EMG 57/66 TW Set Active Dual Mode Humucker Pickup Set Brushed Black Chrome

Active Humbucker Power with Switchable Single-Coil Clarity

EMG 57/66 TW Set is designed for players who want the output and consistency of active humbuckers while still accessing convincing single-coil tones from the same pickups. The three-coil architecture allows each pickup to operate in both dual-coil and single-coil modes using push-pull controls, expanding the tonal range available from a single guitar. The bridge-position EMG 57TW combines alnico and steel magnets to produce a tight, controlled low end with clear high-frequency detail. In humbucker mode the sound is focused and powerful, while switching to single-coil mode introduces sharper attack and more open articulation for cleaner rhythm parts.

The EMG 66TW neck pickup uses a hybrid ceramic and alnico magnet structure that balances warmth with clarity. In humbucker mode the neck position produces smooth sustain and fuller body for lead work, while the single-coil option introduces a brighter, more fluid response that maintains definition in complex chords or melodic lines. Compared with traditional passive designs, the active EMG circuitry keeps the signal consistent and noise levels low, even when switching between modes.

At Riffs & Licks Music, we think the EMG 57/66 TW Set suits players who want modern active output with genuine tonal flexibility, giving one guitar the ability to cover powerful humbucker drive and articulate single-coil textures.

Package includes EMG's exclusive solderless install system