What is included in the box?

The pickup comes with a complete wiring kit including a 25k volume pot, active tone pot, battery bus, all necessary cables, mounting hardware, springs, and solderless connectors for simplified installation.

What genres and tunings is this pickup designed for?

The 60-8XH is optimized for metal, djent, progressive, and other drop-tuning styles on extended-range instruments. It excels in high-gain contexts and is not recommended for jazz, blues, or acoustic folk applications.

How does the active tone control work?

The integrated VLPF (Variable Low Pass Filter) active tone control allows you to roll off high frequencies on demand, giving you surgical brightness and mud control without compromising the core tone character.

Will this pickup fit my 8-string guitar?

Yes, the 60-8XH is designed for standard 8-string humbucker routs and housings. Confirm your guitar has a standard humbucker cavity before purchasing.

What powers this pickup?

The active electronics are powered by a single 9V battery, which is included. Active circuitry ensures consistent performance across any cable length or impedance loading.

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 $11 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 60-8XH 8-String Active Humbucker Pickup in Brushed Gold

The EMG 60-8XH delivers tight, controlled output with exceptional clarity across extended-range tunings. Built for players who demand articulate note separation and dynamic headroom in eight-string configurations, this active humbucker handles aggressive playing and high-gain contexts without losing definition. The brushed gold finish adds visual distinction while the active circuitry ensures consistent performance regardless of cable length or impedance loading.

Active Electronics & Tone Shaping

Powered by a single 9V battery, the X preamp provides added headroom and dynamic control tailored to extended-range instruments. The integrated active tone control (VLPF) rolls off high frequencies on demand, giving you surgical control over brightness and mud without sacrificing core tone character.

Construction & Integration

Ceramic magnets paired with steel pole pieces deliver the aggression and punch expected from EMG's professional-grade designs. The pickup fits standard eight-string humbucker routs, making integration into your existing extended-range rig straightforward.

Key Features

Designed for extended-range eight-string humbucker housings
Ceramic magnet construction with steel pole pieces
Active X preamp with extended headroom
Active Tone Control (VLPF) for high-frequency rolloff
Single 9V battery power
Solderless wiring included for simplified installation
Includes 25k volume pot, active tone pot, battery bus, and all necessary cables
Brushed gold finish
Fits standard eight-string humbucker rout specifications
Complete wiring kit with mounting hardware and springs included

The 60-8XH combines EMG's proven active topology with eight-string optimization, delivering the tonal authority and articulation that extended-range players expect.