EMG Fat 55 Active Humbucker 7-String Electric Guitar Pickup Set – Black

EMG Fat 55 Active Humbucker 7-String Electric Guitar Pickup Set - Black
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EMG Fat 55 Retro Active 7-String Humbucker Pickup Set - Black Open Coil

Experience the legendary tone, touch-sensitive dynamics, and organic warmth of the historic 1950s and '60s PAF design—re-engineered specifically for the extended range of modern instruments. The EMG Retro Active Fat 55-7 Humbucker Set delivers classic vintage voice to 7-string guitarists without the historical limitations of low-frequency mud or single-coil background interference. Finished in traditional black open-coil housings, this matched neck and bridge set infuses your low-B arrangements with incredible definition while maintaining smooth, singing compression across your high-register lead tracks.

Angkor Music Technical Evaluation: Alnico PAF Voicing Meets Low-Impedance Active Efficiency

The breakthrough of the Fat 55-7 system lies in its dual-architecture design. At its core, this set features traditional, authentically wound passive coils wrapped around premium Alnico magnets. This preserves the open, dynamic, and touch-responsive touch character prized by vintage blues and rock players. However, rather than sending this high-impedance signal through long, tone-sapping cables, the pickups feed into a custom-engineered, ultra-quiet external plug-on preamp. This active buffering module drops the output to a low-impedance format, completely stripping away 60-cycle hum, radio interference, and line buzz. The result is a pickup set that responds like an organic passive humbucker but offers the pristine noise floor, high headroom, and cable-driving strength of modern active electronics.

E-E-A-T: Comprehensive Drop-In Kit & Extended-Range Fitment Verification

At Angkor Music, we advocate for seamless guitar upgrades that protect the structural integrity of your instrument. The Fat 55-7 set comes fully loaded with **EMG's exclusive Solderless Installation System**, featuring 25K active pots, a central terminal hub bus, and quick-clip wiring lines. Important Dimensions Check: Extended-range 7-string routings can vary significantly between guitar manufacturers. Before completing your purchase, we highly recommend checking the official EMG instruction schematics to compare your guitar's existing pickup cavities with the dimensions of these housings to ensure a flawless drop-in fit.

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Technical Specifications

  • Brand: EMG Pickups
  • Series: Retro Active Lineup
  • Model: Fat 55-7 Set
  • Pickup Configuration: HH (7-String Matched Neck & Bridge Set)
  • Housing Style: Traditional Open-Coil Bobbins
  • Magnet Core Material: Premium Alnico Magnets
  • Electronics Architecture: Passive-Wound Coils with Discrete External Active Preamp
  • Output Character: Low-Impedance, Ultra-Low Noise Floor (Zero Hum)
  • Color Finish: Solid Black
  • Installation System: 100% Quick-Connect Plug-and-Play Solderless Layout
  • Condition: Brand New in Original Box

In the Box Comprehensive Solderless Kit Contents

  • Active Volume Potentiometers: 2 x 25k Volume Pots
  • Active Tone Potentiometers: 2 x 25k Tone Pots
  • Power Control Distribution: 1 x Onboard Battery Bus Module
  • Signal Router: 1 x Two-Pickup In/Out Connection Bus
  • Output Connector: 1 x 1/4" Stereo Output Jack (Battery isolating safety switch layout)
  • Mounting Hardware: 2 x Pairs of Height Adjustment Screws and High-Tension Mounting Springs
  • Harness Cabling Matrix: 2 x Quick-Connect Pickup Cables, 4 x Interconnect Cables, 1 x Master Output Cable, 1 x 9V Battery Snap Cable

Key Product Features

  • Vintage PAF Core Voice: Recreates the woody low-end bounce, smooth mid-range bloom, and airy highs characteristic of late '50s humbuckers.
  • Extended-Range Low End Definition: Tailored specifically for 7-string instruments to prevent the low-B string from sounding muddy or loose under heavy gain.
  • Discrete Active Preamping: External plug-on preamp filters out cable line noise, studio ground loops, and lighting buzz while saving passive tone dynamics.
  • 100% Solderless Installation: Quick-clip cable blocks eliminate the need for workshop heat tools, complex wiring maps, or structural soldering.
  • Dynamic Response Versatility: Sits back beautifully into traditional jazz and blues rhythm parts, yet rises instantly into sustaining overdriven rock leads.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use my guitar's factory 500K control pots with the Retro Active Fat 55-7 set?
No. Because the Retro Active external preamp converts the guitar's signal into a low-impedance output, traditional high-resistance 500K or 250K passive pots will cause an immediate loss of treble detail and an uneven volume sweep. You must install the high-grade 25K volume and tone potentiometers included inside this solderless kit box to maintain optimal tonal clarity and linear operation.

Do these 7-string pickups require a 9-volt battery to run even though they have passive coils?
Yes. While the bobbins and magnet cores are wound like traditional passive humbuckers, the built-in low-impedance external preamp requires active power to function and pass an audio signal. A single premium 9-volt alkaline battery provides up to 3,000 hours of regular performance time inside your instrument cavity.

How do I prevent the active battery from draining when I am not playing the guitar?
The included 1/4" stereo output jack acts as an automatic master power switch for the active preamplifier circuit. The battery loop is engaged only when a standard mono guitar cable is plugged into the jack. To prevent accidental power drainage between practice sessions or tracking dates, always pull your guitar cable out of the instrument's jack when resting on a stand.

Additional information

Weight 0.34 kg
type

Humbucker
To Fit Guitar

Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar
Active/passive

Active
Position

Bridge

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