What is included in this pickup set?

The set includes two active humbuckers (neck JH-N and bridge JH-B), two custom 25K volume and 25K tone potentiometers, a battery bus, stereo output jack, mounting hardware, and a complete wiring loom with battery cable and pickup connectors.

Will these pickups fit my guitar?

The long shaft (19mm) design is made for Gibson-style guitars and other instruments with recessed pot cavities. Standard 49mm Tune-O-Matic spacing ensures alignment on most solid-body platforms; confirm your guitar's potentiometer cavity depth and string spacing before ordering.

What tone should I expect?

These pickups deliver tight low-end response, high output (4.50V), and articulate cleans, with aggressive sustain and controlled response across high-gain amplification. The bridge uses ceramic/steel magnets for aggression in the lower register, while the neck uses ceramic for upper-frequency definition.

How long does the 9V battery last?

A single 9V battery supplies clean headroom for approximately 1500 hours of operation before replacement is needed.

What genres are these pickups suited for?

These pickups are designed for metal, hard rock, thrash metal, and drop-tuning applications where aggressive tone and note clarity are essential. They are not recommended for jazz, blues, or folk styles.

Do I pay sales tax on this order?

Sales tax is collected only on orders shipped to California; orders shipped to any other US state are not charged sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. At a typical 7% rate that is an estimated $19 less at checkout than the same listed price on a marketplace, which collects sales tax as the facilitator in most states. Buyers remain responsible for any use tax their state applies. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included.

EMG F-James Hetfield Het Long Shaft Active Humbucker Pickup Set in Gold

The EMG James Hetfield Het set captures the aggressive, articulate tone that defined Metallica's heaviest recordings. These active humbuckers combine ceramic magnets with low-impedance output for tight, controlled response across high-gain tracking and live-room sessions. The long shaft design fits Les Paul–style potentiometers directly, streamlining installation on compatible instruments.

Tone & Recording Performance

Each pickup operates at 10K ohms DC resistance with 4.50V output, delivering the clarity and sustain that define EMG's active architecture for punch through dense mixes. The bridge uses a ceramic/steel magnet pairing while the neck employs ceramic, balancing aggressive low-end response for rhythm tracking with upper-frequency definition for lead work and solos. A single 9V battery supplies clean headroom for 1500 hours of studio and live operation.

Studio Setup & Compatibility

This set includes all necessary components for immediate tracking: two custom 25K volume and tone potentiometers, battery bus, stereo output jack, mounting hardware, and a complete cable loom. The long shaft (19mm) design fits Gibson-style guitars and other instruments with recessed pot cavities; standard 49mm Tune-O-Matic spacing ensures proper alignment on most solid-body platforms.

Key Features

Two-pickup active humbucker set: JH-N (neck) and JH-B (bridge)
10K ohms DC resistance per pickup
4.50V output voltage with 160 microamps current at 9V
Ceramic magnet (neck); ceramic/steel magnet (bridge)
1500-hour battery life on single 9V supply
Long shaft potentiometer design (19mm for Les Paul–style instruments)
Standard Tune-O-Matic string spacing (49mm)
Diamond-like carbon (DLC) plated pickup caps
Two custom 25K volume and 25K tone potentiometers included
Complete wiring harness: battery cable, output cable, and dual pickup bus connectors
Two pairs of mounting screws and springs
Supports maximum supply voltage of 27V DC

This set provides the high-output, articulate foundation required for modern metal and hard rock recording without compromise on note definition or dynamic response.

Best suited for	Metal, Hard Rock, Thrash Metal, Drop Tunings
Tonal character	Tight low end, high output, articulate cleans, aggressive sustain, controlled response
Less specialized for	Jazz, Blues, Folk (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily)
Skill level	Intermediate / Advanced / Professional