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EMG 60 Active Humbucker Pickup in White vs EMG HB Active Humbucker Bass Pickup in White
The EMG 60 is a guitar humbucker designed for articulate metal and hard rock tones, while the EMG HB is a bass-specific pickup engineered for tight low-end punch in funk and progressive styles. Choose the EMG 60 if you play guitar; choose the EMG HB if you play bass.
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EMG HB Active Humbucker Bass Pickup in White
Specs side by side
| EMG 60 Active Humbucker Pickup in White | EMG HB Active Humbucker Bass Pickup in White | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| Brand | EMG Pickups | EMG Pickups |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose EMG 60 Active Humbucker Pickup in White
- ✓ Optimized for guitar with 2.20 kHz midrange presence ideal for articulation and high-gain clarity
- ✓ Versatile across metal, hard rock, and studio recording applications
- ✓ Balanced output suitable for both clean and overdriven tones
- ✓ Fits standard guitar humbucker cavities with clean white aesthetic
Why choose EMG HB Active Humbucker Bass Pickup in White
- ✓ Engineered specifically for bass with P-style split-coil design in compact humbucker housing
- ✓ Higher resonant frequency at 3.20 kHz delivers punchy mids and string definition for bass
- ✓ Exceptional hum rejection at -106 dB ideal for studio and live bass performance
- ✓ Split-coil architecture optimized for tight, controlled low-end without compromise
Frequently asked questions
Can I use either pickup on both guitar and bass?
No. The EMG 60 is engineered for guitar humbucker cavities and guitar frequencies. The EMG HB is designed for bass with a P-style split-coil architecture optimized for bass string spacing and low-end response. Using them on the wrong instrument will result in poor tone and compatibility issues.
How do the resonant frequencies differ and why does it matter?
The EMG 60 resonates at 2.20 kHz for balanced guitar midrange clarity, while the EMG HB resonates at 3.20 kHz for punchy bass mids and articulate string definition. Each frequency peak is tuned to the frequency range and playing style of its intended instrument.
Which has lower noise and better for recording?
The EMG HB has a slight edge with -106 dB noise floor versus the EMG 60's -101 dB, though both are exceptionally quiet for active pickups. Both excel in studio sessions; choose based on your instrument type rather than noise performance.
Are the battery life and power requirements the same?
Both use a single 9-volt battery with approximately 3000 hours of life and draw 80 microamps at 9V. Both support up to 27V maximum supply voltage for custom configurations. Power specs are functionally identical.