Is this pickup good for blues or jazz?

No—the Super 77 is designed for metal, hard rock, and progressive music where articulate transients and controlled gain are priorities. Blues and jazz players will find it too focused and modern-sounding; it lacks the organic breakup and warmth those genres benefit from.

Do I need to solder this pickup?

No. The Super 77 uses EMG's Quik-Connect solderless system, so installation requires no soldering—just plug and play.

How long does the battery last?

The active circuit draws 350 microamps at 9V and delivers approximately 715 hours of battery life per 9V cell. You'll also get extended headroom if you run it at up to 27V DC.

What's the output level, and will it work with high-gain amps?

Single-string output is 4.0V and maximum strum output is 8.0V, with a noise floor of -96 dB at 60 Hz. This is designed for high-gain applications and will push a loud, clean signal without excessive noise.

Will this fit my guitar?

The Super 77 is a bridge position model with standard 48.3 mm string spacing, which accommodates most bridge configurations. Confirm your guitar's string spacing and bridge cavity depth before purchasing.

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 Super 77 Bridge Retro Active Humbucker Pickup in Black

The EMG Super 77 delivers articulate, defined output with the responsiveness of a true active design. This bridge position ceramic humbucker combines vintage aesthetic appeal with modern electronics, offering players seeking clarity and controlled gain a straightforward retrofit solution that integrates seamlessly via the Quik-Connect solderless system.

Tone & Output Characteristics

Ceramic magnets and copper wound conductors produce a 2.33 KHz resonant frequency that emphasizes midrange definition while maintaining articulate transients. Single-string output reaches 4.0V with maximum strum output of 8.0V, delivering controlled gain suitable for high-gain applications without excessive noise floor—measured at -96 dB at 60 Hz.

Electronics & Installation

The active circuit operates at 350 microamps from a 9V supply, yielding approximately 715 hours of battery life per cell and supporting maximum supply voltage of 27V DC for enhanced headroom. Installation requires no soldering thanks to the Quik-Connect system, and standard 48.3 mm string spacing accommodates most bridge configurations.

Key Features

Ceramic magnet construction with open coil active design
Bridge position model (RA-370C) with 4.0V single-string output
Maximum strum output: 8.0V
Resonant frequency: 2.33 KHz
Output impedance: 3.1 Kohm
DC resistance: 3.1K
Output noise floor: -96 dB at 60 Hz
Copper wound conductors
Active circuit: 350 microamps at 9V, 715-hour battery life
Maximum supply voltage: 27V DC
Solderless Quik-Connect system for fast installation
Standard 48.3 mm string spacing

The Super 77 pairs low noise performance with predictable active-circuit response for gigging musicians who need clarity and reliable output night after night, with no tone coloration issues to manage on stage.