EMG Revelation 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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- EMG6871
Description
EMG Revelation Passive Humbucker Pickup Set in Black Chrome
The EMG Revelation passive humbucker set delivers authoritative output and articulate response without requiring active electronics or battery management. Covered in brushed black chrome, these pickups are precision-wound on custom bobbins and paired with Alnico II magnets to produce balanced, musical tone across neck and bridge positions. Built for players who want professional-grade construction and straightforward installation in the studio or on the road.
Tone & Magnetic Character
The Alnico II magnetic structure yields warm, organic sustain with natural harmonic bloom—the kind of vintage-influenced passive response that cuts through a live mix without losing musicality. Bridge output reaches 300 Gauss with 13.5K DC resistance, while the neck delivers 250 Gauss at 13.8K resistance, ensuring responsive dynamics and clear note definition under stage dynamics. Both positions track cleanly during bends and complex chord work.
Installation & Wiring System
The solderless connectivity system streamlines installation, eliminating the need for a soldering iron and reducing setup time significantly. The complete kit includes two 500k volume potentiometers, two 500k tone potentiometers, a stereo output jack, mounting hardware, and cables—everything required for a complete pickup swap without shop time.
Key Features
- HH configuration humbucker set for 6-string guitars
- Passive design—no battery or active circuitry required
- Alnico II magnet material
- Precision-wound custom bobbins
- Covered pickup design
- Bridge pickup: 13.5K DC resistance, 7.16H inductance, 300 Gauss
- Neck pickup: 13.8K DC resistance, 8.00H inductance, 250 Gauss
- 4-wire plus shield conductors
- Solderless connectivity system included
- Complete wiring kit: 2x 500k volume pots, 2x 500k tone pots, stereo output jack, mounting hardware, and cables
- Brushed black chrome finish
The Revelation set combines reliable passive performance with modern installation convenience, making it a practical choice for retrofitting or upgrading any dual-humbucker guitar.
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| Condition | New |
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At a Glance
The EMG Revelation Passive Humbucker Set delivers professional-grade tone and articulate response without batteries or active circuitry—pure, straightforward performance for hard rock, metal, and blues players. Precision Alnico II magnets yield warm sustain and natural harmonic bloom across neck and bridge positions, with balanced output that cuts through live mixes. The complete solderless wiring kit and all included potentiometers make a clean pickup swap fast and reliable, ideal for gigging musicians upgrading their rig.
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Hard Rock, Metal, Rock, Blues |
|---|---|
| Tonal character | Warm, organic sustain, natural harmonic bloom, articulate response, balanced across positions |
| Less specialized for | Jazz, Folk (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included in this pickup set?
The kit includes two Alnico II humbuckers (neck and bridge), two 500k volume potentiometers, two 500k tone potentiometers, a stereo output jack, mounting hardware, cables, and a solderless connectivity system for wiring.
Do these pickups require a battery or active power?
No. The Revelation set is fully passive—no battery, no active circuitry, and no ongoing power management required. Plug in and play.
What genres and playing styles are these pickups best suited for?
These pickups excel in hard rock, metal, rock, and blues applications. Their warm sustain and articulate response are optimized for high-output, tonally defined genres and are less suited to jazz and folk styles.
Do I need to solder these pickups, or is soldering required?
No soldering needed. The solderless connectivity system allows you to complete the installation without a soldering iron, reducing setup time and making the swap accessible to players without wiring experience.
How do these compare to other pickup options?
The Revelation set is comparable in performance to the Seymour Duncan 59, DiMarzio Super Distortion, and EMG 81/85, offering balanced output and articulate response with the simplicity and reliability of passive design at a competitive price point.
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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