What's included in this set, and do I need anything else to install it?

The set includes both pickups, active control electronics, output jack, battery clip assembly, mounting hardware, springs, volume and tone controls, and everything needed for a solderless installation. You'll just need basic hand tools and a guitar body routed for single-coil pickups.

How does active circuitry help with noise and tone?

Battery-powered active electronics eliminate the hum and noise typical of passive single coils while maintaining consistent output levels. Alnico magnets preserve the harmonic character of traditional single-coil designs, so you get clarity and punch without muddiness.

What genres and playing styles is this set best suited for?

The TX excels in country, rock, indie, and studio sessions where articulate tone and single-coil definition are priorities. It's not optimized for metal or djent styles that demand darker, higher-output voicings.

How does the solderless installation system work?

The solderless design uses pre-wired connectors and clips instead of traditional soldering, speeding up installation and reducing the chance of wiring errors. It's beginner-friendly but also works well for intermediate and advanced players doing quick upgrades.

How does this compare to passive single-coil pickups?

The TX combines single-coil transparency with active noise rejection and output consistency that passive pickups can't match. You retain that articulate, punchy character but without the hum, making it more studio-reliable and stage-ready.

Do I pay sales tax on this order?

Sales tax is collected only on orders shipped to California; orders shipped to any other US state are not charged sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. At a typical 7% rate that is an estimated $15 less at checkout than the same listed price on a marketplace, which collects sales tax as the facilitator in most states. Buyers remain responsible for any use tax their state applies. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included.

EMG TX Active Single Coil Pickup Set in Black

The EMG TX delivers articulate, punchy single-coil response with the noise rejection and output consistency of active electronics. Built for gigging musicians who need clarity that cuts through on stage, this set bridges classic Tele character with modern circuit design—giving you single-coil definition without the hum that kills live tone.

Active Electronics & Output

Battery-powered active circuitry provides consistent output levels and eliminates hum typical of passive single coils. The included volume and tone control set lets you shape response on the fly, while the integrated solderless installation system speeds setup and minimizes potential for wiring errors—critical when you're on the road and need reliability.

Specifications & Components

Alnico magnets preserve the harmonic character expected from traditional single-coil designs. This complete set includes everything needed for installation: control electronics, output jack, battery clip assembly, mounting hardware, and springs.

Key Features

Pickup Type: Single Coil Active
Magnet Material: Alnico
Color: Black
Power Source: Battery-Powered
Output Connector: 1/4" Mono Audio Plug
Installation: Solderless System
Includes Volume and Tone Control Set
Includes Output Jack
Includes Battery Clip Set
Includes Mounting Screws and Springs
Physical Dimensions: 5.00" W × 2.00" H × 8.00" D

The EMG TX set delivers active single-coil tone with solderless installation and zero-headache reliability—everything you need for a straightforward upgrade that performs night after night.

Best suited for	Country, Rock, Indie, Studio Sessions
Tonal character	Articulate, punchy, noise-rejected, consistent output, single-coil definition
Less specialized for	Metal, Djent (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily)
Skill level	Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced