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

No. The EMG T System uses solderless connectors, so installation is plug-and-play—no soldering iron needed. This also reduces the risk of cold joints and gets your guitar playing fast.

What is the battery life, and what kind of power does it need?

Battery life is approximately 1500 hours at standard 9V operation. The system supports supplies up to 27V DC for players who want extended headroom and more output flexibility.

Is this pickup set suitable for jazz or folk?

No. The EMG T System is optimized for rock, country, and funk—genres that benefit from its tight low end, articulate cleans, and high output. Jazz and folk players typically prefer warmer, more rounded tones that passive pickups deliver.

What is the noise floor, and will it work with high-gain effects?

The noise floor is -101dB at 60Hz, ensuring clean signal integrity even when you stage gain aggressively into overdrive or distortion pedals. The 10 kohms output impedance pairs reliably with standard amplifiers and effects chains.

What materials are used in this pickup set?

The pickups feature Alnico magnets combined with stainless steel construction for durability and reliable tone through years of live and studio use.

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 $15 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 T System Active Prewired Pickup Set in Black

The EMG T System is a plug-and-play active pickup set engineered for Telecaster players who need articulate, punchy tone with a noise floor clean enough for any stage. Prewired and solderless, it cuts installation time and eliminates the variables that come with passive systems. Get your guitar up and running without a soldering iron.

Tone & Electronics

Built around a 4.85kHz resonant frequency, the T System produces tight, focused output with excellent string definition and articulation. String and strum outputs of 1V and 3V respectively respond dynamically to pick attack and playing dynamics, while the -101dB noise floor at 60Hz stays quiet even when you push your preamp hard. The 10 kohms output impedance integrates seamlessly with standard amplifiers and pedal chains, with no loading issues.

Design & Build

Alnico magnets paired with stainless steel construction deliver consistent, reliable tone set up for the road. The solderless connectors mean no iron required—assemble and plug in, reducing downtime and the risk of cold-joint failures. Battery life reaches 1500 hours on a standard 9V supply, and 27V DC maximum headroom is available for players who want extra output and dynamics.

Key Features

Active Telecaster-style solderless system
Resonant frequency: 4.85kHz
Output (string): 1V; Output (strum): 3V
Output noise at 60Hz: -101dB
Output impedance: 10 kohms
Alnico magnet type with stainless steel material construction
Battery powered; current draw at 9V: 160 uA
Battery life: 1500 hours
Maximum supply voltage: 27V DC
1/4 inch jack connectivity
Solderless connectors for fast installation
Finished in black

Low noise, zero soldering, and tunable headroom make the EMG T System a solid retrofit for Telecaster players who want signal clarity and installation speed.