustin, California

    This definitely deserves more than 5 stars. Forget about all that stuff about "the 60 is only for rhythm players" if it's in the Neck position, this thing is versatile in all areas (especially solos) so smooth and warm and just sounds amazing.

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  • submitted4 years ago

    asked bySam

    fromSparks NV

    Can you put this pickup in a guitar with a single volume & tone knob?

    Can you put this pickup in a guitar with a single volume & tone knob?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    It would depend on the guitar. You would need room to install the battery pack if the guitar doesn't already have one.