Overview EMG
pickups are standard equipment on some models from guitar manufacturers such as
BC Rich,
ESP,
Schecter,
Cort,
Gibson,
Dean,
Steinberger,
Ibanez, and
Jackson Guitars. ;HZ / SRO Series The HZ / SRO Series is a variety of passive designs of humbucking and single coil pickups, as well as bass models for 4, 5, and 6 string basses.
HZ pickups are commonly used in guitar and bass manufacturers as stock pickups. ;SA Series The SA Series is an active single coil pick up with moderate gain output levels famous among
Fender Stratocaster players for extra volume and gain while retaining that classic vintage tone. ;X-Series The X series is an active product designed to bridge the gulf between passive and active tonalities. They are active but are voiced to sound more organic, with a more rounded signal response like the passives, while retaining the active qualities such as noise reduction and high output. ;Signature Pickups and Sets EMG has released several signature pickups and sets for various artists, the two longest signature artists being
Kerry King ("KFK Set") and
Zakk Wylde ("ZW Set"), both are which are based around the EMG 81 and EMG 85 set. There are also signature sets for Judas Priest's
Glenn Tipton ("GTV Vengenace" set custom-made for Tipton, based on the 81 / 81 set with steel magnets),
James Hetfield ("JH HET Set", set custom-made for Hetfield based on the 81 / 60 set with pole-pieces), and a complimentary set for fellow
Metallica guitarist
Kirk Hammett ("KH Bonebreakers" based on the 81 / 60A set)
Exodus' Gary Holt ("GH Set", based around the 81 / 89R in red covers),
Children of Bodom's
Alexi Laiho (passive custom EMG pickup with a custom-voiced boost preamp), and
Black Sabbath's
Geezer Butler (passive P and P/J voiced for Butler).
Metallica's
Robert Trujillo received a signature set ("RT Rip Tide" based on EMG's standard
Jazz Bass pickups). Signature pickguards on offer include those made to the specifications of Steve Lukather, David Gilmour, and Vince Gill. ==Endorsements==