What's included in this pickup set?

You get a bridge and neck passive humbucker pair with Alnico 5 magnets, four-conductor solderless wiring, two 500k volume potentiometers, two 500k tone potentiometers, a stereo output jack, a two-pickup bus connector, springs, and all mounting hardware. No soldering is required for installation.

What styles and genres is this pickup set designed for?

These pickups excel in metal, hard rock, progressive, fusion, and shred playing. They're optimized for fast, high-gain work and are not recommended for jazz, blues, or folk styles.

How does the output level compare to other high-gain pickups?

The medium-high output sits between standard passive humbuckers and extreme-output designs, comparable to models like the Seymour Duncan JB and DiMarzio Tone Zone. This balance lets you achieve aggressive tone without requiring major amp or cable changes.

Will these pickups fit my guitar?

Yes, if your guitar has standard humbucker cavities with normal routing. These are direct replacements for any guitar built for dual humbuckers and require no modifications.

Can I split the coils on these pickups?

Yes, the four-conductor solderless wiring allows flexible coil-splitting configurations if you want to reshape the tone after 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.

EMG Marty Friedman Passive Humbucker Pickup Set in Chrome

The EMG Marty Friedman Passive Humbucker Set delivers the signature aggressive voicing that defined Friedman's shred tone across decades of high-gain work. Built with Alnico 5 magnets and a brushed black chrome cover, these pickups balance articulate attack with thick sustain—ideal for players seeking medium-high output without sacrificing note definition in fast-played passages.

Tone & Electronics

Alnico 5 magnets provide warm, responsive harmonic content that cuts through dense amp settings while maintaining clarity on single-note runs. The medium-high output character suits modern rock, metal, and fusion styles without requiring extensive amp or cable reworking, making these pickups a direct swap into most standard-routed guitars.

Design & Build

The four-conductor solderless wiring streamlines installation and allows flexible coil-splitting configurations if desired. Complete with potentiometers, output jack, bus connector, mounting hardware, springs, and all necessary cables, this set arrives ready to install in any guitar with standard humbucker cavities.

Key Features

Passive humbucker configuration
Bridge and neck pickup set included
Alnico 5 magnet type
Medium-high output level
Brushed black chrome cover material
Four-conductor solderless wiring
Standard humbucker mounting
2x 500k volume potentiometers included
2x 500k tone potentiometers included
Stereo output jack included
Two-pickup in/out bus included
Made in the United States

These pickups deliver the aggression and clarity Friedman's signature demands, backed by proven solderless construction and USA manufacturing quality.

Best suited for	Metal, Hard Rock, Progressive, Fusion, Shred
Tonal character	Articulate attack, thick sustain, medium-high output, warm harmonic content, cuts through gain
Less specialized for	Jazz, Blues, Folk (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily)
Skill level	Intermediate / Advanced / Professional