EMG H2-B Long Shaft Passive Humbucker Pickup in Black Chrome
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- Brand new in original box
- Full EMG manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- EMG7990
Description
EMG H2-B Long Shaft Passive Humbucker Pickup in Black Chrome
The EMG H2-B is a vintage-voiced passive humbucker that captures warm, articulate tones without requiring onboard electronics. Its long shaft design accommodates a wide variety of guitar builds, making it a straightforward retrofit option for studios and home recordings seeking classic humbucker character with modern construction standards.
Tonal Character & Recording Performance
Built with vintage wound coils and ceramic magnets, this pickup produces a balanced frequency response centered around 2225 Hz and 4000 Hz resonant peaks, yielding smooth midrange and defined highs that cut through mix with clarity in blues, rock, and classic rock sessions. The 8.4 kOhm DC resistance and 4.53 Henries inductance establish moderate output and natural breakup characteristics without aggressive coloration, ensuring versatile tracking across overdub and layering scenarios.
Installation & Signal Path
The pickup features a 5-wire Quik-Connect output with EMG's exclusive connector system, eliminating the need for soldering during installation. Mounting hardware and connection cable are included, streamlining the swap process on compatible guitars and minimizing downtime in the recording chain.
Key Features
- Passive humbucker design — no batteries or active circuitry required
- Vintage wound coils with ceramic magnets
- DC Resistance: 8.4 kOhm
- Inductance: 4.53 Henries
- Resonant Frequency: 2225 Hz and 4000 Hz
- Impedance @ Resonance: 63.3 kOhm
- 5-wire Quik-Connect output with EMG connector system
- Long shaft design for broad guitar compatibility
- Black Chrome finish
- Includes 5-wire Quik-Connect Cable and mounting screws
- Product dimensions: 2.75 x 2.38 x 6 inches
The H2-B combines straightforward installation with reliable passive tonal character, making it a practical choice for producers and engineers building or refreshing their instrument toolkit without unnecessary complexity.
More Information
| Condition | New |
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At a Glance
The EMG H2-B is a passive humbucker with balanced frequency response centered on smooth midrange and articulate highs, ideal for capturing warm, natural tones in home-studio recordings. Its moderate output and natural breakup characteristics sit well in blues, rock, and classic rock mixes without requiring onboard electronics or batteries. The included Quik-Connect cable and mounting hardware streamline installation, letting you focus on tracking and production.
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Blues, Rock, Classic Rock, Home Recording |
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| Tonal character | Warm, articulate, smooth midrange, defined highs, balanced |
| Less specialized for | Metal, Djent (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 'B-Stock' mean?
B-Stock products are fully functional with minor cosmetic imperfections. This H2-B performs identically to new units but may show signs of handling or display.
Do I need to solder this pickup, or does it work with my guitar's existing wiring?
The H2-B uses EMG's 5-wire Quik-Connect system, which eliminates soldering during installation. It includes the connection cable and mounting screws, making the swap straightforward on compatible guitars.
Will this pickup work for metal or high-gain genres?
The H2-B is designed for blues, rock, and classic rock; its warm, moderate-output character and natural breakup are not suited for metal or djent applications that demand aggressive coloration and higher output.
What makes the long shaft design important?
The long shaft design accommodates a wide variety of guitar builds and body styles, making this pickup a practical retrofit option for most humbucker-routed instruments without modification.
Do I need a battery to power this pickup?
No—the H2-B is a fully passive humbucker with no onboard electronics or active circuitry, so no battery is required.
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. Marketplaces collect sales tax as the facilitator in most states, so the same listed price can cost more there. Buyers remain responsible for any use tax their state applies. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included.
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