Detail 01
Alnico V magnets and ceramic pole pieces
The magnet and pole-piece combination is voiced for warm mids, expansive lows, and balanced clarity in the upper register.
Product detailSKU #1500000394960
EMG66 Active Pickup - Alnico V with Ceramic Poles Black Neck
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
EMG’s 66 is an active neck pickup built around Alnico V magnets and ceramic pole pieces. Its voice centers on warm, smooth mids and expansive lows, with the ceramic poles balancing clarity higher up the register. The black unit has a clean, modern appearance, while EMG’s solderless installation system makes pickup changes more straightforward. It is a focused option when the neck position is where you want this particular blend of low-end range, midrange smoothness, and upper-register definition.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Outfitting a guitar neck position with smooth mids, broad lows, and balanced upper-register clarity.
- Changing pickups through EMG’s solderless installation system rather than a conventional soldered installation.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- A bridge-position pickup role, as the EMG 66 is designed and voiced for the neck position.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Solderless installation
EMG’s installation system is intended to make changing pickups easier.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Plan the 66 for the neck position.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What position is the EMG 66 voiced for?
It is designed and voiced as a neck pickup.
02What does its magnet design emphasize?
Alnico V magnets provide warm, smooth mids and expansive lows; ceramic poles balance upper-register clarity.
03Does the EMG 66 use solderless installation?
Yes. EMG’s solderless installation system is designed to make pickup changes easier.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Alnico V with Ceramic Poles Black Neck
