What's included in the box and is soldering required?

The complete package includes both pickups, 2 volume controls (25K), 2 tone controls (25K), stereo output jack, battery buss, all necessary cables, mounting hardware, and a 9V battery. The Solderless Install System means no soldering is required—everything connects via plug-and-play cabling.

What guitar styles and tunings are these pickups best suited for?

These pickups are engineered for metal, djent, hard rock, and drop-tuning applications. They excel at high-gain styles where tight low-end definition and articulate midrange punch are essential, and are not recommended for jazz, blues, or folk playing.

How long does the battery last and what's the output level?

The 9V battery provides approximately 600 hours of playing time between changes. The active circuitry produces a 3K DC resistance rating with high output and compressed midrange response designed to cut through dense mixes.

How are the neck and bridge pickups different?

The neck pickup uses ceramic studs for a warmer, more articulate response, while the bridge pickup combines black steel poles with ceramic magnet for tighter, more aggressive attack. This pairing creates distinct harmonic profiles across the fretboard that respond decisively to playing dynamics.

Is this set compatible with modern guitar designs?

Yes—the long shaft construction is specifically designed for seamless integration into modern guitar designs. The set is F-spaced humbucker format configured for 6-string guitars.

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 $17 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 Jim Root Daemonum Long Shaft Active Humbucker Pickup Set in Black

The EMG Jim Root Daemonum set delivers aggressive, articulate tone with the ergonomic advantage of long shaft construction for seamless integration into modern guitar designs. Built around Jim Root's signature sound palette, these active humbuckers combine ceramic and steel pole construction with custom Retro Active preamps to cut through dense mix environments with clarity and sustain. Designed for high-gain metal and djent players who demand reliability on stage and studio consistency night after night, this complete electronics package arrives ready to install.

Tone & Electronics

Active circuitry with custom Retro Active preamps and a 3K DC resistance rating generates tight low-end definition and compressed midrange punch characteristic of Jim Root's tonal signature. The neck pickup features ceramic studs while the bridge uses black steel poles with ceramic magnet, creating distinct harmonic profiles across the fretboard that respond decisively to pick attack and finger dynamics—essential for cutting through a live mix and maintaining articulation under high-gain settings.

Installation & Included Components

The Solderless Install System eliminates traditional soldering requirements, and the complete electronics suite—including 2 Volume Controls (25K), 2 Tone Controls (25K), stereo output jack, battery buss, and all necessary cables—arrives ready to deploy. A single 9V battery powers the active circuitry with an estimated 600-hour battery life, ensuring extended periods between battery changes and dependable performance through extended gigs and tours.

Key Features

Active circuitry with custom Retro Active preamps
DC Resistance: 3K
F-spaced humbucker format, 6-string configuration
Long shaft length for modern guitar compatibility
Neck pickup: ceramic studs; Bridge pickup: black steel poles with ceramic magnet
Solderless Install System included
9V battery with 600-hour battery life
Complete electronics package: 2 Volume Controls (25K), 2 Tone Controls (25K), Two Pickup In/Out Buss, Stereo Output Jack, Battery Buss
Includes 2 pickup cables (15"), 4 connect cables, 1 output cable, 1 battery cable, 2 pairs mounting screws and springs
Made in the USA

This pickup set represents a complete, road-proven electronics solution engineered for high-output, articulate performance in modern extended-range and standard tuning contexts.

Best suited for	Metal, Djent, Hard Rock, Drop Tunings
Tonal character	Tight low end, compressed midrange, high output, articulate attack, cut through dense mixes
Less specialized for	Jazz, Blues, Folk (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily)
Skill level	Intermediate / Advanced / Professional