What is the battery life and how do I replace it?

The 9V battery lasts approximately 3000 hours of playing time. Access and replacement depend on your instrument's cavity and wiring—consult your guitar's documentation or a qualified tech for the battery compartment location.

Will this pickup fit my guitar if it originally had a standard humbucker?

No. The M-60 is designed for mini-humbucker routing or custom builds with constrained cavities. Standard humbucker cavities are too large; routing modifications would be required.

How does the M-60 compare to EMG's 81/85 pickups?

The M-60 is a compact active design optimized for articulate, focused midrange response in a mini-humbucker size, while the 81/85 are standard-sized active humbuckers with broader output and tone shaping. The M-60 suits instruments with tight cavities or players prioritizing clarity and definition in constrained spaces.

What genres is this pickup best suited for?

The M-60 excels in metal, hard rock, and progressive music where articulation and noise rejection are critical. It is not recommended for traditional jazz or acoustic folk applications.

What is the output voltage and noise level?

Peak output is 3.0V with 1.0V RMS, delivering consistent headroom for overdriven and high-gain applications. Output noise is -89 dBV, ensuring a clean signal floor even at high gain settings.

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.

EMG M-60 Active Humbucker Pickup in Ivory

The EMG M-60 is a compact active humbucker engineered for players who need articulate, controlled output in a reduced footprint. This dual-coil pickup delivers the clarity and noise rejection of EMG's active electronics without the bulk of a standard-sized humbucker, making it ideal for instruments with routing constraints or players who prefer a more focused midrange response that cuts through on stage.

Design & Construction

Built with two ceramic bar magnets and housed in an ivory finish housing, this pickup maintains EMG's proven dual-coil architecture while accommodating tighter pickup cavities. The compact dimensions allow for straightforward installation in guitars originally routed for mini-humbuckers or custom builds requiring a smaller active element, with no compromise on reliability during gigging or touring.

Electronics & Power

Powered by a 9V battery with an estimated lifespan of approximately 3000 hours, the active circuitry ensures consistent output and low noise floor across dynamic playing—essential when you need dependable performance night after night. The 10 Kohm output impedance and 2.20 kHz resonant frequency create a response profile optimized for definition and articulation in both clean and overdriven applications, cutting well in a mix whether you're playing tight clubs or larger rooms.

Key Features

Dual-coil active humbucker configuration
Two ceramic bar magnets
9V battery powered
Approximately 3000 hours battery life
10 Kohm output impedance
2.20 kHz resonant frequency
RMS output voltage: 1.0V
Peak output voltage: 3.0V
Output noise: -89 dBV
Current draw @ 9V: 80 microamps
Ivory finish housing
Compact mini-humbucker size

The EMG M-60 delivers the noise rejection and consistent output characteristic of EMG active pickups in a format suited to working musicians and builders operating within dimensional constraints or seeking a more articulate voicing built for the road.

Best suited for	Metal, Hard Rock, Progressive, Studio Sessions, Custom Builds
Tonal character	Articulate, controlled output, focused midrange, low noise floor, defined highs
Less specialized for	Traditional Jazz, Acoustic Folk (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily)
Skill level	Intermediate / Advanced / Professional