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EMG H2A-B Passive Humbucker Pickup in Brushed Gold vs EMG H2A-B Passive Humbucker Pickup in Brushed Chrome
These are identical EMG H2A-B passive humbuckers with the same electronics, specs, and tonal character—the only difference is cosmetic finish (Brushed Gold vs. Brushed Chrome). Choose based purely on which finish matches your guitar's aesthetic.
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EMG H2A-B Passive Humbucker Pickup in Brushed Gold
EMG H2A-B Passive Humbucker Pickup in Brushed Chrome
Specs side by side
| EMG H2A-B Passive Humbucker Pickup in Brushed Gold | EMG H2A-B Passive Humbucker Pickup in Brushed Chrome | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Brand | EMG Pickups | EMG Pickups |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose EMG H2A-B Passive Humbucker Pickup in Brushed Gold
- ✓ Brushed Gold finish complements warm-toned or vintage-styled guitars
- ✓ Same Alnico V construction and vintage voicing as Product B
- ✓ Passive design requires no battery or external power
Why choose EMG H2A-B Passive Humbucker Pickup in Brushed Chrome
- ✓ Brushed Chrome finish suits modern and contemporary guitar aesthetics
- ✓ Identical electronics and tonal performance to Product A
- ✓ 5-wire connector enables series/parallel switching for tonal flexibility
Frequently asked questions
Are the electrical specs and tone identical between these two pickups?
Yes. Both feature the same 8.40 kOhm DC resistance, 4.90 Henries inductance, Alnico V magnets, vintage wind configuration, and dual resonant peaks at 2.12 kHz and 3.82 kHz. The only difference is the finish color.
Which finish is easier to keep clean and maintain?
Both brushed finishes resist fingerprints better than polished finishes. Brushed Chrome may show dust more visibly under stage lighting, while Brushed Gold can hide surface wear slightly better, but the difference is minimal with regular cleaning.
Can either pickup handle rock and blues equally well?
Yes, both are equally suited to blues, rock, and studio work. The articulate, balanced frequency response and vintage character work well across these genres without bias toward one finish over the other.
Do these pickups require a battery or external power source?
No. Both are fully passive designs with no active circuitry, so they require no battery, making them plug-and-play when installed in a standard humbucker cavity.