Is this pickup active, and what does that mean for my rig?

Yes, the 57-7 is active and runs on a battery bus included with the pickup. Active operation eliminates hum and noise common to passive designs, delivering consistent output and signal integrity even during extended play sessions or in electrically noisy venues.

Will this fit my seven-string guitar?

The 57-7 is designed specifically for seven-string instruments and features 61mm pole piece spacing to align properly with seven-string bridges. The soapbar form factor (3.5 x 1.5 inches) integrates into modern extended-range guitar designs, though you should confirm your guitar's bridge can accommodate a soapbar pickup.

What kind of tone should I expect?

Expect tight low end, focused articulation, and controlled sustain with high output and aggressive clarity. The Alnico V magnet and steel pole pieces are optimized for extended-range playing and work best in metal, djent, and progressive styles; it is not voiced for jazz, blues, or folk.

How hard is installation?

The 57-7 uses a solderless installation system and comes with mounting screws, pickup cable, connect cables, output cable, and battery cable, streamlining setup. However, you should have basic guitar electronics knowledge or consult a technician if you are unfamiliar with wiring multi-pickup systems or active electronics.

Can I run this with another EMG pickup?

Yes, the pickup includes a two-pickup in/out bus designed to accommodate multi-pickup configurations without impedance mismatches, allowing flexible setups with a neck-position or dual-pickup system.

Do I pay sales tax on this order?

We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.

EMG 57-7 Active Soapbar Pickup in Black

The EMG 57-7 is a bridge-position active humbucker engineered for seven-string rigs that need tight, articulate response and controlled sustain on stage. Its compact soapbar form factor fits modern instrument designs while the active circuit locks in consistent output and cuts through hum—essential when you're running extended range in a live mix. Players count on this pickup to deliver clarity without sacrificing the aggression needed for aggressive playing styles.

Active Electronics & Output

This active pickup runs off the included battery bus and stereo output jack, eliminating the hum and signal degradation that can plague passive designs during performances. The 25k volume and tone potentiometers, combined with the two-pickup in/out bus, let you dial in your tone and accommodate multi-pickup configurations without impedance issues—critical when you're chasing that perfect live tone.

Construction & Installation

Built with Alnico V magnets and steel pole pieces, the 57-7 delivers focused magnetic response optimized for seven-string instruments and built to withstand touring. The solderless installation system and included connect cables, output cable, and pickup cable mean faster setup and fewer points of failure on the road, while the 61mm pole piece spacing ensures proper alignment on seven-string bridges.

Key Features

Active humbucker pickup for bridge position
Alnico V magnet with steel pole pieces
Soapbar form factor (3.5 x 1.5 inches extended series cap)
61mm pole piece spacing for seven-string compatibility
Solderless installation
25k volume potentiometer included
25k tone potentiometer included
Battery bus and stereo output jack
Two-pickup in/out bus for multi-pickup setups
Includes mounting screws, pickup cable, connect cables, output cable, and battery cable
Manufactured in the United States
Model number: 2400.00

The 57-7 combines proven active-pickup reliability with the focused output modern extended-range instruments demand.