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When talking about active pickups, the first question that usually arises is, what exactly are they? To someone not familiar with the music business they might sounds like a kind of truck that keeps moving at all times. In fact, they have nothing to do automobiles and instead are geared for electric guitar aficionados.

An active pickup is a device that uses electricity to modify or adjust the sound signals made by guitar strings. These particular kinds of electronic noise adjustment devices are different from the passive pickups in that they use an external power source.

The best reason for using active pickups when playing a guitar is that when they are used correctly, they make almost no ambient noise. This is extremely beneficial when the guitar player is performing in a smaller enclosed area like a bar or club; where there are many other electronic devices.

The main problem with using these kinds of devices is that you will need to be close to an outlet, or have a way to get access to one. While needing an outlet will not generally be a major issue, there are venues where it can become a problem.

Electro Magnetic Generators (or EMG) is the most popular producer of these devices and for the most part, they can be purchased online and in various music and electronic stores for around $200 a piece. Whether that kind of a price tag is something one would desire to invest in or not, is entirely up to the individual and this decision is often based on their personal desires, and their dedication to their music.

Christopher W. Smith is the lead contributor to a major indie music publication.

Articles about Active Pickups are featured frequently along with reviews at ActivePickups.net.

Emg Emg-707 7-String Guitar Active Pickup Black $93.96 EMG EMG-707 7-String Guitar Active Pickup Black

Emg 808X 8-String Active Guitar Pickup Black $115 EMG 808X 8-String Active Guitar Pickup BLACK

Emg 707X 7-String Active Guitar Pickup Black $115 EMG 707X 7-String Active Guitar Pickup BLACK

Emg Emg-60 Humbucking Active Guitar Pickup Black $105 EMG EMG-60 Humbucking Active Guitar Pickup Black

Emg Emg-60 Humbucking Active Guitar Pickup Gold $125 EMG EMG-60 Humbucking Active Guitar Pickup Gold

Emg Emg-60 Humbucking Active Guitar Pickup Chrome $125 EMG EMG-60 Humbucking Active Guitar Pickup Chrome

Emg Emg-81 Humbucking Active Guitar Pickup Black $105 EMG EMG-81 Humbucking Active Guitar Pickup Black

Emg Emg-81 Humbucking Active Guitar Pickup White $105 EMG EMG-81 Humbucking Active Guitar Pickup White

Emg Emg-81 Humbucking Active Guitar Pickup Chrome $125 EMG EMG-81 Humbucking Active Guitar Pickup Chrome

Emg Emg-81 Humbucking Active Guitar Pickup Gold $125 EMG EMG-81 Humbucking Active Guitar Pickup Gold

Emg 81-7X 7-String Active Guitar Pickup Black $100.05 EMG 81-7X 7-String Active Guitar Pickup BLACK

Emg Emg-60-7 7-String Active Guitar Pickup Black $93.96 EMG EMG-60-7 7-String Active Guitar Pickup Black

Emg Emg-81-7 7-String Guitar Active Pickup Black $93.96 EMG EMG-81-7 7-String Guitar Active Pickup Black

Emg 60-7X 7-String Active Guitar Pickup Black $115 EMG 60-7X 7-String Active Guitar Pickup BLACK

Emg Emg-60 Humbucking Active Guitar Pickup White $105 EMG EMG-60 Humbucking Active Guitar Pickup White

Emg Emg-60 Humbucking Active Guitar Pickup Ivory $99 EMG EMG-60 Humbucking Active Guitar Pickup Ivory

Emg Emg-81 Humbucking Active Guitar Pickup Ivory $105 EMG EMG-81 Humbucking Active Guitar Pickup Ivory

Schecter Guitar Research Omen-7 Active Electric Guitar Satin Black $449 Schecter Guitar Research Omen-7 Active Electric Guitar Satin Black

Schecter Guitar Research Omen Fr Active Electric Guitar Black $449 Schecter Guitar Research Omen FR Active Electric Guitar Black

Schecter Guitar Research Omen Fr Active Electric Guitar Satin Black $449 Schecter Guitar Research Omen FR Active Electric Guitar Satin Black

Schecter Guitar Research Omen-6 Active Electric Guitar Black $399 Schecter Guitar Research Omen-6 Active Electric Guitar Black

Schecter Guitar Research Omen-7 Active Electric Guitar Black $449 Schecter Guitar Research Omen-7 Active Electric Guitar Black

Schecter Guitar Research Omen-6 Active Electric Guitar Satin Black $399 Schecter Guitar Research Omen-6 Active Electric Guitar Satin Black

Emg Emg-Sa Single Coil Active Guitar Pickup Set White $199 EMG EMG-SA Single Coil Active Guitar Pickup Set White

Emg Savx Active Single-Coil Guitar Pickup Set Black $229 EMG SAVX Active Single-Coil Guitar Pickup Set BLACK

Emg Sax Active Single-Coil Guitar Pickup Set Black $229 EMG SAX Active Single-Coil Guitar Pickup Set BLACK

Emg Sax Active Single-Coil Guitar Pickup Set Ivory $229 EMG SAX Active Single-Coil Guitar Pickup Set IVORY

Emg 89X Dual-Mode Active Humbucker Guitar Pickup Ivory $130 EMG 89X Dual-Mode Active Humbucker Guitar Pickup IVORY

Emg Emg-81Tw Active Dual-Mode Humbucker Guitar Pickup Black $120 EMG EMG-81TW Active Dual-Mode Humbucker Guitar Pickup Black

Dtar Perfect Timbre Active Piezo Pickup System For Acoustic Guitar $139.3 Dtar Perfect Timbre Active Piezo Pickup System For Acoustic Guitar

Dean Hillsboro 5 5-String Active Electric Bass Guitar Silverburst $349 Dean Hillsboro 5 5-String Active Electric Bass Guitar Silverburst

Lr Baggs Ibeam Active Acoustic Guitar Pickup System $139.3 LR Baggs iBeam Active Acoustic Guitar Pickup System

Emg Sx Active Single-Coil Guitar Pickup Set White $229 EMG SX Active Single-Coil Guitar Pickup Set WHITE