EMG Richie Faulkner Custom 57/66 Falcons RF Pickup Set with Long Shaft in White

The EMG Richie Faulkner Custom 57/66 Falcons RF Pickup Set with Long Shaft in White delivers the power, clarity and authority you would expect from the man who helped reignite Judas Priest. Based on the acclaimed EMG 57/66 platform but refined to suit Richie Faulkner’s evolving style, this set combines the punch and headroom of modern active pickups with an organic, almost passive feel under the fingers. If you want searing metal tones, expressive leads and articulate cleans in one stage ready package, the RF Falcons are built to take your playing to the next level.

Developed in close collaboration with EMG founder Rob Turner and the EMG team, the RF Falcons began life as Richie’s personal custom set. Subtle but crucial tweaks to the original 57/66 design gave him the extra dynamic range, clarity and feel he needed for world tours and high pressure studio sessions. The result was simply too good to keep under wraps. Now available in a striking white finish for a limited time, this set gives you access to the same sound that has powered multiple Judas Priest albums and countless arena shows.

At the heart of the RF Falcons is a clean, high headroom voicing that stays composed no matter how much gain you stack on top. Chords remain tight and defined, single notes cut through the mix, and the pickups respond naturally to your picking dynamics and volume control. You get all the benefits of active electronics, such as low noise and consistent output, but with a touch sensitive response that feels familiar if you are used to passive humbuckers.

Installation is made as straightforward as possible thanks to EMG’s solderless wiring system. Everything you need to wire up a two pickup guitar is included in the box, from pots and output jack to cables and battery bus. Whether you are upgrading a trusted workhorse or finishing off a new build, the RF Falcons Set lets you drop in Richie’s signature tone with minimal fuss.

Richie Faulkner’s Refined 57/66 Voice

Working from the proven EMG 57/66 platform, Richie and EMG fine tuned the response, output and feel until it matched his exacting requirements on stage and in the studio. The RF Falcons capture that evolution, giving you a muscular, harmonically rich tone that excels at classic and modern metal while remaining versatile enough for cleaner, more melodic passages.

Active Power with Organic Feel

The RF Falcons feature a clean, high headroom design that keeps your sound open and expressive at any gain level. You get the tight low end, low noise and consistency associated with active pickups, but with a dynamic, almost passive like response that rewards subtle picking nuances and volume knob work.

Limited White Finish for 2026

Available in white and chrome for 2026 only, this white RF Falcons set adds a bold visual statement to match its commanding sound. Whether you are pairing them with a classic metal axe or a modern custom build, the sleek white covers give your guitar a distinctive, stage ready look.

EMG Solderless Convenience

Like all EMG systems, the RF Falcons Set ships with a complete solderless wiring kit. Pre wired pots, plug in cables, battery bus and output jack make installation clean and efficient, ideal for players who want to upgrade their tone without a trip to the tech.

• Richie Faulkner Custom Voicing - Developed with Richie Faulkner and based on the EMG 57/66 platform, this set delivers the aggressive yet articulate tone heard on modern Judas Priest records, giving you a proven sound for high gain riffing and soaring leads.
• High Headroom, Expressive Response - The RF Falcons are designed for clean, high headroom performance so your tone stays tight and defined at any gain level, with enough dynamic range to respond naturally to your touch and picking intensity.
• Limited Edition White Finish - Finished in striking white for 2026, this set brings a distinctive aesthetic that stands out on stage while complementing a wide range of guitar finishes and styles.
• Complete Solderless Wiring System Included - Supplied with EMG’s solderless install system, including pots, output jack, battery bus and all necessary cables, making it quick and straightforward to drop the RF Falcons into your guitar.

General

• Product: EMG Richie Faulkner Custom 57/66 Falcons RF Pickup Set
• Configuration: Humbucker neck and bridge set
• Pickup Type: Active humbuckers
• Finish: White
• Shaft Type: Long shaft
• Setup: Set

Electronics

• Design: Clean, high headroom active design
• Controls Included: 2 x 25k volume pots, 2 x 25k tone pots
• Output Jack: Stereo output jack included
• Wiring: EMG solderless wiring system

Included Hardware and Cables

• Battery Bus: 1 x battery bus
• Pickup Bus: 1 x two pickup in/out bus
• Mounting Hardware: 2 x pairs of mounting screws and springs
• Cables: 2 x pickup cables, 4 x connect cables, 1 x output cable, 1 x battery cable