What is included in this pickup set?

The set includes the EMG SV pickups, Quik-Connect cable, volume and tone control set, output jack, battery clip set, mounting screws, and springs. It arrives as a complete electronics kit ready for integration into a build or retrofit project.

How long does the 9V battery last?

The battery is rated for 400 hours of continuous operation at 660 microamps draw, meaning infrequent battery changes during normal gigging and studio use.

Will this pickup eliminate hum and feedback like passive single-coils have?

Yes—the active circuit delivers a -115 dBV output noise floor, virtually eliminating the 60-cycle hum endemic to passive single coils while maintaining single-coil articulation and responsiveness.

Is the SV suitable for heavy metal and thick rhythm textures?

The SV is voiced for articulate lead work and clean tones rather than heavy, dark rhythm textures. Its bright upper-midrange presence excels in cutting lead applications and studio clarity but is not designed for heavy-metal tones.

What is the output level compared to passive single-coils?

The SV delivers 0.7V RMS and 1.0V peak output with a 5.0 kΩ output impedance, providing strong, consistent signal to amplifiers and effects chains without high-frequency rolloff.

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 SV Active Single Coil Pickup Set in White

The EMG SV delivers the articulate snap and clarity of a single-coil design with the reliability and low-noise floor of active electronics. This set pairs a bright, responsive character with exceptional output consistency, making it ideal for players who want classic single-coil definitions without the hum and feedback that plague passive designs on stage.

Tone & Stage Performance

Built around Alnico V pole pieces with a resonant frequency of 3.20 kHz, the SV produces cutting upper-midrange presence that cuts through a live mix for articulate lead work and sparkling clean tones. The 0.7V RMS output and 1.0V peak output deliver strong, consistent signal to your amp without excessive gain staging, while the -115 dBV output noise floor ensures silent operation—eliminating the 60-cycle hum that traditional passive single coils introduce into a venue setup.

Power & Road Reliability

Powered by a single 9V battery rated for 400 hours of continuous operation, the SV runs efficiently at 660 microamps draw, keeping battery changes infrequent during touring and regular gigging. The 5.0 kΩ output impedance maintains clean signal transmission to amplifiers and effects chains without high-frequency rolloff, ensuring dependable tone night after night.

Key Features

Resonant Frequency: 3.20 kHz
RMS Output Voltage: 0.7V
Peak Output Voltage: 1.0V
Output Noise: -115 dBV
Output Impedance: 5.0 kΩ
Current @ 9V: 660 microamps
Battery Life: 400 hours
Staggered Alnico V pole pieces
White finish
Includes Quik-Connect cable, volume/tone control set, output jack, battery clip set, screws, and springs

The SV bridges single-coil character and active-pickup reliability, arriving as a complete electronics kit ready for integration into a build or retrofit project.