What guitars is the EMG S7 designed for?

The S7 is engineered specifically for seven-string guitars. It features ceramic bar magnet construction and active preamp tuning optimized for extended-range playing and drop tunings.

Does this pickup require soldering to install?

No. The EMG S7 ships with EMG's Solderless Install System, which eliminates soldering entirely. The package includes all potentiometers, jacks, cables, mounting hardware, and a complete wiring harness.

What kind of tone should I expect?

Expect tight low-end response, high output, articulate cleans, and punchy attack with defined midrange. The active electronics provide noise rejection and consistent frequency response, making it ideal for metal, djent, and heavily distorted playing.

How is the S7 powered?

The S7 runs on a standard 9V battery, which powers the low-impedance active preamp for consistent output and minimal noise even in heavily distorted applications.

How does the EMG S7 compare to other active pickups?

The S7 combines the articulation of a single-coil design with active noise rejection and preamp consistency. Unlike passive single-coils, it maintains tight frequency response and punchy output in dense tunings and high-distortion settings, making it competitive with models like the Seymour Duncan Distortion and DiMarzio D Activator for extended-range applications.

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 S7 Active Single Coil Pickup in Black

The EMG S7 is a high-output active single-coil pickup engineered specifically for seven-string guitars, delivering the clarity and articulation of a single-coil design with the noise rejection and consistency of EMG's active electronics. This pickup excels at cutting through dense tunings with defined midrange and tight low-end response, making it the go-to choice for modern extended-range players who need reliable performance across all registers.

Tone & Electronics

Built around a ceramic bar magnet and powered by EMG's low impedance preamp with internal shielding, the S7 operates on a standard 9V battery, ensuring consistent output and minimal noise even in heavily distorted applications. The active circuitry maintains tight frequency response and punchy articulation that passive single-coils cannot match, while the internal shielding keeps electromagnetic interference at bay—essential for stage use where RF and hum sources are unpredictable.

Installation & Components

This pickup ships with EMG's complete Solderless Install System, eliminating the need for soldering and dramatically accelerating setup. The comprehensive package includes all potentiometers, jacks, cables, and mounting hardware needed for a professional installation on seven-string instruments, so you can get your instrument gig-ready without delay.

Key Features

Designed for seven-string guitars
Ceramic bar magnet construction
Active preamp with low impedance output
Internal shielding for noise rejection
9V battery power
Solderless Install System included
25k volume potentiometer included
25k tone potentiometer included
Complete wiring harness (battery bus, stereo output jack, pickup bus connectors)
Mounting screws, springs, and all necessary cables included
Black finish

The EMG S7 combines the tonal character of a single-coil with the road-tested reliability and ease of installation that active electronics provide, making it a dependable choice for upgrading or rebuilding a seven-string instrument destined for live work.