By combining
ceramic magnets with a narrow aperture, the EMG-60 has increased
sensitivity and high-frequency response. The 60 features the attack
of a single-coil with the power and the punch of a humbucking
pickup. In the mid-to-high frequency range, we've given the
harmonics a boost. There's more high end in the EMG-60 than you
would expect from any humbucking pickup. With a distinctive tone for
soloing, the 60 works equally well for singing leads or for melody
chording.
The EMG-60 was originally designed for Fender in 1979 and was to
be featured on the Tele-Elite* Model as a mini-humbucking pickup.
Fender changed their plans so EMG released the EMG-60 in a full size
humbucking housing. The EMG-60 still features the close aperture
coils loaded with ceramic magnets for the brightest attack of any of
the many EMG humbucking models. Yet the EMG-60 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. After many years the EMG-60 has found its
rightful home on James Hetfield’s signature ESP models JH-2 and
JH-3. Its distinctive crunch sets any rhythm player apart in the mix
of a band that pumps a lot of mid-range from the stage. With a
distinctive tone for soloing, the 60 works perfectly as a clear but
fat lead pickup.
The resonance slope is steeper but the peak is higher than other
EMG Models. The 60 is the result of a lot of input from different
people. It is probably the most versatile humbucking pickup EMG
makes, but doesn't get the recognition it deserves.
Product
Data Sheet (pdf Download)
Clean
(neck) |
Dirty
(neck)
|
SPECIFICATIONS:
| Logo
Color: |
Gray |
| Resonant
Frequency (Khz) |
2.95 |
| RMS
Output Voltage |
1.0 |
| Peak
Output Voltage |
3.0 |
| Output
Noise (dBV) |
-89 |
| Output
Impedance (Kohm) |
10 |
| Current
@ 9V (Microamps) |
80 |
| Battery
Life (Hours) |
3000 |
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