What skill level do I need to install this pickup?

The 60-7XH uses passive-mount specifications and installs directly into standard 7-string guitar cavities without routing or wiring modifications, making it accessible to intermediate players comfortable with basic pickup swaps. Professional or advanced players will find installation straightforward.

Is this pickup right for blues or jazz?

No. The 60-7XH is designed specifically for metal, progressive, and extended-range applications where articulate definition and tight lows matter. Its reduced low-end bloom and punchy character are optimized for high-gain and clarity-focused genres, not the softer, warmer tones favored in blues and jazz.

How does the active circuitry benefit my rig?

Active electronics deliver consistent output and low impedance, ensuring stable signal transmission and minimal noise even with heavily shielded environments, long cable runs, or stacked gain stages. You get reliable, clean tracking for modern high-gain applications.

What makes the close-aperture coil design important for 7-string?

The compact coil configuration focuses string definition and separation across the wider frequency range of extended-range instruments, preventing the low-end bloom that can muddy individual strings in drop tunings. The result is a punchy, defined character where each note cuts through.

Can I compare this to other 7-string active pickups?

Comparable models include the Seymour Duncan Pegasus 7-String, Fishman Fluence Modern 7-String, and DiMarzio D-Activator 7. The 60-7XH emphasizes tight lows and articulate response, making it a strong choice if you prioritize clarity and minimal noise in high-gain settings.

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 60-7XH 7-String Active Humbucker Pickup in Black Chrome

The EMG 60-7XH is a purpose-built active humbucker designed for extended-range 7-string instruments, delivering tight, articulate response across a wider frequency range than traditional six-string pickups. Its compact close-aperture coil design provides focused string definition and controlled harmonic content, making it an ideal choice for modern metal, progressive, and high-gain applications where clarity and separation matter on stage.

Tone & Electronics

This active humbucker uses ceramic magnets and a close-aperture coil configuration similar to mini-humbucker designs, producing a punchy, defined character with reduced low-end bloom compared to full-size humbuckers. The active circuitry delivers consistent output and low impedance, ensuring stable signal transmission and minimal noise even in heavily shielded environments or with long cable runs—critical for live performance reliability and studio tracking.

Design & Build

The black chrome finish provides a sleek, modern aesthetic while resisting fingerprints and oxidation through years of gigging and road use. Engineered in the United States and built to passive mount specifications, this pickup integrates seamlessly into standard 7-string guitar cavities without requiring modifications to existing wiring or routing, keeping your instrument road-ready and dependable.

Key Features

Active Humbucker design optimized for 7-string instruments
Ceramic magnet construction for defined, articulate response
Close aperture coils for focused string separation and clarity
Black chrome finish resists oxidation and fingerprints
Passive Mount configuration for standard installation
Made in the United States
MPN: 577200
UPC: 654330107061
Compatible with extended-range 7-string configurations

The 60-7XH combines EMG's proven active electronics with 7-string-specific voice tuning, making it a solid upgrade for players demanding modern tone and the reliability needed to perform night after night.