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10 Best emg metal pickups in Canada
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EMGEMG KH20 Kirk Hammett Active Pickup Set with Pickguard
Main highlights- Wired on a custom 11-hole white pearl pickguard with contrasting black knobs
- Pro Series Kirk Hammett signature system
- Joins the EMG 81 humbucker with a pair of S single-coil pickups
- Complete and ready to mount to your guitar
- Ceramic bar magnets for controlled sound and incredible versatility and sustain
9.9Exceptional
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EMG Zakk Wylde Humbucking Active Pickup Set, Black
Main highlights- Zakk Wylde Signature Pickup Set
- Solderless install system
- Long shaft volume and tone controls
- Includes both EMG 81 & 85 active pickups
- Aggressive tone and sustain designed after Zakk Wylde' s sound
9.6Exceptional
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EMG JH James Hetfield Electric Guitar Pickup Set, Brushed Chrome
Free ShippingMain highlights- Solderless install system
- James Hetfield signature pickup set
- Familiar tight attack with less inductance for a cleaner low end
- Active tone with the clarity and punch of a passive pickup
- "Stealth" looking set
9.5Excellent
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EMG H4A Passive Electric Guitar Humbucker Pickup, Black
Main highlights- Utilizes vintage wound coils loaded with Alnico V bar magnets which are fully shielded for minimal noise
- The tone is very well-balanced, with solid bass, pronounced mids, and fat highs
- Shines with superb clarity, full body, and delicate responsiveness which will suit almost any style of music
- Perfect for everything from blues to rock to metal
- Often used in the neck position and is commonly paired with the H4 in the bridge for a unique balance of tones
- A versatile high-output pickup endowed with warmth, body and clarity
9.4Excellent
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EMGEMG 81 Electric Guitar Humbucker Pickup Stainless Steel Brushed Black/Chrome
Main highlights- High-output Active Humbucking Pickup
- Bridge Position - Brushed Black Chrome
9.1Excellent
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EMG 85 Active Guitar Humbucker Bridge/Neck Pickup, Red
Main highlights- The slightly more sophisticated and well-rounded half of its famous brother, the EMG 81
- The Alnico magnets provide a muscular growl and smooth leads for everything from the blues to the most extreme metal
- Pairs well with just about every other humbucker in our line
- Features close aperture coils loaded with Alnico V magnets for exceptional tone and versatility
- EMG's solderless installation makes swapping your guitar pickups easy to do at home
- Although often used in the neck position, it sounds great as a bridge humbucker with its exceptional smoothness and soul
9.0Excellent
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EMG H4 Passive Electric Guitar Humbucker Pickup, Black
Main highlights- Utilizes over-wound coils loaded with ceramic bar magnets that are fully shielded to reduce noise
- Produces a well-balanced tone, with tight bass response, glassy mids, and crunchy highs
- Often used in the bridge position where it shines with excellent range, responsiveness, and sweet harmonics
- If you want a big rock or heavy modern guitar sound, this is the pickup for you
- Combines the power of our active 81 with the soul of a passive PAF
8.9Very Good
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- 08Yuemiya
Active Humbucker Pickups Set Compatible with EMG 81 85 Style, Matte Black, 25K Pots Wiring Kit, for Fender Strat HH & Most HH Electric Guitars, High Output Tone for Rock Metal (Pickups Set 4 Pot)
Main highlights- 【Stereo Output Jack – Smart Power Switching for Battery Life】 The included stereo output jack automatically engages the 9V power when plugged in, and disengages when unplugged—saving battery and protecting the circuit.
- 【Professional Active Tone – Noise-Free, Fast, and Dynamic】 Enjoy extremely low noise, ultra-fast dynamic response, and consistent high-output clarity. These pickups are engineered for precise articulation and maximum punch—perfect for recording and live performance.
- 【Multiple Setup Options – For Full Installs or Simple Upgrades】 Choose from complete wiring kits (1 to 4 pots) or pickups-only options. Perfect for custom mods, full rewires, or EMG-style replacement installs.
- 【Matte Black Finish – Modern & Minimalist Style】 The pickups feature a matte black shell, offering a sleek, stealthy look that fits both aggressive and refined guitar aesthetics. Looks great on any stage or custom build.
- 【Ideal for Metal, Rock, Djent, Shred & More】 Whether you're palm-muting heavy riffs or shredding solos, this pickup kit gives you the power, clarity, and sustain you need for modern high-gain genres.
- 【Fits Fender ST Strat Style & HH Electric Guitars】 Optimized to install in Fender Strat-style guitars (ST) with humbucker routing and HH guitars such as For Ibanez RG, For Jackson, For ESP LTD, and similar models built for active electronics.
- 【Compatible with EMG 81 85 Style – High-Output Active Pickups】 This HH pickup set is compatible with EMG 81/85 active humbuckers, engineered for tight bass, searing highs, and massive output—ideal for modern metal, shred, hard rock, and heavy distortion tones.
- 【Active Circuit Optimized – Includes 25K Potentiometers】 Comes with A25K short shaft potentiometers, specially designed for active pickup systems. Ensures accurate tone/volume response with smooth taper and minimal interference.
- 【9V Battery Box – Secure & Clean Power Management】 Each set comes with a high-quality battery box to mount your 9V power source. Keeps wiring tidy and ensures reliable performance for all active components.
8.7Very Good
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EMG Geezer Butler Signature P Bass Pickup Set
Free ShippingMain highlights- Solderless install system
- Passive pickup with a vintage tone
- Geezer Butler signature bass pickup set
- Features Alnico V pole pieces and custom wound coils for just the right amount of punch and grit
- Designed to recreate classic bass tones in Black Sabbath's early days
8.6Very Good
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EMG Pickups »3-Way B289 Toggle Switch - Ivory KNOB« Pickup Selector Switch for Electric Guitars in Gibson™ Style | 2 Connection Cables (Short/Long) | Ivory Button
Main highlights- Short and Long Cables Included
- Low Profile
- 3-Position Design
8.4Good
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