Will this pickup fit my Floyd Rose tremolo guitar?

Yes—the F-57 is specifically spaced for standard Floyd Rose bridge cavities and requires no body modification. It drops in as a direct retrofit.

How long does the battery last?

A standard 9V battery provides approximately 1500 hours of playing time. You'll need to replace it periodically, and the pickup draws 160 mA at 9V.

What genres and playing styles suit this pickup best?

The F-57 is designed for metal, hard rock, and fusion—especially in drop-tuning contexts where tight lows and aggressive output are priorities. It favors clarity and cut-through over warmth, so it's not ideal for jazz, blues, or folk styles.

How does the F-57 compare to passive humbuckers?

Active circuitry gives the F-57 a consistent output level, low noise floor even at extreme gain, and a tighter, more articulate response than passive designs. It's comparable to the Seymour Duncan Livewire and DiMarzio D Activator in that regard.

What skill level do I need to install this?

Installation requires intermediate to advanced soldering skills, as you'll need to wire it into your guitar's electronics and run a 9V battery connection. If you're not comfortable soldering, have a tech handle the install.

Do I pay sales tax on this order?

Sales tax is collected only on orders shipped to California; orders shipped to any other US state are not charged sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. At a typical 7% rate that is an estimated $10 less at checkout than the same listed price on a marketplace, which collects sales tax as the facilitator in most states. Buyers remain responsible for any use tax their state applies. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included.

EMG F-57 Active Humbucker Pickup in Black Chrome

The EMG F-57 is a hot-output active humbucker built for players who demand aggressive tone and dead-silent performance in high-gain rigs. Its Floyd Rose spacing drops straight into tremolo-equipped guitars without modification, delivering tight, articulate response that cuts through a dense mix even at full volume.

Tone & Output Character

This pickup generates robust midrange punch and controlled treble cut-through, favoring clarity over warmth. The active circuitry provides consistent output and low noise floor, making it equally at home in metal, hard rock, and fusion contexts where definition matters.

Construction & Installation

The Floyd-spaced design accommodates standard Floyd Rose bridge cavities without modification. Black chrome finish offers durability and a professional aesthetic that complements modern instrument aesthetics.

Key Features

Floyd Rose spacing for direct compatibility with tremolo-equipped guitars
Active powered humbucker design
Black chrome finish
Alnico magnet type
2.11 KHz resonant frequency
Low-noise active circuitry
9V battery-powered operation
Approximately 1500-hour battery life per standard 9V cell
10 KOhm output impedance
160 mA current draw at 9V supply

The F-57 delivers the aggressive output and noise rejection serious players demand, without requiring body modifications on Floyd-equipped instruments.

Best suited for	Metal, Hard Rock, Fusion, Drop Tunings
Tonal character	Tight low end, robust midrange punch, controlled treble cut-through, articulate response, high output
Less specialized for	Jazz, Blues, Folk (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily)
Skill level	Intermediate / Advanced / Professional