Detail 01
External plug-on preamp
Cleans up output noise while retaining passive character, according to EMG.
Product detailSKU #1500000395042
EMGRetro Active Fat 55 Set Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A classic-looking, Alnico-equipped humbucker set pairing passive character with a plug-on preamp for low-noise operation.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players seeking fat, warm lows with clear highs
- Blues riffs and overdriven solos
- Players who want a completely solderless pickup set
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who do not want an external preamp
- Players seeking a conventional soldered pickup installation
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
Alnico magnets
Used in traditional open-coil bobbins; EMG describes the result as fat, warm lows with high-end clarity.
Detail 03
Completely solderless
The set is designed for solderless installation.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a black Retro Active Fat 55 set.
- 02The set uses a newly designed external plug-on preamp.
- 03It is described as completely solderless.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the Retro Active Fat 55 a passive pickup?
Yes. EMG describes it as a passive pickup with the benefits of active technology.
02Does it include a preamp?
Yes. The set uses a newly designed external plug-on preamp.
03What tones is it described for?
EMG says it can sit back in a blues riff or rise to an overdriven solo.
04What color is this set?
Black.
Reference
Full specifications
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