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EMG 1-2 Pickup Conversion Wiring Kit Solderless w/ Free Guitar Tuner vs EMG 1 or 2 Pickups HZ (PASSIVE) Conversion Wiring Kit Long Shaft w/ Free Guitar Tuner
The EMG 1-2 is for active pickup systems requiring a battery and offers high-output noise-free tone, while the EMG HZ (Passive) is for passive humbucker guitars without batteries and uses standard 500k passive electronics. Choose the active kit if upgrading to EMG active pickups; choose the passive kit if working with standard passive humbuckers or upgrading existing passive setups.
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EMG 1-2 Pickup Conversion Wiring Kit Solderless w/ Free Guitar Tuner
EMG 1 or 2 Pickups HZ (PASSIVE) Conversion Wiring Kit Long Shaft w/ Free Guitar Tuner
Specs side by side
| EMG 1-2 Pickup Conversion Wiring Kit Solderless w/ Free Guitar Tuner | EMG 1 or 2 Pickups HZ (PASSIVE) Conversion Wiring Kit Long Shaft w/ Free Guitar Tuner | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Brand | EMG Pickups | EMG Pickups |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose EMG 1-2 Pickup Conversion Wiring Kit Solderless w/ Free Guitar Tuner
- ✓ Includes battery clip and power buss for active pickup operation
- ✓ High-output active electronics eliminate hum and noise
- ✓ Works with standard Strat-sized potentiometers for versatile guitar compatibility
- ✓ Plug-and-play switching with no soldering required
Why choose EMG 1 or 2 Pickups HZ (PASSIVE) Conversion Wiring Kit Long Shaft w/ Free Guitar Tuner
- ✓ Designed specifically for passive humbucker pickups with no battery needed
- ✓ Long shaft potentiometers fit full-thickness Les Paul-style guitars
- ✓ Standard 500k passive configuration proven for classic tone
- ✓ Solderless installation keeps complexity low for beginners
Frequently asked questions
What's the main difference between these kits?
The EMG 1-2 is built for active pickups (requires batteries) and includes power components, while the HZ kit is for passive humbuckers (no battery needed). The active kit uses standard Strat-sized pots; the passive uses long shaft pots for Les Paul-style guitars.
Do I need to know which pickup type I'm installing before choosing?
Yes. The EMG 1-2 only works with EMG active pickups. The HZ kit only works with passive humbuckers. They are not interchangeable.
Are both kits truly solderless?
Yes, both kits contain only solderless components with pre-wired connections, making them suitable for beginners and intermediate DIYers.
Which kit produces less hum and noise?
The EMG 1-2 active kit has noise-free switching due to active electronics. The HZ passive kit is standard passive humbucker configuration and may retain some hum typical of passive systems.