EMG 909 9-String Active Soapbar Pickup in White

The 909 excels in metal, progressive, and extended-range applications, particularly with drop tunings and lower tuning schemes. It is not recommended for jazz, blues, or folk styles.

Yes, the 3.50 inch maximum string width is designed to accommodate modern 9-string spacing without compromise. The wide aperture coils maintain clarity and tracking across all nine strings.

The package includes the pickup, solderless wiring system with pre-assembled cables, 25k volume and tone potentiometers, battery bus, stereo output jack, two-pickup in/out bus, and all mounting hardware. The solderless system simplifies installation significantly compared to traditional wiring.

A single standard 9V battery provides approximately 1,250 hours of playing time. The active circuit draws only 400 microamps at 9V, and the pickup supports voltages up to 27V DC for extended headroom if needed.

The 909 delivers 4.50V output on full strum with a -104 dBV noise floor and 3.00 kΩ output impedance. It uses Alnico V magnets with a 1.90 kHz resonant frequency tuned specifically for 9-string tracking, offering a middle ground between the high output of models like the EMG 81/85 and the versatility of pickups like Seymour Duncan Blackouts or Fishman Fluence Modern.

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