EMG SX/SX/85X Active Single Coil Pickup in Black

EMG SX/SX/85X Active Pickup Set

This three-pickup configuration pairs transparent EMG SX single-coil pickups in the neck and middle with an aggressive EMG 85X humbucker in the bridge, delivering a versatile active system built for live performance and recording sessions. The low-impedance design ensures tight, noise-free operation with minimal signal degradation—critical for touring musicians who need consistent tone night after night without fighting hum or signal loss.

Active Electronics & Output Characteristics

All three pickups run on a single 9V battery circuit, producing clean, consistent output with virtually no noise floor—a genuine advantage on noisy stages. The SX single-coils generate 1.00V string output and 3.00V strum output with a -107 dB noise floor, while maintaining a 4.52 kHz resonant frequency for clear articulation and defined punch. The 85X humbucker delivers the aggressive midrange punch EMG is known for, rounding out the set for thick rhythm tones that cut through a mix.

Design & Specifications

This is a three-pickup drop-in set ready for wiring into any compatible guitar cavity. The active circuitry draws only 80 microamps at 9V with an exceptionally long 3000-hour battery life, so you won't be changing batteries between gigs. Output impedance is rated at 2.00 kOhm across all elements, ensuring optimal headroom and clean signal transmission to your amplifier whether you're running direct into a pedalboard or a mixing console.

Key Features

• Two EMG SX active single-coil pickups plus one EMG 85X active humbucker
• 1.00V string output and 3.00V strum output on SX models
• 4.52 kHz resonant frequency for balanced frequency response
• -107 dB output noise floor for silent operation
• 2.00 kOhm output impedance
• 80 microamps current draw at 9V
• 3000-hour battery life per 9V cell
• Ceramic magnet construction
• Low-impedance active design for studio and stage reliability
• Black finish throughout the set

The EMG SX/SX/85X set combines the noise-free active topology EMG pioneered with a balanced three-pickup configuration capable of delivering everything from transparent cleans to aggressive overdriven tones—all with the reliability and consistency that professional players demand.