EMG Tom Morello Set - H/81 - Old Logo - Summer 2026 Active Humbucker Guitar Pickup

The EMG Tom Morello Signature Set puts the exact H/81 active humbucker combination behind some of the most inventive rock guitar of the last three decades straight into your own instrument. Developed with Tom Morello himself, this Summer 2026 reissue brings back his preferred original EMG logo styling and delivers the focused, high output and extreme clarity his style demands, from brutal rhythms to wild, pedalboard driven soundscapes.

Voiced as a complete system, the ceramic 81 at the bridge and EMG H at the neck are tuned to stay articulate through heavy distortion, radical effects chains and aggressive performance techniques. Whether you are chopping out kill switch rhythms, scratching the strings against the pickups or switching to warm, expressive leads, this set is designed to keep every note defined and musical.

Supplied as a complete pre wired, solderless kit, the Tom Morello Signature Set lets you drop the exact configuration into your guitar with minimal fuss. With both pickups, controls, switch, jack, battery clip and all connecting wires included, you can concentrate on playing and experimenting rather than wrestling with a soldering iron.

Tom Morello Signature Voicing

Created in collaboration with Tom Morello, this set captures the balance he relies on for Rage Against the Machine, Audioslave and beyond. The bridge delivers cutting attack and tight low end for riffing, while the neck offers a more vocal, singing quality for melodic lines and solos. The result is a rig ready foundation for everything from straight ahead rock to the most unconventional textures.

H/81 Configuration

The classic EMG 81 ceramic humbucker at the bridge provides high output, razor sharp definition and a compressed punch that excels with high gain amps and pedals. At the neck, the EMG H offers a smoother, fuller response with extra harmonic content, ideal for cleans, bluesy phrasing and lyrical leads. Together they give you a wide tonal palette that still feels cohesive and controlled.

Built For Extreme Effects And Techniques

This set is engineered to stay clear and noise resistant even at the extremes of your signal chain. Fast staccato rhythms, kill switch stutters, heavy whammy pedal abuse and percussive scratching all remain articulate, with enough headroom and focus to cut through a dense band mix or complex effects setup.

Summer 2026 Old Logo Reissue

Returning for Summer 2026 with the original EMG logo styling specified by Morello, this set has the look and feel fans associate with his classic tones. It is an ideal choice for players chasing that aesthetic as well as the sound, or for anyone wanting a period correct EMG appearance on their instrument.

Complete Solderless Installation Kit

The Tom Morello Signature Set includes everything you need for installation in one box. EMG's solderless system makes it quick and straightforward to wire up the pickups, controls, switch and output jack, so you can upgrade your guitar with professional active electronics without specialist tools or experience.

• Tom Morello Signature H/81 Voicing - Developed with Tom Morello, this set pairs an EMG H neck pickup with an 81 bridge for the precise balance of aggression, clarity and warmth he uses for Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave. It gives you a proven, artist approved platform for everything from tight riffs to experimental textures.
• High Output Ceramic 81 Bridge Pickup - The legendary EMG 81 at the bridge delivers focused, tight lows, cutting mids and crisp highs with plenty of output. It excels with high gain tones, keeping chords defined and single notes searing, even under heavy distortion and complex effects.
• Expressive EMG H Neck Pickup - The EMG H in the neck position offers a warmer, more harmonically rich voice that is perfect for cleans, melodic leads and more traditional rock and blues phrasing. It complements the 81 by giving you a smoother option that still retains the articulation and low noise of an active design.
• Complete Solderless Wiring Kit - Supplied as a fully pre wired, solderless system, the set includes both pickups, volume and tone controls, three way toggle switch, output jack, battery clip and all necessary connecting wires. This makes installation fast, tidy and reversible, ideal for upgrading or experimenting with your guitar's electronics.

General

• Product: EMG Tom Morello Signature Set
• Model: EMG TM Set H/81
• Type: Active humbucker guitar pickup set
• Release: Summer 2026
• Logo Style: Original EMG logo styling

Pickups

• Neck Pickup: EMG H active humbucker
• Bridge Pickup: EMG 81 active humbucker
• Bridge Magnet Type: Ceramic
• Configuration: H (neck) and 81 (bridge)
• Application: High output rock and metal, expressive lead work, effects heavy playing

Electronics And Controls

• Controls Included: Volume control
• Controls Included: Tone control
• Pickup Selector: Three way toggle switch included
• Output: Output jack included
• Power: 9V battery clip included
• Wiring: EMG solderless system with connecting wires