EMG 58X Long Shaft Active Humbucker Pickup in Black
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- Brand new in original box
- Full EMG manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- EMG3524
Description
EMG 58X Long Shaft Active Humbucker Pickup in Black
The EMG 58X delivers a fat, round classic humbucker tone with the clarity and responsiveness of EMG's X series active circuitry. This high-output pickup excels in heavy playing styles while maintaining articulation across the frequency spectrum, making it a reliable choice for stage and studio work where both power and definition matter.
Tone & Active Electronics
Built around an Alnico magnet with two steel bars, the 58X produces a warm, open tone characteristic of classic humbucker designs, enhanced by increased dynamic range and headroom from the X series preamp. The integrated active tone control (VLPF) lets you attenuate high frequencies on the fly, giving you sculpting capability without sacrificing the pickup's inherent musicality—essential for cutting through live mixes or dialing in the perfect studio voice.
Installation & Components
The solderless installation system streamlines wiring and reduces setup time, while the included potentiometers and output jack are pre-configured for plug-and-play integration. This pickup ships complete with all necessary hardware: two 25k volume potentiometers, one 25k tone potentiometer, battery bus, stereo output jack, mounting screws, springs, and connecting cables.
Key Features
- High-output active humbucker design
- Alnico magnet with two steel bars
- Fat, round classic tone with increased openness
- X series preamp with expanded dynamic range and headroom
- Active tone control (VLPF) for high-frequency attenuation
- Solderless installation system
- Includes 2x 25k volume potentiometers (short shaft, 10 mm thread length)
- Includes 25k tone potentiometer (short shaft, 10 mm thread length)
- Complete with battery bus, stereo output jack, mounting screws, springs, and cables
- Black finish
The EMG 58X combines traditional humbucker warmth with modern active control, making it a solid investment for players upgrading their tone architecture.
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| Condition | New |
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At a Glance
The EMG 58X is a high-output active humbucker that blends classic, fat humbucker warmth with the clarity and responsiveness of EMG's X series preamp—ideal for metal, hard rock, and heavy blues players who need both power and articulation without sacrificing definition. The solderless installation, integrated active tone control, and complete hardware package make it a straightforward drop-in upgrade for bridge or neck position. Choose it if you want a pickup that holds tight in saturated tones while staying open and musical across heavy playing styles.
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Metal, Hard Rock, Progressive, Heavy Blues |
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| Tonal character | Fat, round, warm, high-output, articulate |
| Less specialized for | Traditional Jazz, Folk (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included in the box, and do I need extra wiring parts?
The EMG 58X ships complete: two 25k volume potentiometers, one 25k tone potentiometer, battery bus, stereo output jack, mounting screws, springs, and connecting cables. The solderless installation system means you won't need a soldering iron, and all components are pre-configured for plug-and-play integration.
Is this pickup suitable for jazz or traditional styles?
The 58X is optimized for metal, hard rock, progressive, and heavy blues—it excels in high-gain and aggressive playing contexts. It's not recommended for traditional jazz or folk music, where its high-output character and active circuitry would be mismatched to the genre's tonal expectations.
How does the active tone control work?
The integrated VLPF (Variable Low-Pass Filter) active tone control lets you attenuate high frequencies, giving you real-time sculpting capability during playing or recording without losing the pickup's inherent musicality and definition.
What's the difference between the 58X and EMG's 81/85 pickups?
The 58X uses Alnico magnets with two steel bars for a warmer, rounder classic humbucker tone, while the 81/85 models emphasize tighter, more aggressive responses. The 58X excels in styles where openness and musicality matter alongside power; the 81/85 favor extreme saturation and tightness.
Can I use this in both bridge and neck position?
Yes, the 58X is voiced to work well in either bridge or neck position. The high output and fat tone work for aggressive bridge use, and the warm, open character also pairs well as a neck pickup for complex voicings and smoother lead tones.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
Sales tax is collected only on orders shipped to California; orders shipped to any other US state are not charged sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. Marketplaces collect sales tax as the facilitator in most states, so the same listed price can cost more there. Buyers remain responsible for any use tax their state applies. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included.
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