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EMG P60A Active P90-Size Humbucker Pickup in Black vs EMG P HZ Passive Bass Pickup in Black
The EMG P60A is an active guitar humbucker designed for high-gain rock and metal, while the EMG P HZ is a passive bass pickup built for classic P-Bass tones in rock and funk. These are fundamentally different instrument types—one retrofits P90-routed guitars, the other fits standard P-Bass instruments.
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EMG P60A Active P90-Size Humbucker Pickup in Black
Specs side by side
| EMG P60A Active P90-Size Humbucker Pickup in Black | EMG P HZ Passive Bass Pickup in Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $109.00 | $109.00 |
| Brand | EMG Pickups | EMG Pickups |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose EMG P60A Active P90-Size Humbucker Pickup in Black
- ✓ Active design eliminates noise floor in high-gain and studio settings
- ✓ Compact P90-sized form factor fits existing P90 guitar routing
- ✓ Solderless installation with complete electronics package included
- ✓ Ceramic magnets deliver articulate clarity for metal and hard rock
Why choose EMG P HZ Passive Bass Pickup in Black
- ✓ Passive design requires no batteries or external power
- ✓ Warm mids and solid low end deliver classic P-Bass character
- ✓ Fully shielded construction resists electromagnetic interference
- ✓ Solderless 5-core connector simplifies bass installation
Frequently asked questions
Can I use the P60A in a bass or the P HZ in a guitar?
No. The P60A is engineered as a guitar humbucker for P90 routing with guitar-level output and controls. The P HZ is a bass pickup designed for P-Bass milling and bass-level impedance. They are not cross-compatible between instruments.
What is the main difference between active and passive pickups?
The P60A is active—it uses onboard circuitry and requires a 9V battery to produce a low-noise, high-output signal ideal for heavy genres. The P HZ is passive—it generates signal acoustically from magnet and coil with no battery, offering traditional tone but greater susceptibility to hum in noisy electrical environments.
Do both pickups require soldering?
No. Both include EMG's solderless connector systems. The P60A uses quick-connect cabling; the P HZ uses a 5-core connector. Neither requires traditional soldering of pickup leads.
Which pickup suits blues or vintage tones?
The P HZ is designed for blues, funk, and classic rock with its warm mids and vintage P-Bass character. The P60A is optimized for modern high-gain metal and hard rock, making it less suited to blues applications.