EMG H2-N 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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- EMG4153
Description
EMG H2-N Passive Humbucker Pickup in Brushed Chrome
The EMG H2-N delivers the clarity and articulation of a modern passive design without sacrificing the balanced output that makes humbuckers reliable across recording contexts. This ceramic-magnet pickup produces defined highs and controlled lows, ensuring consistent tracking performance in high-gain sessions and clean recording applications alike. The brushed chrome finish offers visual distinction, while the fully shielded construction eliminates unwanted noise interference—critical for maintaining clean signal paths during multitrack recording and overdub work.
Tone & Electrical Characteristics
The H2-N's 8.4 kOhm DC resistance and 4.53 Henries inductance establish a midrange-focused voicing with natural compression that sits well in dense mixes. Dual resonant frequencies at 2225 Hz and 4000 Hz create a smooth frequency response that avoids harshness while maintaining articulation, delivering solid rhythm definition on recorded takes and preserving lead clarity during layered tracking sessions.
Construction & Studio Integration
The pickup features full shielding to reject 60-cycle hum and environmental noise, essential for maintaining pristine signal integrity during recording and post-production. A 5-wire quick-connect output enables multiple wiring combinations, allowing you to tailor coil splits or series/parallel configurations to suit specific tracking scenarios or mix contexts without requiring a full rewire between sessions.
Key Features
- Ceramic magnet construction
- DC Resistance: 8.4 kOhm
- Inductance: 4.53 Henries
- Resonant Frequency: 2225 Hz and 4000 Hz
- Impedance at Resonance: 63.3 kOhm
- Fully shielded for noise reduction
- 5-wire quick-connect output with multiple wiring options
- Brushed Chrome finish
- Includes volume and tone potentiometers
- Mono output jack included
- Pickup cable and connect/output/ground cables supplied
- Complete mounting hardware provided
The EMG H2-N combines passive pickup reliability with modern shielding and flexible wiring options, making it an effective choice for home studios and tracking environments where balanced tone and noise-free signal capture define professional results.
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At a Glance
The EMG H2-N is a passive ceramic-magnet humbucker engineered for articulate, midrange-focused recordings with natural compression and smooth frequency response. Its dual resonant peaks at 2225 Hz and 4000 Hz provide clarity on lead lines while keeping lows controlled, making it versatile for rock, metal, and studio sessions where definition matters. The fully shielded construction and 5-wire quick-connect output give you noise-free capture and flexible wiring options to shape your tone during mixing and production.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Gigging
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included with the EMG H2-N?
The pickup ships with volume and tone potentiometers, a mono output jack, pickup cable, connect/output/ground cables, and complete mounting hardware. You'll have everything needed for installation.
Can I use this pickup for jazz or blues?
The H2-N is optimized for rock, metal, and hard rock; it's not designed for jazz or folk styles. Its articulate highs and midrange focus are engineered for high-gain and driven contexts rather than warm, smooth jazz tones.
How does the 5-wire quick-connect output work?
The 5-wire design allows installers to configure the pickup in multiple ways—coil splits, series/parallel modes, and other combinations—so you can tailor the tone to your specific guitar and amp setup without rewiring.
Is the fully shielded design important for my gigging setup?
Yes; full shielding rejects 60-cycle hum and environmental noise, which is essential for consistent, clean performance on stage or in the studio, especially in high-gain situations where noise becomes more apparent.
How does the H2-N compare to active EMG pickups?
The H2-N is passive—no battery required—and delivers balanced output with modern shielding and flexible wiring. It offers the reliability and simplicity of passive design while maintaining the articulation and noise rejection you'd expect from EMG engineering.
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