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EMG HA Active Single Coil Pickup in White vs EMG P60 Active P90-Size Humbucker Pickup in Ivory
The EMG HA is a noiseless single-coil pickup in humbucker housing designed for articulate, vintage-style tone across studio and live work, while the EMG P60 is a warm, midrange-focused P90-style pickup built for blues and classic rock. Choose the HA if you want single-coil clarity and snap; choose the P60 if you prefer P90 warmth and punch.
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EMG P60 Active P90-Size Humbucker Pickup in Ivory
Specs side by side
| EMG HA Active Single Coil Pickup in White | EMG P60 Active P90-Size Humbucker Pickup in Ivory | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| Brand | EMG Pickups | EMG Pickups |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose EMG HA Active Single Coil Pickup in White
- ✓ True single-coil articulation and snap without hum noise
- ✓ Fits humbucker routing with no modification needed
- ✓ Versatile for both neck and bridge positions
- ✓ Resonant frequency (3.7 kHz) captures harmonic definition
Why choose EMG P60 Active P90-Size Humbucker Pickup in Ivory
- ✓ Warm, classic P90 character in compact footprint
- ✓ Fits standard P90 cavities without routing
- ✓ Midrange-focused tone ideal for blues and rock
- ✓ Wide operating voltage range (9V–27V) for flexible power options
Frequently asked questions
What's the main tonal difference between these two pickups?
The HA delivers articulate highs and tight lows with a single-coil snap, while the P60 focuses on warm, midrange-heavy tone characteristic of a P90. The HA resonates at 3.7 kHz for clarity; the P60 resonates at 2.20 MHz for warmth.
Which pickup requires less installation work?
The P60 fits standard P90 cavities without routing, while the HA fits humbucker routing without modification. Both include all necessary components, so installation complexity depends on your guitar's cavity type.
Are these pickups suitable for metal or heavy genres?
Neither is recommended for metal or thrash metal. The HA and P60 are both optimized for vintage-to-modern rock, blues, and studio work where articulation and warmth matter more than high-gain aggression.
What skill level do I need to install either pickup?
Both are rated for intermediate, advanced, and professional players. Each comes with all mounting hardware, controls, and cables, making installation straightforward for anyone with basic soldering and guitar maintenance experience.