During the last decade or so, guitarists have found that by changing the pickups in their favorite guitar, they open up a new world of tonal possibilities. What’s more, by installing a new set of pickups, they no longer end up sounding just like everyone else that owns the same particular guitar model. Finally, they’ve quickly discovered that, by installing active rather than passive pickups, the range of tonal coloration is vastly expanded, making one set of pickups capable of covering a wider spectrum of musical styles!
EMG pickups have actually been around since 1976, producing advanced passive and state-of-the-art active pickup systems that have been embraced by groups and artists as diverse as Bela Fleck and the Flecktones (EMG-81, EMG-85), Bob Dylan, Bruce Hall/REO Speedwagon (EMG-PJ set), Chuck Geoff/Toby Keith (EMG-40HZ), Dave Kushner/Velvet Revolver (EMG-60, EMG-81), David Gilmour/Pink Floyd (EMG-SA Set, EMG-SPC, EMG-EXG, EMG-DG20), George Marinelli/Bonnie Raitt (EMG-SA Set), Glen Tipton/Judas Priest (EMG-81, EMG-85, EMG-89), James Hetfield/Metallica (EMG-81, EMG-P60, EMG-60), Zakk Wylde/Ozzy Osbourne (EMG-ZW Set), Kerry King (EMG-KFK Set), and many more!
We’re happy to report to all of the guitarists and bassists out there that are still searching for their own unique voice: we are now carrying a wide range of EMG pickups! This is in direct response to steady customer interest, so if you want to know more about EMG pickups, pricing, and availability, you can go to our website or call your friendly, knowledgeable Sweetwater Sales Engineer!
