Is this pickup right for metal and progressive music?

Yes—the EMG 57-7H is engineered specifically for metal, progressive, djent, and extended-range styles. Its punchy mids, tight low end, and articulate pick attack are designed to cut through dense tunings and aggressive playing without sacrificing clarity.

What comes in the box?

The package includes the pickup itself, a 25k volume pot, a 25k tone pot, battery bus, stereo output jack, two-pickup bus, mounting screws and springs, and a pickup cable—everything needed to set up a complete active system.

Do I need soldering experience to install this?

No. The solderless installation system simplifies mounting without rewiring expertise, making it accessible for intermediate players and above who want to upgrade without professional help.

How does the EMG 57-7H compare to the Seymour Duncan Blackouts 7-String or Fishman Fluence Modern 7-String?

All three are active designs for extended-range instruments. The EMG 57-7H emphasizes punchy mids and articulate pick definition, while competitors may prioritize different tone shades—consult spec sheets and demo recordings to match your preferred midrange character and aggression level.

Can I use this in a multi-pickup configuration?

Yes. The included two-pickup bus accommodates multi-pickup setups, so you can pair this bridge pickup with an EMG neck model or other active pickup in the same guitar.

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. On this item that is roughly $10 less out the door than the same listed price at a national retailer or on a marketplace. 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 Chrome

The EMG 57-7H is built for 7-string bridge duty, delivering the articulate mids and tight low-end response that cuts through dense tunings. This active humbucker brings classic EMG character to extended-range instruments—punchy, focused, and aggressive enough for modern metal and prog without losing clarity across all seven strings.

Tone & Electronics

Alnico V magnets paired with steel pole pieces define the EMG sound: punchy mids, controlled treble, and articulate pick attack that sits right in the mix on stage. The active circuit holds consistent output and impedance whether you're fingerstyle nuancing or driving hard-struck rhythm work through heavy 7-string tunings, keeping your dynamics responsive and your tone stable through a full set.

Design & Build

The brushed chrome finish fits modern instrument aesthetics while the solderless installation system gets you wired fast—no soldering required. The system ships complete with volume and tone pots, battery bus, stereo output jack, two-pickup bus, mounting hardware, and pickup cable, so you have everything needed to set up an active electronics platform right out of the box.

Key Features

Active humbucker design for 7-string guitars
Bridge position configuration
Alnico V magnets with steel pole pieces
Brushed chrome finish
Solderless installation system
1 × 25k volume pot included
1 × 25k tone pot included
Battery bus and stereo output jack included
Two-pickup in/out bus for multi-pickup configurations
Mounting screws, springs, and pickup cable included
Width: 4.00 inches
Height: 1.00 inch

The EMG 57-7H integrates into active systems and delivers the aggressive, controlled tone that modern extended-range metal and progressive players rely on night after night.