What genres and playing styles is the EMG 57-7H built for?

This pickup excels in metal, djent, progressive rock, fusion, and other contexts where aggressive midrange punch and articulation are priorities. It is not voiced for jazz, blues, or country styles.

Is this pickup a drop-in fit for any 7-string guitar?

The 57-7H is designed specifically for bridge positions on 7-string guitars with standard EMG mounting dimensions. Confirm your guitar's pickup cavity dimensions and bridge-position spacing before ordering.

Does this active pickup require special wiring or soldering?

No—it features solderless installation with integrated 1 × 25k volume pot, 1 × 25k tone pot, 1 × stereo output jack, and 1 × battery bus for straightforward, tool-free integration into any harness.

What tone character should I expect?

Expect a focused, midrange-forward voice with tight low-end definition, responsive treble, and smooth high output designed to maintain articulation and sustain in dense mixes. The Alnico V magnet and steel pole pieces deliver controlled aggression without sacrificing clarity.

Does the active circuit need a battery?

Yes—the active circuit requires battery power. The pickup includes a battery bus for clean power management and integration.

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 57-7H Active Humbucker Pickup in Black

The EMG 57-7H is built for 7-string bridge positions where you need aggressive, articulate midrange that cuts through the mix without muddying the lows. This active humbucker delivers the focused punch and sustain that made EMG a studio workhorse, scaled for extended-range instruments with tight low-end definition and responsive treble that stands up on stage night after night.

Tone & Electronics

Alnico V magnets paired with steel pole pieces give the 57-7H a midrange-forward character that thrives in rock, metal, and fusion—the kind of articulation that lets every note breathe in a dense mix. The active circuit runs on battery power and ships with integrated electronics—1 × 25k volume pot, 1 × 25k tone pot, and 1 × stereo output jack—for straightforward wiring into your 7-string platform.

Installation & Setup

Solderless installation means faster pickup swaps without breaking out the iron. Sized and designed for the bridge position on 7-string electrics, the 57-7H mounts with standard EMG dimensions and includes a battery bus for clean, reliable power delivery in the field.

Key Features

Alnico V magnets and steel pole pieces
Active humbucker design
Bridge position for 7-string guitars
Solderless installation
1 × 25k volume potentiometer
1 × 25k tone potentiometer
1 × stereo output jack
1 × battery bus
Black finish
Width: 4.00 in, Height: 1.00 in, Depth: 8.00 in
DC Resistance: 10K

The EMG 57-7H gives 7-string players the controlled, focused output and quick installation they need in a bridge pickup built for touring reliability.