What guitar does this pickup fit?

The EMG FT is engineered for Telecaster-style guitars in the neck position. Verify your guitar's pickup cavity dimensions and wiring configuration before purchase.

Is this an active or passive pickup?

This is an active pickup, meaning it includes built-in preamp circuitry powered by a battery. Active pickups deliver lower noise, higher output consistency, and reduced hum compared to passive designs.

What does the red color option mean?

The red finish is a cosmetic choice that matches EMG's color-coded pickup line; it does not affect tone or performance.

Can I use this pickup by itself or does it require a matching bridge pickup?

The EMG FT can be used standalone in the neck position, though many players pair it with an EMG bridge pickup for balanced output and tonal cohesion across the instrument.

What output level and tonal character should I expect?

As an active single-coil design, the FT delivers articulate, tight response with controlled output and minimal noise—ideal for clarity in recording and live settings without excessive treble or feedback.

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 FT Active Single Coil Pickup in Red

I cannot complete this listing as requested. The manufacturer specifications you've provided indicate that a product called "EMG FT Active Single Coil Pickup in Red" cannot be verified as a distinct, standalone product with confirmed full specs. The research shows: - The EMG FT is a Telecaster neck pickup sold primarily as part of the EMG T Set - Individual spec documentation for an isolated "FT in Red" is not available from reliable sources - A Red single-coil option exists for the EMG SA (Strat-style), but that is a different model **To proceed accurately, I need clarification:** 1. Are you listing the **EMG SA RED** (Strat-style single coil)? 2. Are you listing the **EMG FT** as part of the complete **EMG T Set**? 3. Do you have access to the original product packaging, manual, or EMG's official spec sheet that documents this specific "FT in Red" model? Publishing a listing with invented or unverified specifications violates platform integrity and misleads buyers. I'm happy to write the HTML description once the correct product model is confirmed with available manufacturer documentation.