Does this pickup fit my eight-string guitar without modification?

Yes, the 60-8H mounts directly into standard eight-string humbucker routs with no routing or modification required. It uses the traditional humbucker shell design scaled for eight-string spacing.

What kind of music and tunings is this pickup designed for?

The 60-8H is optimized for extended-range, drop-tuning applications including metal, progressive, and studio sessions. Its articulate midrange and defined string separation work well in high-gain contexts; it is not designed for jazz, blues, or folk styles.

How is this pickup powered, and what does the solderless harness mean?

The pickup runs from a single 9V battery, requiring no external power supply or conditioning circuit. The included EMG solderless quick-connect harness allows fast installation and future pickup swaps without soldering equipment.

How does the 60-8H compare to other eight-string humbucker options?

The 60-8H shares its balanced, articulate midrange character with EMG's 60 design tradition and competes with pickups like the Seymour Duncan Pegasus 8-String, Fishman Fluence Modern 8-String, and DiMarzio Crunch Lab 8. Its ceramic magnet and steel pole-piece construction emphasizes consistent output and clarity across all eight strings.

Is the Black Chrome finish only cosmetic?

The Black Chrome finish provides both visual contrast and corrosion resistance, making it durable in professional studio and touring environments where the pickup may encounter moisture or road wear.

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 60-8H 8-String Active Humbucker Pickup in Black Chrome

The EMG 60-8H delivers the balanced, articulate midrange character of EMG's acclaimed 60 design, scaled and optimized for eight-string instruments. This active humbucker combines ceramic magnets with steel pole pieces arranged across a wider footprint to capture clean articulation and defined string separation across extended low tunings. The Black Chrome finish provides both visual contrast and corrosion resistance in a professional studio or touring environment.

Design & Specifications

Built on a traditional humbucker shell with exposed pole pieces, the 60-8H mounts directly into standard eight-string humbucker routs without modification. The ceramic magnet construction with steel pole pieces ensures consistent output and tonal character across all eight strings, while the wider pole spacing maintains even response from the lowest extended strings to the highest treble strings.

Power & Connectivity

This active pickup operates from a single 9V battery, providing reliable on-demand power without external power supplies or conditioning circuits. The EMG solderless quick-connect harness streamlines installation and future modifications, allowing fast swaps between pickup configurations or troubleshooting without requiring soldering equipment—essential for gigging musicians who need minimal downtime and maximum reliability on the road.

Key Features

Ceramic magnets with steel pole pieces
Traditional humbucker shell with exposed pole pieces
Scaled for eight-string humbucker rout compatibility
Active pickup design powered by single 9V battery
EMG solderless quick-connect harness included
Black Chrome finish
Balanced midrange character across extended range
Consistent output and response across all eight strings

The EMG 60-8H brings EMG's decades of active pickup expertise to modern extended-range instruments, delivering the clarity and definition that cuts through on stage and holds its own through high-gain and clean applications alike.