Will this pickup fit my guitar?

The P60 is designed for P90-style cavities with 3.125" screw spacing and measures 3.36" × 1.365" × 0.877". Confirm your guitar has a standard P90 cavity before purchasing; it will not fit humbucker-routed guitars without routing modifications.

How does the active preamp affect tone and battery life?

The built-in preamp operates from 9V to 27V, delivering 1.25V output at the string level and 3.5V on strum for responsive dynamics and low noise. A single battery lasts approximately 3,000 hours of playing time, minimizing maintenance.

What kind of tone should I expect?

The P60 delivers warm, vintage-inflected midrange with articulate attack and a 2.95kHz resonant frequency, combined with a ceramic magnet for defined punch and –89dBV noise rejection at 60Hz. It excels in blues, rock, and jazz but is not optimized for high-gain styles like thrash metal or djent.

How hard is installation?

EMG includes solderless wiring components that simplify installation significantly. The pickup fits standard P90 mounting schemes, and integrated volume and tone controls eliminate the need to add external potentiometers.

How does this compare to passive P90s or other active pickups?

Unlike passive P90s, the P60 offers active noise rejection and consistent output across wide voltage ranges, making it more stable in different rigs and recording environments. Comparable models include the Seymour Duncan P90L, DiMarzio Virtual PAF, and Fishman Fluence Classic; the P60 balances vintage tone with modern active reliability.

Do I pay sales tax on this order?

We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.

EMG P60 Active P90-Size Humbucker Pickup in Black

The EMG P60 delivers the classic P90 tonal character in a compact humbucker footprint, engineered for players seeking warm, articulate midrange without the typical single-coil noise. This active design pairs a ceramic magnet with EMG's built-in preamp, offering responsive dynamics and controlled output that integrates seamlessly into modern or vintage-voiced rigs alike.

Tone & Electronics

A ceramic magnet and 2.95kHz resonant frequency produce vintage-inflected warmth with defined attack. The integrated preamp operates across a wide 9V–27V voltage range, delivering 1.25V output at the string level and 3.5V on strum for responsive dynamics, while –89dBV noise rejection at 60Hz ensures a clean signal path even in electrically noisy environments—critical for consistent tone during live sets and recording sessions.

Design & Installation

Housed in P90-style dimensions measuring 3.36" × 1.365" × 0.877" with 3.125" screw spacing, this pickup fits standard P90 cavities and mounting schemes. EMG's solderless wiring components simplify installation, while onboard volume and tone controls grant hands-on shaping without external pots, and the 3,000-hour battery life minimizes maintenance between replacements—keeping you ready for gigs without downtime.

Key Features

P90-style humbucker housing with ceramic magnet construction
Operating voltage range: 9V–27V
Output impedance: 10 KOhm
Resonant frequency: 2.95 kHz
String-level output: 1.25V; strum output: 3.5V
Noise floor: –89 dBV at 60Hz
Dimensions: 3.36" × 1.365" × 0.877"
Screw spacing: 3.125"
Current draw: 80 microamps @ 9V
Battery life: 3,000 hours
Built-in preamp with integrated volume and tone controls
EMG solderless wiring components included

The P60 combines vintage P90 character with modern active electronics and noise rejection, delivering reliable performance night after night—a practical choice for players who demand both classic tone and road-tested durability.