--- product_id: 50186821 title: "60 Active Humbucker Guitar Pickup, Black" brand: "emg" price: "37150 kr" currency: ISK in_stock: true reviews_count: 1 category: "Emg" url: https://www.desertcart.is/products/50186821-60-active-humbucker-guitar-pickup-black store_origin: IS region: Iceland --- # Close aperture coils for rich sustain High-output ceramic magnets Quik-Connect™ solderless install 60 Active Humbucker Guitar Pickup, Black **Brand:** emg **Price:** 37150 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎶 Elevate your tone with the EMG 60 — where clarity meets crushing power! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 60 Active Humbucker Guitar Pickup, Black by emg - **How much does it cost?** 37150 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.is](https://www.desertcart.is/products/50186821-60-active-humbucker-guitar-pickup-black) ## Best For - emg enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted emg brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Sustain That Sings:** Close aperture coils deliver buttery harmonic overtones and rich tonal clarity. - • **Plug & Play Simplicity:** Install effortlessly at home with EMG’s exclusive Quik-Connect™ system—no soldering needed. - • **Stage-Ready Signature Sound:** Trusted by metal legends like James Hetfield for that unmistakable mid-range crunch. - • **Powerful Ceramic Magnet Punch:** Experience boosted mids, big lows, and crisp highs that cut through any mix. - • **Versatile Neck Position Performer:** From clean blues to hard rock crunch, perfect for rhythm or lead tones. ## Overview The EMG 60 Active Humbucker Pickup features ceramic magnets and close aperture coils for a bright, high-output sound with rich sustain. Designed for easy solderless installation, it delivers a balanced tone with boosted mids, deep lows, and clear highs, making it ideal for rhythm and lead guitarists seeking professional-grade performance and stage presence. ## Description While the EMG-60 still features the close aperture coils loaded with ceramic magnets for the brightest attack of any of our many humbucking models, this pickup also packs plenty of output with both clarity and cut through high end. The EMG-60 is incredible for rhythm guitar as metal and extreme players have discovered. James Hetfield's signature ESP models use EMG-60's because their distinctive crunch sets any rhythm player apart in the mix of a band that pumps a lot of mid-range from the stage. The EMG 60 packs plenty of output with a balance of tones that is clic-thick; boosted mids, big lows and fat highs. Featuring close aperture coils loaded with ceramic magnets, this model has rich tonal characteristics that gives full treble response for distinct single-note solos and buttery harmonic overtones to provide some serious meat to your playing. Traditionally used in the rhythm position for everything from clean bluesy tones to hard rocking crunchiness. Package Includes: EMG's exclusive Quik-Connect™ cable, prewired split shaft volume/tone control set, output jack, battery clip set, s & springs. Review: Nicely made and easy to install - Bought for my brother, arrived in time for xmas. He was very pleased. It fit without issue, and has had frequent use without fault. The plug and play setup seems well thought out, and the pickup is well made. ## Features - 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 - Provides clarity and character to your guitar and works very well in the neck position - Installs without the use of a soldering iron, making it easy to do at home ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000VTL3FG | | Back Material Type | Metal | | Back material type | Metal | | Best Sellers Rank | 37,256 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 2,809 in Electric Guitar Parts | | Body Material Type | Metal | | Body material | Metal | | Brand | EMG | | Brand Name | EMG | | Colour | BLACK | | Connector Type | output jack | | Customer Reviews | 5.0 out of 5 stars 2 Reviews | | Fretboard Material Type | Maple Wood | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00654330100048 | | Guitar Bridge System | Fixed | | Guitar Pickup Configuration | H | | Included Components | EMG Quik-Connect Cable, Pre-Wired Split Shaft Volume/Tone Control Set, Output Jack, Battery Clip Set, S and Springs | | Instrument | Guitar | | Item Dimensions | 6.7 x 6 x 15.2 centimetres | | Item Weight | 0.47 Pounds | | Manufacturer | EMG Inc. | | Manufacturer Part Number | 5766SETBKC | | Material Type | Ceramic | | Model Name | 60 | | Model Number | 60 | | Model Series | EMG 60 | | Neck Material Type | Maple | | Neck material type | Maple | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Strings | 6 | | Set Name | EMG Pickup Sets | | Size | 60 Black | | Sound Profile | Bright, clear, rich in high frequencies | | String Material Type | Ceramic | | Top Material Type | Metal | | Top material type | Metal | | UPC | 654330100048 | | Unit Count | 1 count | ## Product Details - **Back material type:** Metal - **Body material:** Metal - **Brand:** EMG - **Colour:** BLACK - **Fretboard material type:** Maple Wood - **Guitar bridge system:** Fixed - **Guitar pick-up configuration:** H - **Neck material type:** Maple - **String material type:** Ceramic - **Top material type:** Metal ## Images ![60 Active Humbucker Guitar Pickup, Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/819+OzAALeL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nicely made and easy to install *by M***L on 14 April 2016* Bought for my brother, arrived in time for xmas. He was very pleased. It fit without issue, and has had frequent use without fault. The plug and play setup seems well thought out, and the pickup is well made. ## Frequently Bought Together - EMG 60 Active Humbucker Guitar Pickup, Black - EMG 85 Active Pickup - Black --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.is/products/50186821-60-active-humbucker-guitar-pickup-black](https://www.desertcart.is/products/50186821-60-active-humbucker-guitar-pickup-black) --- *Product available on Desertcart Iceland* *Store origin: IS* *Last updated: 2026-09-05*