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EMG P60 Long Shaft Active P90-Size Humbucker Pickup in White vs EMG 58 Long Shaft Active Humbucker Pickup in Ivory
The P60 is a compact P90-style pickup optimized for aggressive high-gain metal and hard rock with punchy treble emphasis, while the 58 is a full-size humbucker hybrid offering balanced transparency and dynamic range suited to progressive music and studio work. Choose the P60 for cutting clarity in distorted contexts; pick the 58 for articulate, noise-free performance across cleaner and driven tones alike.
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EMG P60 Long Shaft Active P90-Size Humbucker Pickup in White
EMG 58 Long Shaft Active Humbucker Pickup in Ivory
Specs side by side
| EMG P60 Long Shaft Active P90-Size Humbucker Pickup in White | EMG 58 Long Shaft Active Humbucker Pickup in Ivory | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| Brand | EMG Pickups | EMG Pickups |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose EMG P60 Long Shaft Active P90-Size Humbucker Pickup in White
- ✓ P90-style compact housing fits tight control plate spaces
- ✓ Ceramic magnet delivers extended treble and aggressive cutting clarity
- ✓ Long shaft solves retrofit and custom-build potentiometer depth issues
Why choose EMG 58 Long Shaft Active Humbucker Pickup in Ivory
- ✓ Alnico magnet with steel bars balances treble and bass for versatility
- ✓ Hybrid single-coil clarity plus humbucker body suits progressive and studio applications
- ✓ Extremely low noise floor (−100 dB) eliminates hum in complex rigs
Frequently asked questions
Which pickup works better for metal?
The P60 is explicitly voiced for metal and high-gain with aggressive output and extended treble for cutting through distortion. The 58 is also suitable for metal but offers more balanced tone, making it better for genres like progressive metal where dynamic range and clarity matter equally.
Are both truly solderless?
Yes. The P60 includes a complete solderless install system with matched potentiometers, battery bus, and quick connectors. The 58 also features a 100% solderless quick-connect wiring system, eliminating solder joints entirely.
What's the main tonal difference?
The P60 emphasizes punchy, articulate treble with a 2.20 MHz resonant frequency optimized for aggression. The 58 balances treble and bass using Alnico magnets, delivering single-coil clarity combined with humbucker sustain and body—a more neutral, responsive character.
Does battery life differ significantly?
The P58 explicitly states approximately 600 hours of runtime on a standard 9V battery. The P60 operates on 9V–27V but does not specify runtime; operating voltage flexibility may provide longer life if you use higher voltage supplies, but runtime is not guaranteed.