The EMG 57/66 Active Humbucker Guitar Pickup Set – Black delivers warm, articulate tones with punchy mids, tight lows, and smooth highs for classic rock, metal, and modern high-gain styles.

The EMG 57/66 Active Humbucker Guitar Pickup Set – Black combines the 57 bridge and 66 neck pickups, providing players with vintage-inspired warmth and modern high-output performance. Designed for low noise, maximum clarity, and dynamic response, this set is ideal for both studio recording and live performance.

The 57 bridge offers focused mids and sustain suitable for lead and rhythm tones, while the 66 neck delivers smooth, expressive cleans and rich harmonic content. Both pickups feature EMG’s active circuitry for consistent output, minimal hum, and a balanced tone across the frequency spectrum.

Angkor Music Shop Melbourne Authorized Seller.
Angkor Music Melbourne offers professional pickup installation and guitar setup services in-house.

Key Features

• Active EMG 57 bridge and 66 neck humbuckers
• High-output pickups with low noise
• Warm mids, tight lows, smooth highs
• Perfect for studio and live performance
• Four-conductor wiring for coil-splitting and flexibility
• Designed for rock, metal, blues, and progressive styles
• Direct drop-in replacement for most humbucker routes
• Black finish for classic aesthetic

Why Buy from Angkor Music Melbourne?

Experience

Our technicians have installed hundreds of EMG pickups, helping guitarists achieve consistent, high-output tones with clarity and articulation.

Expertise

We understand EMG active electronics, wiring options, pickup height adjustment, and tone shaping to optimize performance across different amps and guitars.

Authoritativeness

Angkor Music Shop Melbourne is a trusted EMG supplier, providing genuine products and professional advice for all active pickup installations.

Trustworthiness

All products are brand-new, genuine EMG pickups backed by manufacturer warranty. In-house installation ensures optimal output, clarity, and reliability.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these pickups active?

Yes — both 57 bridge and 66 neck pickups are active and require a 9V battery.

Can I coil-split these pickups?

Yes — four-conductor wiring allows for coil-splitting and series/parallel configurations.

What music styles suit this pickup set?

Ideal for rock, blues, metal, progressive, and high-gain lead tones.

Will these pickups reduce noise?

Yes — the active circuitry minimizes hum and unwanted noise.

Is installation difficult?

No — these pickups are direct replacements for standard humbucker routes and can be installed with basic soldering or by our professional service.