Do I need to solder this pickup set into my guitar?

No. The EMG Solderless Install System means no soldering required—the pickups and preamp are presoldered and ready to drop in. The set includes all pots, switches, cables, and battery bus you need; you just connect the leads and secure them.

What does the VLPF active tone control do?

The VLPF (Variable Low Pass Filter) is an active tone control that lets you dial filtering in real time, from bright and chimey to thick and controlled, without soldering or swapping parts. It gives you more tonal range than a passive tone pot alone.

What's included in the set, and what will I need to provide?

The set includes three pickups, the X-Series preamp, volume pot, two active tone pots, stereo output jack, 5-way selector switch, battery bus, battery cable, mounting hardware, pickup cables, and interconnect cables. You'll need to provide a 9V battery and a guitar body with SSS routing.

Will these pickups work for metal or heavy genres?

The SLVX is designed for pop, indie, rock, and studio sessions—not for metal, thrash metal, or djent. The tone is articulate and controlled rather than aggressive, so it's better suited to genres that benefit from single-coil clarity and definition.

What kind of tonal character should I expect?

Expect articulate, clear response across all registers with a chimey-to-warm tonal range. The Alnico V pole pieces and increased coil windings give you single-coil definition, while the active system adds output and headroom so you can play at volume without muddiness or unwanted breakup.

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. On this item that is roughly $20 less out the door than the same listed price at a national retailer or on a marketplace. 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 SLVX Active Single Coil Pickup Set in Black

The EMG SLVX delivers articulate, controlled single-coil response with the output and headroom of a modern active system. This three-pickup set pairs increased coil windings with Alnico V pole pieces and hidden pole piece design for clarity across all registers. Built for players who demand single-coil definition without compromise on gain and sustain on stage or in the studio.

Active Electronics & Tone Shaping

The X-Series preamp provides wider dynamic range and increased headroom, preventing mud and breakup even at high volumes during live performance. The included VLPF (Variable Low Pass Filter) active tone control offers real-time filtering flexibility, letting you dial in everything from bright and chimey to thick and controlled—all without soldering, thanks to the EMG Solderless Install System.

Complete Installation Package

This set arrives with everything needed for a drop-in retrofit: 25k volume pot, two 25k active tone pots with VLPF, stereo output jack, 5-way selector switch, battery bus, and battery cable. Mounting hardware, pickup cables, and interconnect cables are included; the system runs on a single 9V battery for reliable, portable operation.

Key Features

3-pickup SSS configuration with Active Single Coil (X-Series) design
Increased coil windings with hidden pole pieces for tonal clarity
Alnico V pole pieces
X-Series preamp with wider dynamic range and increased headroom
VLPF (Variable Low Pass Filter) active tone control
9V battery power requirement
EMG Solderless Install System—no soldering required
Includes 25k volume pot and two 25k active tone pots
Stereo output jack, 5-way selector switch, and complete cable harness
Mounting screws, springs, and battery bus included
Made in the USA

The SLVX combines single-coil articulation with active-system power and versatility in one cohesive, presoldered package—ready to deploy in any gigging instrument.