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EMG Super 77 Neck Retro Active Humbucker Pickup in Zebra vs EMG Fat 55 Bridge Retro Active Humbucker Pickup in Zebra
The Super 77 Neck is a neck-position pickup designed for articulate, dynamic playing with a higher midrange focus (3.12 kHz), while the Fat 55 Bridge is a bridge-position pickup engineered for aggressive attack and harmonic complexity with a lower midrange character (2.8 kHz). Choose the Super 77 Neck if you need clarity and controlled response in the neck position; choose the Fat 55 Bridge if you want punch and presence in the bridge position.
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EMG Super 77 Neck Retro Active Humbucker Pickup in Zebra
EMG Fat 55 Bridge Retro Active Humbucker Pickup in Zebra
Specs side by side
| EMG Super 77 Neck Retro Active Humbucker Pickup in Zebra | EMG Fat 55 Bridge Retro Active Humbucker Pickup in Zebra | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $109.00 | $109.00 |
| Brand | EMG Pickups | EMG Pickups |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose EMG Super 77 Neck Retro Active Humbucker Pickup in Zebra
- ✓ Higher resonant frequency (3.12 kHz) delivers sharper articulation and clarity
- ✓ Ceramic magnet construction paired with focused midrange ideal for modern metal and djent
- ✓ Neck-position voicing maintains dynamic response without drowning out bridge pickup
Why choose EMG Fat 55 Bridge Retro Active Humbucker Pickup in Zebra
- ✓ Alnico 5 magnet adds harmonic complexity and vintage character alongside modern punch
- ✓ Lower resonant frequency (2.8 kHz) emphasizes body and aggression for heavy rhythms
- ✓ Bridge-position output balances presence with controlled volume for two-pickup systems
Frequently asked questions
Can I use these pickups together in the same guitar?
Yes. The Super 77 Neck and Fat 55 Bridge are designed as complementary position-specific pickups. Both operate on a single 9V battery with 350 microamps draw, delivering 715 hours of battery life when paired together.
What is the output difference between these pickups?
Both pickups deliver 4.0–4.25 V nominal output and peak at 8.0 V on hard strum, making them evenly matched in presence. The difference lies in tone shaping: the Super 77 Neck emphasizes clarity through a higher resonant frequency, while the Fat 55 Bridge prioritizes harmonic density through a lower resonant frequency and Alnico magnet.
Which is better for drop tunings and heavy metal?
The Fat 55 Bridge excels in the bridge position for drop tunings and heavy metal, offering aggressive attack and tight definition. If you want a complete two-pickup system for metal, pair it with the Super 77 Neck for balanced articulation across both positions.
Are these pickups noisy?
Both pickups feature exceptionally low noise floors—the Super 77 Neck at -98 dB and the Fat 55 Bridge at -102 dB—ensuring clean, hum-free operation even in electrically noisy environments or high-gain rigs.