The EMG M-50 Short Shaft Mini Humbuckers Guitar Pickup rethinks the classic design for today's guitarists. It squeezes a rich, powerful sound into a small package. This pickup breaks the limits of traditional mini - humbuckers, mixing vintage warmth with modern punch.
**Unleash Your Rock Spirit**
The M - 50 has a super - charged gain. Its innovative magnetic structure and preamp boost the gain output significantly. You'll get thick, saturated tones for overdrive and distortion, great for making your Marshall sing with sustain or getting smooth leads from a Deluxe amp.
**Precise Tone Crafted**
The M - 50 uses a classic Alnico 5 magnet in a 'U' shape. This gives the pickup a warm, smooth character and amazing sustain for clear leads and complex chords. The focused magnetic aperture in its compact design makes a tight mid - range response like a P - 90 pickup, offering clear articulation in single - note runs and chords, and cutting through a dense mix without losing tonal clarity.
**Built for Modern Play**
The M - 50 runs quietly thanks to its advanced preamp design that reduces noise. You'll get clean tones and a solid base for overdriven sounds. It's a passive pickup powered by a single 9 - Volt battery. This simple design has the warmth of traditional pickups, high headroom, and low power consumption (only 1.3 Milli - Amps). No need to worry about messy wiring. There's no need for string grounding, so there's no risk of electrical shock. Its low - impedance output keeps the tone consistent regardless of cable length. It's designed for guitars with Gibson Tune - o - matic bridges, with a max string width of 2 inches (51mm). You can choose from colors like Black, White, Ivory, Chrome, and Brushed Chrome to match your guitar.
**Key Features**
- High output for powerful overdrive and distortion tones.
- Classic Alnico 5 magnet for warm sustain and clear tones.
- Quiet operation for clean tones.
- Passive design with low battery drain (1.3mA).
- No string grounding required.
- Works well with any cable length.
- Fits guitars with Gibson Tune - o - matic bridges (max 2 inches / 51mm string spacing).
- Multiple color options available.
**Included**
1 25K volume pot, 1 25K tone pot, 1 battery bus, 1 stereo output jack, 1 two - pickup in/out bus, 1 pair of mounting screws and springs, 1 pickup cable, 2 connect cables, 1 output cable, 1 battery cable.
Using the EMG M - 50 Short Shaft Mini Humbuckers Guitar Pickup is easy. First, make sure your guitar has a Gibson Tune - o - matic bridge with a maximum string width of 2 inches (51mm). Then, install the pickup using the included mounting screws and springs. Connect the cables as indicated in the package. It's powered by a single 9 - Volt battery, so just insert it into the battery bus.
When using it, you'll notice the amazing gain and clear tones. You can adjust the 25K volume and tone pots to get the sound you want. Whether you're using overdrive or clean tones, the pickup will perform well.
Here are some things to note. Don't worry about string grounding as this pickup doesn't require it, which also eliminates the risk of electrical shock. The battery has a low drain of 1.3mA, but it's still a good idea to check the battery regularly. If you notice a change in tone or a decrease in output, it might be time to replace the battery.
For maintenance, keep the pickup clean. You can use a soft, dry cloth to wipe it down. Avoid using harsh chemicals or abrasive materials as they can damage the finish. Also, when storing your guitar, make sure the pickup is protected from extreme temperatures and humidity. This will help keep your EMG M - 50 in top condition for a long time.
