EMG HX Long Shaft Active Single Coil Pickup in Brushed Black Chrome
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- Brand new in original box
- Full EMG manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- EMG6970
Description
EMG HX Long Shaft Active Single Coil Pickup in Brushed Black Chrome
The EMG HX delivers articulate single-coil clarity in a modern humbucker form factor—a practical choice for gigging musicians who need defined high-end response without losing the convenience of contemporary hardware. Its brushed black chrome finish sits flush in professional instruments, while active circuitry ensures consistent output and real-time tonal control across your playing dynamics, whether you're pushing drives hard or sitting in a clean pocket.
Active Electronics & Tonal Control
The integrated X-series preamp includes a VLPF (Variable Low-Pass Filter) active tone control, allowing real-time high-frequency rolloff adjustment without passive tone-stack coloration. This design maintains clarity at high gain settings and provides responsive tonal shaping for both clean and saturated applications.
Installation & Setup
Solderless installation simplifies wiring and swaps; the complete system ships with all necessary components including volume and active tone potentiometers, battery bus, stereo output jack, pickup cables, and mounting hardware. Long-shaft design accommodates standard guitar cavities without modification.
Key Features
- Single coil design in humbucker housing
- Ceramic magnet construction
- X-series preamp with active tone control (VLPF)
- Active circuitry for consistent output
- Solderless installation system
- Brushed black chrome finish
- Includes 25k volume potentiometer and active tone potentiometer
- Two-pickup in/out bus for multi-pickup configurations
- Complete cable and battery bus included
- Long-shaft design for standard cavity mounting
The EMG HX pairs active tone-shaping capability with single-coil articulation, delivering reliable electronic control and tonal flexibility for stage use and recording work alike.
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| Condition | New |
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At a Glance
The EMG HX is an active single-coil pickup in humbucker form, delivering articulate high-end clarity and tight response with built-in tone control via a Variable Low-Pass Filter for real-time high-frequency shaping. Intermediate to professional players on extended-range and high-gain rigs benefit from its consistent output, modern single-coil definition, and seamless solderless installation—no routing or modification needed. Choose it for studio sessions, progressive, and metal when you want single-coil snap without passive tone-stack coloration, even at extreme gain.
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Studio Sessions, Extended Range, Progressive, Metal |
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| Tonal character | Articulate high-end, consistent output, high-gain clarity, modern single-coil definition, tight response |
| Less specialized for | Traditional Jazz, Folk (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 'active' mean, and do I need a battery?
Active circuitry powers the onboard preamp and tone control, delivering consistent output and allowing real-time high-frequency shaping via the VLPF. A battery bus is included in the complete system; active pickups require a standard 9V battery installed in the guitar's electronics cavity.
Will this fit my guitar without modification?
Yes. The long-shaft design is engineered for standard humbucker cavities and requires no routing or additional modification; it installs directly into most modern electric guitars.
What genres and playing styles is this best suited for?
The EMG HX excels in studio sessions, extended-range, progressive, and metal where articulate single-coil definition and high-gain clarity are priorities. It is not recommended for traditional jazz or folk playing styles.
How does this compare to passive single-coil pickups?
Unlike passive pickups, the EMG HX's active circuitry maintains clarity at extreme gain settings without losing definition, and its Variable Low-Pass Filter offers electronic high-frequency control without coloration from a traditional passive tone stack.
What comes in the box and how difficult is installation?
The system includes the pickup, 25k volume potentiometer, active tone potentiometer, battery bus, stereo output jack, pickup cables, and mounting hardware. Solderless installation simplifies wiring and swaps compared to traditional solder connections.
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. Marketplaces collect sales tax as the facilitator in most states, so the same listed price can cost more there. Buyers remain responsible for any use tax their state applies. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included.
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