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

The solderless wiring system is designed for intermediate players and up; no soldering experience required. The installation process is straightforward, though basic electronics familiarity and comfort working inside a guitar cavity is helpful.

Yes. The 60-7XH is specifically voiced for 7-string instruments and excels in drop tunings and lower tunings. Its ceramic magnets and close-aperture coils maintain tight tracking and articulation across all seven strings without losing clarity.

Active pickups run on battery power and deliver higher output, lower noise floor, and more consistent signal than passive designs. The 60-7XH's active electronics are particularly useful in heavy, dense mixes where punch and clarity matter.

No. The 60-7XH is optimized for metal, progressive, and modern extended-range music. Its tight low end, controlled highs, and high output character are best suited to those genres rather than blues or jazz playing styles.

The 60-7XH is a bridge-position pickup. Its punchy mids and controlled highs are voiced to cut through and provide clarity when installed in the bridge slot of a 7-string guitar.

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