What's included in the box?

The 58X ships with the pickup, 25K volume potentiometer, active tone pot, battery bus, stereo output jack, mounting screws, springs, pickup cable, connect cables, output cable, and battery cable. Everything you need for installation is supplied.

Do I need soldering experience to install this?

No. The EMG solderless installation system eliminates solder joints entirely, making it accessible for mid-career upgrades and future maintenance or relocation without technical hurdles.

How long does the battery last?

The 58X has low power consumption that optimizes battery longevity, and the solderless system simplifies battery replacement when needed.

Can I run long cable distances from my pedalboard or interface without signal loss?

Yes. The low-impedance output is specifically designed to permit extended cable distances without signal degradation, so your rig stays clean regardless of how far your cables run.

Is the active tone control useful, or just a gimmick?

The active VLPF (Variable Low-Pass Filter) tone control rolls off high frequencies on demand, letting you dial anything from surgical clarity to warm, compressed sustain—no pickup swap required. It's a real tonal tool for refining your sound across songs or takes.

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.

EMG 58X Long Shaft Active Humbucker Pickup in White

The EMG 58X is a modern active humbucker built for articulate, controlled aggression with minimal noise—ideal for high-gain work and gigging players who need dependable output night after night. Its compact form factor and solderless installation system make it accessible for mid-career upgrades, while the X-series preamp delivers the headroom and dynamic range that cut through live mixes and track cleanly in the studio.

Active Electronics & Tone Shaping

Built around an Alnico magnet paired with two steel bars, the 58X captures detail without sacrificing punch—exactly what you need onstage. The active tone control (VLPF) rolls off high frequencies on demand, allowing you to dial in anything from surgical clarity to warm, compressed sustain without swapping pickups mid-set.

Installation & System Design

The solderless installation system eliminates solder joints—a major failure point in active systems—and simplifies future maintenance or relocation on the road. Low-impedance output means long cable runs to your pedalboard or interface introduce zero signal degradation, while minimal power draw extends battery life between changes, keeping you gigging longer between swaps.

Key Features

Alnico magnet with dual steel bar cores
EMG X-series preamp with increased dynamic range and headroom
Active Tone Control (VLPF) for high-frequency roll-off
Solderless installation system
Low-impedance output permits extended cable distances without signal loss
Includes 25K volume potentiometer and active tone pot
Battery bus, stereo output jack, and two pickup in/out bus included
Mounting screws, springs, pickup cable, connect cables, output cable, and battery cable supplied
Low power consumption optimizes battery longevity

The 58X combines refined preamp topology with straightforward solderless wiring and genuine tonal flexibility—a workhorse for players who demand clarity, control, and road-tested reliability.

Best suited for	Metal, Hard Rock, Progressive, Studio Sessions, High-Gain Applications
Tonal character	Articulate, controlled, punchy, minimal noise, dynamic range
Less specialized for	Blues, Jazz, Folk (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily)
Skill level	Intermediate / Advanced / Professional