What skill level is the EMG 60A right for?

The EMG 60A is designed for intermediate, advanced, and professional players. It thrives in high-gain metal and hard rock, but also delivers articulate cleans in studio contexts where definition matters, so it rewards technique at any level within that range.

How long does the battery last?

The battery lasts approximately 3000 hours at a 9V draw of 80 microamps. That translates to roughly four months of daily use, minimizing downtime and maintenance between replacements.

Will this pickup work in my guitar without modification?

Yes, the EMG 60A uses standard 10 kΩ output impedance and a 1/4" mono phone plug connector, making it compatible with any guitar electronics cavity and standard amp inputs. It comes with volume and tone controls, battery clip, output jack, screws, and springs for easy installation.

What makes the EMG 60A different from passive humbuckers?

The active preamp design delivers a –89 dBV noise floor, eliminating hum and artifacts even at extreme gain settings—much cleaner than passive pickups in high-noise environments. Its 3.0 V peak output provides dynamic headroom for articulate transients and controlled sustain across articulate cleans and high-gain tones alike.

Is the white finish durable?

The EMG 60A features an epoxy casing with a shielded preamp for durability and electromagnetic interference resistance. The white finish integrates seamlessly with light-colored or contrasting pickguards and is built to withstand regular use.

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. 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 60A Active Humbucker Pickup in White

The EMG 60A is a dual-coil active humbucker engineered for players who demand articulate attack and controlled sustain with a dead-quiet noise floor. This pickup pairs ceramic magnet clarity with EMG's proven preamp design—equally dependable whether you're pushing high-gain tones on stage or carving definition in a cleaner mix. The white finish matches light pickguards or creates sharp contrast on darker bodies.

Tone & Output Character

A resonant frequency of 2.95 kHz and 1.0 V RMS output deliver a balanced, articulate frequency response without harshness, while the 3.0 V peak output gives you dynamic headroom for snappy transients and controlled sustain through the full gig. The –89 dBV output noise specification keeps operation clean at any gain setting, eliminating hum and artifacts that muddy your live tone.

Design & Specifications

Built on ceramic magnets with close aperture coils and enclosed in an epoxy casing with shielded preamp, this pickup resists electromagnetic interference and maintains consistent performance night after night. The 10 kΩ output impedance integrates reliably with standard guitar electronics and amp inputs, while 80 microamps current draw at 9V and 3000-hour battery life mean minimal maintenance downtime and dependable operation on the road.

Key Features

Dual coil active humbucker with ceramic magnets
Ceramic magnet with close aperture coils
Resonant frequency: 2.95 kHz
RMS output voltage: 1.0 V; peak output: 3.0 V
Output noise: –89 dBV
Output impedance: 10 kΩ
Current draw: 80 microamps at 9V
Battery life: 3000 hours
Epoxy casing with shielded preamp
Includes volume/tone controls, output jack, battery clip set, screws, and springs
1/4" mono phone plug connector
Dimensions: 2.63 x 2.38 x 6 inches; metal body with molded plastic top

The EMG 60A stands as the go-to active pickup for touring and gigging musicians who need reliable, low-noise output, predictable on-stage tone, and zero headaches during installation or maintenance.