EMG H2-B Passive Humbucker Pickup in Brushed Chrome
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- Full EMG manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- EMG4160
Description
EMG H2-B Passive Humbucker Pickup in Brushed Chrome
The EMG H2-B is a full-featured passive humbucker engineered to capture warm, articulate tones directly into your DAW without active electronics or battery concerns. The brushed chrome cover provides both visual refinement and electromagnetic shielding, making this pickup a straightforward retrofit for home studios and session rigs seeking clarity and definition in a traditionally voiced humbucker format.
Tonal Character & Recording Performance
A DC resistance of 8.4 kOhm paired with 4.53 Henries of inductance yields a balanced frequency response centered around dual resonant peaks at 2225 Hz and 4000 Hz, with an impedance of 63.3 kOhm at the first resonance point. This configuration produces focused midrange articulation and controlled high-end extension—ideal for tracking sessions requiring clear note separation, sustain, and punch without excessive harshness breaking through dense mixes.
Design & Studio Integration
Built with ceramic magnets in a C/S (Ceramic/Steel) configuration, the pickup ships with a complete no-soldering installation kit and standard spacing for 6-string guitars with short shaft clearance. The included 500K volume and tone potentiometers, output jack, pickup bus connectors, mounting hardware, and all necessary cables mean you can have this pickup wired and ready for tracking without additional component sourcing or setup delays.
Key Features
- DC Resistance: 8.4 kOhm
- Inductance: 4.53 Henries
- Resonant Frequency (Primary): 2225 Hz
- Resonant Frequency (Secondary): 4000 Hz
- Impedance at Resonance: 63.3 kOhm
- Ceramic magnet construction with C/S (Ceramic/Steel) configuration
- Brushed chrome cover
- Standard spacing and short shaft design for 6-string configuration
- Connector system for solderless installation
- Includes 500K volume pot, 500K tone pot, and mono output jack
- Complete accessory kit: mounting screws, springs, pickup cable, connect cables, output cable, and ground cable
The EMG H2-B is a complete, ready-to-install passive humbucker system built to deliver consistent recording performance without the maintenance demands of active electronics.
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At a Glance
The EMG H2-B is a passive humbucker designed to sit clearly in a mix with warm midrange articulation and balanced sustain, ideal for recording sessions where note definition matters. The dual resonant peaks at 2225 Hz and 4000 Hz give you focused presence without excessive brightness, and the complete wiring kit with potentiometers and connectors means you can get tracking-ready without extra component shopping.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Jazz
Not the best pick for
- – Djent
- – Thrash Metal
Skill level: Beginner · Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need active electronics or a battery for this pickup?
No. The EMG H2-B is a passive humbucker with ceramic magnets, so it requires no active circuitry or battery management. It connects directly with standard output and ground cables.
What genres and playing styles is this pickup best suited for?
The H2-B excels in blues, hard rock, rock, and jazz, where warm tone and articulate note separation are priorities. The controlled high end makes it less ideal for extreme genres like djent or thrash metal.
What comes in the box and do I need additional parts?
The kit includes the pickup with brushed chrome cover, 500K volume and tone potentiometers, output jack, mounting hardware, springs, pickup cable, connector cables, output cable, and ground cable. No additional components are needed for installation.
What is the no-soldering installation system?
The pickup uses a connector system that allows you to wire it without soldering. All necessary pots, jacks, and cables are included and pre-connectorized for fast, straightforward assembly.
Will this pickup fit my 6-string guitar?
Yes. The H2-B is designed for standard 6-string humbucker spacing and includes short shaft clearance, making it compatible with most 6-string guitar configurations.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.
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