Detail 01
Ceramic magnets and close-aperture coils
EMG describes this configuration as delivering the brightest attack among its humbucking models.
Product detailSKU #1273887998292
EMGEMG-60 Humbucking Active Guitar Pickup Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A ceramic active humbucker with EMG’s brightest humbucker attack, strong output, clarity, and high-end cut.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rhythm players seeking distinctive crunch and mix-cutting high end
- Metal and extreme players
- Players wanting a clear yet fat lead tone
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who do not want an active pickup
- Players seeking a less bright attack
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
2.95 kHz resonant frequency
The resonance peak is described as higher, with a steeper resonance slope than other EMG models.
Detail 03
10 kOhms output impedance
The listed output impedance is 10 kOhms.
Detail 04
-89 dBV output noise at 60 Hz
The listed 60 Hz output-noise figure is -89 dBV.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is an active pickup with 80 microamps of current draw at 9V.
- 02Its described voice emphasizes bright attack, clarity, high-end cut, and a higher resonance peak.
- 03It supports up to 27 V DC and lists a 3,000-hour battery life.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the EMG-60 an active pickup?
Yes. It is an active humbucking guitar pickup.
02What magnet does the EMG-60 use?
Ceramic.
03What playing roles is it described for?
It is described as effective for rhythm guitar and as a clear, fat lead pickup.
04Which artist is directly associated with EMG-60s in the supplied data?
James Hetfield; his signature ESP models are stated to use EMG-60s.
Reference
Full specifications
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