EMG FTC Active Single Coil Pickup in Black
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- Brand new in original box
- Full EMG manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- EMG51
Description
EMG FTC Active Single Coil Pickup in Black
The EMG FTC is an active single-coil pickup engineered for players seeking articulate, noise-free performance in a traditional Telecaster neck position format. Its solderless installation and quick-connector design make retrofit work straightforward, while the included electronics package handles all wiring duties. This pickup delivers the clarity and punch of a classic single-coil without the hum that typically plagues traditional designs.
Tone & Output Characteristics
A 5.30 kHz resonant frequency combined with medium-high output produces a balanced, articulate response that cuts through on stage in both clean and driven settings. The ceramic magnet construction provides solid midrange definition and snappy transient response across the frequency spectrum, ensuring your notes stay present and defined in a live mix.
Installation & Electronics
This pickup ships as a complete solderless system, eliminating the need for a soldering iron and reducing installation time significantly. The bundle includes 25K volume and tone potentiometers, battery bus, stereo output jack, pickup switching bus components, and all necessary cables, so no additional components are required for a functioning active pickup circuit.
Key Features
- Active Single Coil Pickup — noiseless design
- 6-String configuration for standard guitar applications
- Telecaster Neck Position fit
- Ceramic magnet construction
- Resonant Frequency: 5.30 kHz
- Medium-High Output Level
- Black cover finish
- Quick Connector interface for easy integration
- Solderless installation with mounting screws and springs included
- Complete electronics package: 25K pots, battery bus, switching bus, output jack, and all required cables
The EMG FTC combines the sonic character of a single-coil with active circuitry's noise rejection and output consistency, making it a dependable upgrade for touring and studio work on a Telecaster without sacrificing traditional tonal character.
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At a Glance
The EMG FTC is an active single-coil pickup that delivers classic Telecaster clarity and punch without the hum, thanks to its noiseless active circuitry and ceramic magnet design. Built for gigging musicians and players who want articulate, balanced tones across clean and driven sounds, it installs without a soldering iron using quick connectors and comes with all electronics needed—pots, battery bus, output jack, and cables included. Choose it when you want traditional single-coil character with modern noise rejection and the reliability of a complete, pre-assembled system.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Home Recording
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Gigging
- ✓ Clean Tones
Not the best pick for
- – Extreme Metal
- – Heavily Modulated Effects
Skill level: Beginner · Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included in the box, and do I need to buy extra electronics?
The EMG FTC ships as a complete solderless system with 25K volume and tone potentiometers, battery bus, stereo output jack, pickup switching bus components, and all required cables—no additional parts are needed to install and use the pickup.
Do I need a soldering iron to install this?
No. The EMG FTC uses a quick-connector solderless design that eliminates the need for a soldering iron, reducing installation time and making retrofit work straightforward.
What kind of tones does this pickup produce?
With a 5.30 kHz resonant frequency, ceramic magnet construction, and medium-high output, the FTC delivers articulate, balanced tones with snappy transients and solid midrange—suited to both clean and driven applications without the hum of traditional single coils.
Will this work in my Telecaster?
Yes, the EMG FTC is designed for Telecaster neck position fit and standard 6-string guitars, with mounting screws and springs included for installation.
Is this pickup good for heavy metal or heavily effects-driven tones?
The FTC is optimized for clean tones, studio sessions, gigging, and articulate, balanced sounds; it is not voiced for extreme metal or heavily modulated effects applications.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
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