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10 Best emg pickups in Canada
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EMGEMG JH James Hetfield Electric Guitar Pickup Set, Brushed Chrome
Main 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
9.8Exceptional
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EMG 57/66 Bridge and Neck Humbucker Guitar Pickups Set, Gold
Main highlights- The unique combination of Alnico V magnets and steel pole pieces evoke an unmistakably PAF quality in its tone
- The ceramic pole pieces bring out the clarity in the upper register
- The active attributes provide the headroom and punch necessary to deliver excellent definition and presence
- The 66 is a result of pickup design inspired by the specific needs and requests of today’s players
- The 57 is a bridge humbucker pickup designed for today’s guitar player regardless of style or genre
- Alnico V magnets provide the warm, smooth mid-range and expansive lows
- A completely solderless installation makes this pickup set easy to install all on your own
9.6Exceptional
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Value for Money03
EMGEMG JH James Hetfield Electric Guitar Pickup Set, Chrome
Main 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 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
9.2Excellent
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EMG KHBB Kirk Hammett Bone Breaker Humbucker Guitar Pickup Set
Main highlights- The result of taking Metallica's tone and adding some new elements without sacrificing gain for clean or vice-versa
- Offers crisp crushing leads or smooth rounded rhythm tone at the flip of the selector switch
- Features slight pre-amp adjustments and combines Alnico 5 and Ceramic magnets to create the perfect tone-beast
- Consists of the BB-B Ceramic bridge and the BB-N Alnico 5 neck pickups
9.1Excellent
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EMG 81 Humbucking Active Guitar Pickup, Black
Main highlights- When used in both neck and bridge positions the sound can only be described as blistering
- Utilizes powerful ceramic magnets and close aperture coils
- The tone was designed with detailed intensity, incredible amounts of high end cut, and fluid sustain
- Other recommended pairings include the classic 81/85 setup and the versatile 81/60 combo
- In the bridge position of your guitar, it will make your leads slice right through even the densest mix
- EMG's solderless installation makes swapping your guitar pickups easy to do at home
9.0Excellent
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EMG 57/66 Bridge and Neck Humbucker Guitar Pickups Set, Brushed Chrome
Main highlights- The unique combination of Alnico V magnets and steel pole pieces evoke an unmistakably PAF quality in its tone
- The ceramic pole pieces bring out the clarity in the upper register
- The active attributes provide the headroom and punch necessary to deliver excellent definition and presence
- The 66 is a result of pickup design inspired by the specific needs and requests of today’s players
- The 57 is a bridge humbucker pickup designed for today’s guitar player regardless of style or genre
- Alnico V magnets provide the warm, smooth mid-range and expansive lows
- A completely solderless installation makes this pickup set easy to install all on your own
8.9Very Good
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EMG Geezer Butler Signature PJ Bass Pickup Set
Main highlights- Solderless install system
- Passive pickup with a vintage tone
- Geezer Butler signature bass pickup set
- Features Alnico 5 poles and features two custom wound split-coils
- Eliminates the noise and hum usually associated with early 70’s bass pickups
8.8Very Good
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EMG 81-X Active Humbucker Pickup, Black
Main highlights- Solderless installation
- Package includes volume/tone pots, output jack and cables
- Low impedance output prevents loss of high frequency response
- Internal preamp for noise reduction
- Color : Black
8.7Very Good
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- 10Yuemiya
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)
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.
8.6Very Good
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