EMG F-H1A Passive Humbucker Pickup in Brushed Black Chrome

Passive pickups rely on magnetic field alone without a battery or preamp, preserving natural dynamics and letting your playing dynamics shine through. The F-H1A's passive design delivers organic warmth and articulate sustain typical of classic humbucker voicing, rather than the compressed output and midrange boost of active designs.

Yes—the F-H1A is pre-spaced at .410 inches (10.41mm) string-to-string specifically for Floyd Rose spacing, and it fits standard humbucker cavities. It integrates seamlessly into any tremolo-equipped guitar with a standard humbucker route.

The F-H1A excels in hard rock, rock, metal, and blues, where warm tone, harmonic complexity, and classic passive character are valued. It is not optimized for folk or jazz applications.

The pickup features a 5-wire Quik-Connect output that streamlines installation—no soldering required. You'll need to confirm your guitar's existing wiring setup, but the Quik-Connect standard makes swapping straightforward.

The adjustable pole pieces let you fine-tune the magnetic response across individual strings, giving you control over output level and tonal balance without changing the overall passive character. This level of control is useful for dialing in the exact feel and response you want across your strings.

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