Best Emg in 2026

James Hetfield Signature Pickup Set

"Stealth" looking set

Active tone with the clarity and punch of a passive pickup

Pro Series Kirk Hammett signature system

Joins the EMG 81 humbucker with a pair of S single-coil pickups

Ceramic bar magnets for controlled sound and incredible versatility and sustain

Pro Series David Gilmour custom design

Custom 11-hole white pearl pickguard with white knobs

Utilizes Alnico loaded single-coil pickups, Guitar Expander, and presence control

Utilizes powerful ceramic magnets and close aperture coils

The tone was designed with detailed intensity, incredible amounts of high end cut, and fluid sustain

In the bridge position of your guitar, it will make your leads slice right through even the densest mix

James Hetfield signature pickup set

"Stealth" looking set

Active tone with the clarity and punch of a passive pickup

Zakk Wylde Signature Pickup Set

Includes both EMG 81 & 85 active pickups

Long shaft volume and tone controls

Geezer Butler signature bass pickup set

Passive pickup with a vintage tone

Features Alnico 5 poles and features two custom wound split-coils

The slightly more sophisticated and well-rounded half of its famous brother, the EMG 81

Features close aperture coils loaded with Alnico V magnets for exceptional tone and versatility

The Alnico magnets provide a muscular growl and smooth leads for everything from the blues to the most extreme metal

A solution for players looking for a great amplified acoustic guitar tone without the feedback issues

Offers a very broad frequency range and authentic acoustic tone with enough volume to play with a band

Employs a unique internal preamp that's been tailored for the phase and frequency response of an acoustic guitar

Combines the power of our active 81 with the soul of a passive PAF

Produces a well-balanced tone, with tight bass response, glassy mids, and crunchy highs

Utilizes over-wound coils loaded with ceramic bar magnets that are fully shielded to reduce noise

Bridge 57 and neck 66 in one package

57 evokes an unmistakably PAF quality in its tone

66 provides the warm, smooth mid-range and Expansive lows while Bringing out clarity in upper register

EMG's original P adds warmth, and incredible low end punch

The LJ provides a tight mid-range with dynamic high end response for a well defined attack

Used separately or in combination, they offer endless options to accommodate modern and traditional playing styles

Active Humbucking Pickup with Quik-connect Cable

Battery Clip Set - Brushed Black Chrome

Volume/Tone Control

Packs plenty of output with a balance of thick, boosted mids, big lows and singing highs

Features close aperture coils, similar to a mini-humbucker, for rich harmonic overtones with plenty of sustain

Ceramic magnets offer a full treble response and loads of output great for distinct single-note solos

Features sweeping harmonic overtones, punch and quiet operation

Has classic jazz bass characteristics with a broader tonal frequency range that adds dimensions and clarity

Has a very low ratio of resistance to inductance, which increases the low end response

Our classic J pickups in a completely solderless system for swapping your Jazz Bass pickups with no hassle

Everything a player needs is mounted to a control plate – volume, volume and tone pot

Features sweeping harmonic overtones, punch and quiet operation

Combines the attributes of the early Strat sounds with added midrange response and higher output

This gives the pickup "bell-like" harmonics and increased sustain

This active single coil set, loaded with Alnico V bar magnets, sounds bright and airy with a rich bottom end

Brings together the classic EMG 81 with two Alnico V loaded single coil pickups

This combination is aggressive in the bridge and smooth, yet articulate, in the middle and neck positions

Can either be fully or partially assembled depending on your guitar and the sound you want

The result of taking Metallica's tone and adding some new elements without sacrificing gain for clean or vice-versa

Features slight pre-amp adjustments and combines Alnico 5 and Ceramic magnets to create the perfect tone-beast

Consists of the BB-B Ceramic bridge and the BB-N Alnico 5 neck pickups

A versatile high-output pickup endowed with warmth, body and clarity

Perfect for everything from blues to rock to metal

The tone is very well-balanced, with solid bass, pronounced mids, and fat highs

Covers a wide sonic palette of classic and modern bass sounds

Utilizes ceramic magnets coupled with short, squat coils for high-end articulation, warmth, and low end punch

Countless pros use this bass pickup because of its natural presence, superior definition, and low noise

Lars Frederiksen “Dirty Middle Finger” punk rock pickup set

This new passive humbucker pickup set is a modern twist on an old school classic

Includes a ceramic magnet humbucker bridge pickup for clean articulate highs, and an Alnico 5 humbucker neck pickup for rhythmic mid-range and power

Kerry King Signature Pickup Set

Includes EMG 81 and EMG 85 active pickups

Includes EMG PA2 Gain Boost Switch

Passive pickup created for guitarist, songwriter and producer prashant aswani

Precision wound custom bobbins and Alnico 2 magnets that create the perfect balance between neck and Bridge positions

Delivers the clarity and definition usually found only in active pickups

Passive pickup set created for guitarist, songwriter and producer Prashant Aswani

Designed and tested for the clarity and definition usually found only in active pickups

Has precision wound custom bobbins and alnico 2 magnets that create the perfect balance between neck and bridge positions

PJHZ Set of 2 pickups for 4-string bass Passivepickup set:LJ-HZJ-Bass bridge pickup andP-BassmodelFor the popularPJ-Bass combinationCeramic magnets and steel core, completely shielded5-wire (5-conductor) plug connection for versatile switching optionsEMG-Logo in silverColour: blackEMG HZ-Series: professional passive pickups made by the the leading manufacturer from the U.S.

Inspired by the varied guitar tones created in the '70s to bring grit and edge to your playing

The plug-on preamp and open coil gets the response of a traditional humbucker but with clean, noise free, low impedance output

This traditional design featuring ceramic magnets is available in black and zebra color options for a truly vintage presentation

David Ellison signature set

Dual-coil pickup in the Bridge

Ceramic & steel pickup for the neck

David Ellison signature set

Dual-coil pickup in the Bridge

Ceramic & steel pickup for the neck

A powerful modern sounding humbucker for bass players looking to cut through a big, loud mix

The two coils loaded with ceramic bar magnets provide punch and clarity with a crisp top end and plenty of output

Offers a sonic range that covers the cleanest highs right down to the dirtiest, growling lows