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product_id: 50186821
title: "EMG 60 Active Humbucker Guitar Pickup, Black"
brand: "emg"
price: "€ 250.80"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.nl/products/50186821-emg-60-active-humbucker-guitar-pickup-black
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# Ceramic magnets for bright treble High-output active humbucker No-solder Quik-Connect installation EMG 60 Active Humbucker Guitar Pickup, Black

**Brand:** emg
**Price:** € 250.80
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your tone game—unleash the crunch that commands the stage!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** EMG 60 Active Humbucker Guitar Pickup, Black by emg
- **How much does it cost?** € 250.80 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nl](https://www.desertcart.nl/products/50186821-emg-60-active-humbucker-guitar-pickup-black)

## Best For

- emg enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted emg brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Effortless upgrade:** Prewired with Quik-Connect™ system—install in under an hour, no soldering needed
- • **Powerful tonal punch:** Boosted mids, big lows & crisp highs for standout rhythm and lead tones
- • **Pro-grade reliability:** Trusted by metal legends like James Hetfield for iconic, signature crunch
- • **Rich harmonic sustain:** Close aperture coils deliver buttery overtones and extended note sustain
- • **Versatile sonic clarity:** Perfect neck pickup for clean blues to aggressive crunch, cutting through any mix

## Overview

The EMG 60 Active Humbucker Pickup combines ceramic magnets and close aperture coils to deliver a high-output, bright, and harmonically rich sound. Designed for easy installation with a solderless Quik-Connect system, it offers boosted mids, deep lows, and clear highs, making it ideal for rhythm and lead guitarists seeking professional-grade tone and sustain. Favored by top metal players, this pickup transforms your guitar with iconic clarity and punch.

## Description

While the EMG-60 still features the close aperture coils loaded with ceramic magnets for the brightest attack of any of our many humbucking models, this pickup also packs plenty of output with both clarity and cut through high end. The EMG-60 is incredible for rhythm guitar as metal and extreme players have discovered. James Hetfield's signature ESP models use EMG-60's because their distinctive crunch sets any rhythm player apart in the mix of a band that pumps a lot of mid-range from the stage. The EMG 60 packs plenty of output with a balance of tones that is clic-thick; boosted mids, big lows and fat highs. Featuring close aperture coils loaded with ceramic magnets, this model has rich tonal characteristics that gives full treble response for distinct single-note solos and buttery harmonic overtones to provide some serious meat to your playing. Traditionally used in the rhythm position for everything from clean bluesy tones to hard rocking crunchiness. Package Includes: EMG's exclusive Quik-Connect™ cable, prewired split shaft volume/tone control set, output jack, battery clip set, s & springs.

Review: The ultimate pickup, looks cool, sounds amazing - Sound wise, it's pointless me writing anything, EMG's reputation speaks for itself, if you want hot pickups, choose EMG. What type of EMG and where you install it (bridge or neck) is entirely up to you however I installed this at the bridge position on my LTD guitar to replace a stock active pickup. I naively thought that I could unplug the stock pickup and plug the EMG in - wrong. The stock pickup was hard wired into the guitar electronics so I only had one choice, rip it all out and put this one in from scratch. That's the bad news. The good news is that everything you need to install the pickup (assuming the pickup housing is the same) is in the box and even better, no soldering is required - all the electrical components snap into place securely. Wiring instructions are also included in the box and very clear and easy to follow. The wiring for a number of setups is included i.e. volume only, volume and tone, and combining with another pickup. I choose volume and tone installation and it took about 45 minutes to finish as I had to drill (very carefully) out the hole to make way for the power from the battery compartment to the main wiring compartment - whether you need to do so depends on what guitar you are adding this to. Talking of which, note that a battery IS NOT included in the box, you will need a 9v battery in order to make your pickup active. As soon as I was done, I got the strings back on, plugged it in and struggled to put the guitar down for a while as the sound was amazing as you'd expect.
Review: An unarguable archetypal sound - I bought my first EMG 81 shortly after they started making them, stuck it in my Strat as the only pickup and it gave me decades of use. For the last couple of years though I noticed a crackling sound and after much experimentation realised it was the pickup, not the rest of the wiring in my guitar. So this pickup shipped, complete with wiring and knobs for a whole variety of setups. My original pickup required soldering in the traditional way but EMG have worked hard to make soldering a thing of the past. They give a variety of instructions to configure the pickup whichever way you want. I just have the pickup, a volume knob and output jack. Plus a 9v battery. I wired the whole thing up, tightened the bolt holding the volume knob, plugged in and no sound came out. I quickly realised that when I'd tightened the bolt on the volume knob I'd spun it around detaching a wire. Plugged it back in and sound came out. I can't be sure if this new 81 sounds identical to the original it replaces, but it certainly sounds good. An aggressive lead guitar sound. Given that you get all the wiring with this pickup, plus the fact that it gives an unarguable archetypal sound, it's a real bargain.

## Features

- Packs plenty of output with a balance of thick, boosted mids, big lows and singing highs
- Features close aperture coils, similar to a mini-humbucker, for rich harmonic overtones with plenty of sustain
- Ceramic magnets offer a full treble response and loads of output great for distinct single-note solos
- Provides clarity and character to your guitar and works very well in the neck position
- Installs without the use of a soldering iron, making it easy to do at home

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000VTL3FG |
| Back Material Type | Metal |
| Back material type | Metal |
| Best Sellers Rank | 33,673 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 2,423 in Electric Guitar Parts |
| Body Material Type | Metal |
| Body material | Metal |
| Brand | EMG |
| Brand Name | EMG |
| Colour | BLACK |
| Connector Type | output jack |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 52 Reviews |
| Fretboard Material Type | Maple Wood |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00654330100048 |
| Guitar Bridge System | Fixed |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | H |
| Included Components | EMG Quik-Connect Cable, Pre-Wired Split Shaft Volume/Tone Control Set, Output Jack, Battery Clip Set, S and Springs |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Item Dimensions | 6.7 x 6 x 15.2 centimetres |
| Item Weight | 0.47 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | EMG Inc. |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 5766SETBKC |
| Material Type | Ceramic |
| Model Name | 60 |
| Model Number | 60 |
| Neck Material Type | Maple |
| Neck material type | Maple |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Set Name | EMG Pickup Sets |
| Size | 60 Black |
| Sound Profile | Bright, clear, rich in high frequencies |
| String Material Type | Ceramic |
| Top Material Type | Metal |
| Top material type | Metal |
| UPC | 654330100048 |
| Unit Count | 1 count |

## Product Details

- **Back material type:** Metal
- **Body material:** Metal
- **Brand:** EMG
- **Colour:** BLACK
- **Fretboard material type:** Maple Wood
- **Guitar bridge system:** Fixed
- **Guitar pick-up configuration:** H
- **Neck material type:** Maple
- **String material type:** Ceramic
- **Top material type:** Metal

## Images

![EMG 60 Active Humbucker Guitar Pickup, Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/819+OzAALeL.jpg)
![EMG 60 Active Humbucker Guitar Pickup, Black - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/319grpeowiL.jpg)
![EMG 60 Active Humbucker Guitar Pickup, Black - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41BAt-hsEKL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The ultimate pickup, looks cool, sounds amazing
*by M***G on 6 March 2016*

Sound wise, it's pointless me writing anything, EMG's reputation speaks for itself, if you want hot pickups, choose EMG. What type of EMG and where you install it (bridge or neck) is entirely up to you however I installed this at the bridge position on my LTD guitar to replace a stock active pickup. I naively thought that I could unplug the stock pickup and plug the EMG in - wrong. The stock pickup was hard wired into the guitar electronics so I only had one choice, rip it all out and put this one in from scratch. That's the bad news. The good news is that everything you need to install the pickup (assuming the pickup housing is the same) is in the box and even better, no soldering is required - all the electrical components snap into place securely. Wiring instructions are also included in the box and very clear and easy to follow. The wiring for a number of setups is included i.e. volume only, volume and tone, and combining with another pickup. I choose volume and tone installation and it took about 45 minutes to finish as I had to drill (very carefully) out the hole to make way for the power from the battery compartment to the main wiring compartment - whether you need to do so depends on what guitar you are adding this to. Talking of which, note that a battery IS NOT included in the box, you will need a 9v battery in order to make your pickup active. As soon as I was done, I got the strings back on, plugged it in and struggled to put the guitar down for a while as the sound was amazing as you'd expect.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An unarguable archetypal sound
*by M***S on 12 May 2015*

I bought my first EMG 81 shortly after they started making them, stuck it in my Strat as the only pickup and it gave me decades of use. For the last couple of years though I noticed a crackling sound and after much experimentation realised it was the pickup, not the rest of the wiring in my guitar. So this pickup shipped, complete with wiring and knobs for a whole variety of setups. My original pickup required soldering in the traditional way but EMG have worked hard to make soldering a thing of the past. They give a variety of instructions to configure the pickup whichever way you want. I just have the pickup, a volume knob and output jack. Plus a 9v battery. I wired the whole thing up, tightened the bolt holding the volume knob, plugged in and no sound came out. I quickly realised that when I'd tightened the bolt on the volume knob I'd spun it around detaching a wire. Plugged it back in and sound came out. I can't be sure if this new 81 sounds identical to the original it replaces, but it certainly sounds good. An aggressive lead guitar sound. Given that you get all the wiring with this pickup, plus the fact that it gives an unarguable archetypal sound, it's a real bargain.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It’s awesome
*by C***S on 4 July 2023*

Love this. If you want that modern rock/metal sound then these are amazing. These into a 5150 or Dual Rectifier or similar is THE sound of modern metal. It’s detailed, clean, nicely forward in the mids and has that ‘really thick without being fizzy’ tone you are looking for. In the bridge it rolls off the bass nicely clearing up all the low end mud. Battery life seems fine though remember to unplug the cable when you finish! You only have to look at a who’s who of users to know what it does, Metallica, Rammstein, a hundred other top tier acts. It’s taken a decent guitar with so-so pickups and made it a high end guitar. If you use amp modelling, it’ll transform the sound of those from “Hmmm it’s ok” to “Hell yes!”.

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*Last updated: 2026-08-10*