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Humbucker guitar pickup from EMG belonging to the Active series

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  • luthipianoramaluthipianorama

    EMG 60 in the bridge? let's be crazy !!!!

    EMG 60Published on 10/15/14 at 15:26
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    I use this little monster for 7 months in a jackson king v pro dave Mustain history and break down prejudices I installed in the bridge position. the result is a very agrèssiff and especially its harmonics has almost all the boxes on filletées strings.
    just awesome for all that is extreme and especially if you love a good foil but who knows his blend by turning the dial tone.
    in v 18 is a revelation in low clean longer present and the acute medium has its crystal-wish .but saturation as that used its does not change much except a little more precision can be. and finally if it can help it is coupled to a Seymour Duncan Gus G Fire Blackouts
  • ArcheosArcheos

    everything that we love ...

    EMG 60Published on 04/22/12 at 06:26
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    Who has not heard the famous song nothing else matters? Or one of the bridge? The emg 60, that's the sound. Precise and flashy, this micro is great. Recommended in the heats, it will open your game more versatility.
  • HamtaroHamtaro

    EMG 60Published on 10/20/04 at 16:40
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    The EMG 60 active humbucker is a (yes, it's ... EMG) is a magnet in raisin bread. He is best known for being part of the configuration of James Hetfield.

    The EMG 60 has mostly t Designed to be possible to "handle position." It is a microphone that has an output level lgrement lower than the 81 or 85 for example and then he prfra for the "bridge position" one of the last two microphones as this position is the one gnralement dedicates the distortions and thus to the microphone output level consquent. That said, nothing is forbidden and the output level of 60 is not at all ridiculous, it's all relative trs (the 81 and 85 avoinent dry matter output level!).

    For me, the 60 silent intrt be…
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    The EMG 60 active humbucker is a (yes, it's ... EMG) is a magnet in raisin bread. He is best known for being part of the configuration of James Hetfield.

    The EMG 60 has mostly t Designed to be possible to "handle position." It is a microphone that has an output level lgrement lower than the 81 or 85 for example and then he prfra for the "bridge position" one of the last two microphones as this position is the one gnralement dedicates the distortions and thus to the microphone output level consquent. That said, nothing is forbidden and the output level of 60 is not at all ridiculous, it's all relative trs (the 81 and 85 avoinent dry matter output level!).

    For me, the 60 silent intrt be able to have clear sound with more volume than a single coil (as with the split of 89) and also more "body". This means that the 60 fully convinced me! The argges, remained clear without cruncher (unless you like a bear mad buggers Obviously), but also with notes trs prcis dtach much.

    This was confirmed by distortion. Although the saturation n'tait not as aggressive and biting than the 81, but all silent trs same dynamic, and again, trs prcise. This is also one of the other mics in this intrts "handle position" which is the extreme precision of the sounds dlivrs. APRS is to me the great advantage of this microphone on 85 and 89 which are the two most Priss microphones in this position. L o and they will ring imprcis trs round, with a gap DEFINITIONS, the 60, he, will remain clear and understandable, especially with the rhythmic arrangements o Difference is obvious and turns largely benefit the 60.

    As lead is the same thing. The notes are good and dtachent trs trs same sentences are clear fast. He sometimes lacks a bit of that fullness which "sing" the notes but also the sound of the characters of the magnet prsence cramique rput more prcis but less "hot" an Alnico magnet (as in 89 and 85).

    The EMG 60 has become one of my favorite mics for its versatility and quality sound gnrale. Its weakness is for clean sounds trs pic as is the case for example with a lot of rhythmic "funk" o the use of a single coil is essential.

    So fans of EMG looking for versatility and precision both in loving distortion that sounds clear, this microphone is for you!
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  • cyberbibcyberbib

    EMG 60Published on 10/30/04 at 13:49
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    I think everything has been said in the characteristics of the machine ... need I say more except that it is a very good microphone?

    - How long have you use it?
    I use it for several months and I must be fully satisfied

    - What is so special that you like most and least?
    I Montec micro serious position with his buddy in the 81 acute and I am seductive Intermediates by the position clear that both saturated ... may be because there are both equipped with a ceramic magnet ...

    - Have you tried many other models before buying it?
    I would not say much but I tried some DiMarzio and Seymour Duncan certain: none of them arrive at the ankle!

    - How would you rate the quality / price? …
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    I think everything has been said in the characteristics of the machine ... need I say more except that it is a very good microphone?

    - How long have you use it?
    I use it for several months and I must be fully satisfied

    - What is so special that you like most and least?
    I Montec micro serious position with his buddy in the 81 acute and I am seductive Intermediates by the position clear that both saturated ... may be because there are both equipped with a ceramic magnet ...

    - Have you tried many other models before buying it?
    I would not say much but I tried some DiMarzio and Seymour Duncan certain: none of them arrive at the ankle!

    - How would you rate the quality / price?
    In my opinion there is nothing wrong in that this microphone is the same price as many microphones in a much worse sound quality and is delivered with more knob and all what is needed in connection .. .

    - With experience, you do again this choice? ...
    yes in a heartbeat ...
    This microphone is perfect
    EMG RULES!
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  • tctoftctof

    EMG 60Published on 05/27/05 at 05:55
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    Hsitation day after I saw the crack dj advice posts. Mount with a emg 89 in bridge on a takamine gx-200 is your exact surprising: I expect more of Difference on the distortion they have more precision and potatoes on it but with my mesa quad I dj big sound
    EMG rputs are cold and yet that is in its clear or crunch it gives his best performance, it's really surprising and a tip top quality range of his formidable and versatile type that .
    Coupled with an exceptional emg89 your exact prcises distortion, gain and clear sound crazy ......
    rsultats therefore surprising but only in the good way
    excellent micro
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    Hsitation day after I saw the crack dj advice posts. Mount with a emg 89 in bridge on a takamine gx-200 is your exact surprising: I expect more of Difference on the distortion they have more precision and potatoes on it but with my mesa quad I dj big sound
    EMG rputs are cold and yet that is in its clear or crunch it gives his best performance, it's really surprising and a tip top quality range of his formidable and versatile type that .
    Coupled with an exceptional emg89 your exact prcises distortion, gain and clear sound crazy ......
    rsultats therefore surprising but only in the good way
    excellent micro
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  • Mikl OMikl O

    EMG 60Published on 10/08/05 at 01:08
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    I use it for a little over a month-mounted handle on a Gibson Explorer with an EMG-81 bridge. Without saying that I have tried many mics before, even when I had some test before I DCID, and in particular the EMG 85.

    The particularity of this microphone is to be prcis like clockwork. It's not complicated I cover my guitar since I was the micro: the sounds are crystal clear, warm, round, prcis, bright, and they get little thanks to tone up a range of incisive flapping in the sweet sweet.

    In fact, j'tais plutt party on a classic kit Zakk Wylde (81/85) or a type Hammett (81/81) or Kerry King (81/81 knob with "more gain for the distortion in your face "), and I am INTERESTED in 60 by looki…
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    I use it for a little over a month-mounted handle on a Gibson Explorer with an EMG-81 bridge. Without saying that I have tried many mics before, even when I had some test before I DCID, and in particular the EMG 85.

    The particularity of this microphone is to be prcis like clockwork. It's not complicated I cover my guitar since I was the micro: the sounds are crystal clear, warm, round, prcis, bright, and they get little thanks to tone up a range of incisive flapping in the sweet sweet.

    In fact, j'tais plutt party on a classic kit Zakk Wylde (81/85) or a type Hammett (81/81) or Kerry King (81/81 knob with "more gain for the distortion in your face "), and I am INTERESTED in 60 by looking a little the config of the master-es Explorer, namely James Hetfield, Fidler in tandem from its 81/60 beginners. And I understood: with a 81/85 or 81/81, it is somewhat scratch Specializes in the registry metal / rock, with the big sound that spot super efficient. The 60 saves in versatility and depth of play, going to tickle records that would sound wrong without it.

    The report price is trs good quality I think. Yes, it is not given but all is clean, well done, well done, a finger is mounted in the nose, the record is even translated in French, then the price n ' fMeasure is not my opinion.

    If I had to redo this choice? Hsitation no, yes. The 60 is thundering, patant, stunning, intriguing. Most people who heard or tried my guitar made me kind of rflexions "What is that sound ?!?", but still positive, like" but it's terrible, what's ?. " Try it, it's really a great product. But I think it is more effective on guitars such as Explorer or LP on Ibanez or Jackson ...
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  • kinder_guanokinder_guano

    EMG 60Published on 12/23/05 at 02:57
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    Unmute cramique (alnico version exists, the 60A) non-splittable. May arise in bridge or neck.

    Personally, I have tried yet that neck. Pos on an all mahogany SLSMG Jackson, all on my usual rig (Mesa TriAxis / 2:90, baffle ENGL V30 and G Major). To replace an EMG Hz H4, itself replaced by an EMG 81, itself replaced by an EMG 85, eventually replaced by a 60. Yes, I try microphones. Normally I'm trs trsclibataire right now, I'm a little as I can ...

    Since it is also possible in neck on my Les Paul Classic, which breathes life on a half stack Engl Powerball

    Good back our EMG.

    Rputs cold DDIS mtal only, disregarding the sound of the guitar, blah ... mouaif ...

    In neck, the 85 is ho…
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    Unmute cramique (alnico version exists, the 60A) non-splittable. May arise in bridge or neck.

    Personally, I have tried yet that neck. Pos on an all mahogany SLSMG Jackson, all on my usual rig (Mesa TriAxis / 2:90, baffle ENGL V30 and G Major). To replace an EMG Hz H4, itself replaced by an EMG 81, itself replaced by an EMG 85, eventually replaced by a 60. Yes, I try microphones. Normally I'm trs trsclibataire right now, I'm a little as I can ...

    Since it is also possible in neck on my Les Paul Classic, which breathes life on a half stack Engl Powerball

    Good back our EMG.

    Rputs cold DDIS mtal only, disregarding the sound of the guitar, blah ... mouaif ...

    In neck, the 85 is hot, round, sweet, superb clean, beautiful saturated. The 81, it is more aggressive, but not become ingrable, far less than the 85 round. Not bad to clean, good in saturated trs.
    Then came the 60 (on the package, it states clearly EMG 60 Jazz) ... ;)
    Viii, it is not intended primarily to large hairy metalheads!

    This mic is a real surprise: it is quite low mdiums ax / bass, trs clear from the 81 and 85, which is quite Drout when there is a microphone the 85. It has a bright attack, snapping burning fat without being a treble ... describe super weird, but excellent cost!

    It is even more prcis, again, the 85, giving a grain cooler (alnico against raisin bread, too ...).

    The clean sounds are round, and this always shine! In such a saturated, it has plenty of gain pouur have fun, always with the grain trs particular.

    In short, a micro-changing set of Zakk Wylde (81/85), and really MRIT dtour in clean (somptueux!) as lead!

    EMG Pow
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  • bongo666bongo666

    EMG 60Published on 06/23/06 at 06:55
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    Micro exceptional round (in bridge, I know: p)

    Ms. agreement IF I clear sound all warm and exceptionally ractif ragis has all the saturation that I balance, all on an average less scratches yet trs.

    With 81 in bridge, I have a pair (micro) that rpond trs well drop tuning and can do all styles of bourrinage, Led Zep to the group tomorrow
  • M.o.nM.o.n

    EMG 60Published on 07/27/06 at 12:35
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    Mount on my esp eclipse, I think it's the best microphones round t given to me to play ... the sound is beautiful, and a small prcis something that we love. vintage bass compared to my PRS there is no photo ... EMG is doing vainceur cables up ^ ^.
    this mic can do everything jazz, country, blues, pop, rock ... I use it for distortion in solo and it was drooling!
  • thorpedothorpedo

    EMG 60Published on 09/29/07 at 03:38
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    I use it for a year and a half, we beginners archarn saturation j'tais that, I cared too much, big mistake!
    the sound is clear is simply stunning, on the other hand attention, the guitar must follow drrire, ca is nothing, I think, to mount a 60 on a Chinese violin and company ...
    So its super clean, warm and round trs, may be lack of slamming, but he has a personality that's the main!
    saturation, it is not on a 81, but for hard rock or even do not worry, though cash ca.
    unlike 81, I do it again this choice.
  • HwangHwang

    EMG 60Published on 04/27/09 at 03:48
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    - How long have you use it?
    More than 2 years.

    - What is so special that you like most and least?
    The Pick-up, the choice of master Hetfield is confirmed, neck position, good for clean, the crunch, and distortion. The sound is warm for an asset is really surprising. 81/60 The combination works great.

    - Have you tried many other models before buying it?
    Seymour and Dimarzio

    - How would you rate the quality / price?
    Very good.

    - With experience, you do again this choice?
    Without hesitation.
  • nickname009nickname009

    EMG 60Published on 04/12/11 at 20:53
    The EMG 60 is probably the only pickup you should ever get if you decide to go active! It's clean, and it's dirty in the best ways! famous as a neck pickup only and never as the bridge pickup. I've never actually tried it in the bridge pickup.

    The cleans are glassy and shimmery yet not thin. It's VERY clean. Very very clean! Just listen to all the newer metallica or metallica S&M or EVERYBODY else that uses EMGs! 60s have been the trademark neck pickup for EMG.

    The EMG60 on the neck pickup is also, of course amazing. Clear, fluidy, not too muddy, not thin, and great for solos. I don't generally use the neck pickup on high gain for anything else as it's generally too thick for rhythms and …
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    The EMG 60 is probably the only pickup you should ever get if you decide to go active! It's clean, and it's dirty in the best ways! famous as a neck pickup only and never as the bridge pickup. I've never actually tried it in the bridge pickup.

    The cleans are glassy and shimmery yet not thin. It's VERY clean. Very very clean! Just listen to all the newer metallica or metallica S&M or EVERYBODY else that uses EMGs! 60s have been the trademark neck pickup for EMG.

    The EMG60 on the neck pickup is also, of course amazing. Clear, fluidy, not too muddy, not thin, and great for solos. I don't generally use the neck pickup on high gain for anything else as it's generally too thick for rhythms and chords etc.

    EMG pickups are one of a kind, and cannot be imitated. There has been many other companies making active pickups trying to match the EMGs but I've always been happy with them when I was into active pickups for years and years and years.

    Though this pickup sounds great. It again does have its faults. It being active, as I mentioned in my previous EMG reviews, cannot seem to be as dynamic as a passive pickups would be and do not clean up well with the volume rolled down. Thus the rating. And this is of course, aside from the fact that most non-active players don't like the whole changing battery thing. Though it's a very minor thing it's less often than changing strings! So this review is already assuming that one KNOWS it's an active pickup and does NOT base a review on the battery requirement.

    Overall, one of the better active neck pickups out there! Quiet, clean, tight, clear and smooth! Perfectly balanced and flexible!
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