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EMG Releases 57/66 Humbuckers

The unique combination of Alnico V magnets combined with steel pole pieces produce a type of tone that will suit players at any level or music type.

Santa Rosa, CA (October 29, 2012) -- EMG has announced new Alnico V humbuckers. Read the details in their press release:

The new 57 active humbucker from EMG is a bridge pickup suitable for any genre. The unique combination of Alnico V magnets combined with steel pole pieces produce a type of tone that will suit players at any level or music type. The new 66 active humbucker was designed specifically for the neck using Alnico V magnets together with ceramic pole pieces to create a perfect rhythm pickup that is full and open.

Both the 57 and the 66 were designed from the ground up and push the boundaries of what is considered the standard humbucker. “Musicians guide us and inspire us to create modern tools for tone...” states EMG’s founder Rob Turner. “..the 57 and 66 are a result of that input and are fresh, versatile tools for any player out there.”

The 57 and 66 are currently only available in EMG’s exclusive brushed stainless steel cap. Each pickup is sold individually. MSRP $199.99

Watch EMG's demo video:

For more information:
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ART
on 01/07/2013 		It's emg.. expect shrill high end with some extra midrange punch, and that will be their tone. These things got terrible reviews from people who bought them and swapped them out immediately. I have an 81x. Can't stand it. Too much trebbly shrill to hear notes or anything useful other than your ears bleeding (even on a baritone tuned to drop G). Can't make use of these pickups and I play usually high gain amps (Diezel, Engl, Mesa, etc)
Magneto
on 11/01/2012 		Actives going for the passive sound? ... the irony.
David
on 10/31/2012 		I have the 81/60 set in my LTD Eclipse and love them. I would be interested to hear the 57/66 in a similar guitar. It's good to see something new from EMG
zaodriver
on 10/30/2012 		I am willing to bet that these pickups resemble a more conservative tone than the 81/85 or 60 combo deliver. The 81/85 or 60 are considerably aggressive (I am a proud 808 user). The 57/66 tone is likely to satisfy users of more of a rock style, likely a bit more mid-range, a slight bit less aggressive to achieve a bit less of a compressed sound, and likely a bit less active sounding. This is definitely a pickup EMG needs in order to hit a new market of guitarists. I bet is sounds great for rock and hard rock without going full death metal.
Jake
on 10/29/2012 		I don't know what to think of these. They look like the Het Set just with a different cover. I would like to see a comparison of the two.
Brent
on 10/29/2012 		If im a fan of the tone I get from my ESP with 81/85 for a heavy metal tone, would I like these pickups?



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