EMG Marty Friedman Passive Humbucker Pickup Set in 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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- EMG6490
Description
EMG Marty Friedman Passive Humbucker Pickup Set in Black Chrome
Built to Marty Friedman's specs, this passive humbucker set captures the articulate, high-output response that defined his tone across decades of touring and recording. The brushed black chrome finish pairs aggressive aesthetics with Alnico 5 magnets that deliver the precision-cut clarity and sustain you need to cut through a live mix and hold your own on any stage.
Tone & Construction
Alnico 5 magnets paired with four-conductor wiring give these passives a medium-high output profile—enough power to drive your amp hard without muddying note definition or losing articulation under pressure. The brushed black chrome covers maintain consistent magnetic performance and look great on stage, while the passive design eliminates any noise floor, giving you pure string-to-coil signal with zero electronics to fail on the road.
Installation & Compatibility
Solderless wiring means faster setup with no soldering skills required, and standard humbucker routing compatibility ensures these drop into any guitar built for conventional humbuckers. The complete package includes potentiometers, jacks, cables, and mounting hardware—everything you need to swap them in and get to soundcheck on time.
Key Features
- Type: Passive humbucker set (bridge and neck)
- Magnet Material: Alnico 5
- Output Level: Medium-high
- Conductor Configuration: Four-conductor
- Cover Finish: Brushed black chrome
- Wiring: Solderless
- Mounting: Standard humbucker routing compatible
- Included: 2× 500k volume pots, 2× 500k tone pots, stereo output jack, 2 pickup in/out busses, mounting screws and springs, pickup and connecting cables
- Made in USA
The EMG Marty Friedman set pairs passive voicing proven on the road with premium components and a complete wiring loom, delivering tonal authority and installation reliability you can depend on.
More Information
| Condition | New |
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At a Glance
The EMG Marty Friedman Passive Humbucker Set delivers articulate, high-output tone shaped by decades of studio and live work, with Alnico 5 magnets and four-conductor wiring for precision clarity and sustained aggression without noise floor compromise. Built for metal, hard rock, and progressive players who demand cutting edge definition and amp-driving punch on stage and in the studio. The solderless wiring, complete component package, and standard humbucker routing make installation hassle-free—no soldering knowledge required.
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Metal, Hard Rock, Progressive, Studio Sessions, Live Performance |
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| Tonal character | Articulate, high output, precision clarity, sustained sustain, aggressive character |
| Less specialized for | Jazz, Blues, Folk (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level do I need to install these pickups?
None—the solderless wiring design eliminates soldering entirely, and the package includes all potentiometers, jacks, cables, and mounting hardware you need for a complete installation. Standard humbucker routing compatibility means they fit any guitar designed for conventional humbuckers.
What genres and styles do these pickups suit best?
Metal, hard rock, and progressive music where articulate, high-output tone and sustained note clarity are priorities. They're less suited to jazz, blues, and folk styles that benefit from warmer, lower-output voicings.
How do these compare to the EMG 81/85 or Seymour Duncan JB?
The Marty Friedman set is a passive design with Alnico 5 magnets and medium-high output, offering a different tonal character than the high-output active 81/85 or the classic voicing of the JB. The passive architecture delivers a pure signal path without batteries or noise floor, making it a direct choice if you prefer that approach.
What's included in the box?
The set includes both bridge and neck pickups with brushed black chrome covers, 2× 500k volume pots, 2× 500k tone pots, stereo output jack, 2 pickup in/out busses, mounting screws and springs, and all necessary connecting cables—everything needed for a complete wiring installation.
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.
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