EMG H3A Passive Humbucker Pickup in Black
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- Brand new in original box
- Full EMG manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- EMG2062
Description
EMG H3A Passive Humbucker Pickup in Black
The EMG H3A delivers the clarity and articulation of a passive design without sacrificing the output and definition required for professional recording and mixing work. This is a straightforward, no-nonsense pickup engineered for producers and engineers who need natural dynamics and responsive feel across the full tonal spectrum in the studio. The included solderless installation system makes integration into most guitar electronics straightforward.
Recording Tone & Signal Chain
Built with Alnico V magnets and over-wound coils, the H3A produces balanced output with clear articulation and natural breakup characteristics that capture well on tape and in DAWs. The passive design requires no battery, eliminating noise floor concerns and delivering the organic responsiveness and consistent tracking performance that engineers prefer when layering takes and building arrangements.
Studio Setup & Integration
The EMG solderless installation system bundles everything needed for a complete electronics retrofit: dual 500k potentiometers (volume and tone), output jack, pickup bus connectors, pickup cables, connection cables, output cable, grounding cable, and mounting hardware. This integrated approach reduces assembly complexity and ensures proper impedance matching into your preamp, interface, or mixing console out of the box.
Key Features
- Alnico V magnet construction
- Over-wound coils for enhanced output
- Passive design — no battery required
- Pole distance: 9.85 mm
- Inductance: 7.4 Henries
- DC Resistance: 13.65 kOhm
- Resonant Frequency: 1725 Hz and 3000 Hz
- Includes EMG solderless wiring harness with dual 500k potentiometers
- Complete installation kit with cables, connectors, output jack, and mounting hardware
- Made in United States
The H3A combines passive pickup integrity with EMG's engineering and solderless convenience, making it a reliable choice for producers upgrading their tracking instruments without complicated rewiring.
More Information
| Condition | New |
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At a Glance
The EMG H3A brings passive humbucker authenticity to the studio with natural dynamics, clear articulation, and organic breakup that sits well in rock and metal mixes without the complexity of active circuitry. Its balanced output and full tonal spectrum clarity capture responsive feel across gain stages and effects chains. The complete solderless installation kit means you can integrate it into your tracking guitar quickly and reliably.
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Blues, Studio Sessions |
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| Tonal character | Balanced output, clear articulation, natural breakup, organic responsiveness, full tonal spectrum clarity |
| Less specialized for | Jazz, Folk (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need soldering experience to install the H3A?
No. The EMG solderless installation system includes a complete wiring harness with pre-assembled connectors, dual 500k potentiometers, output jack, cables, and mounting hardware—everything connects via plug-and-play bus connectors.
Does this pickup require a battery?
No. The H3A is a passive design powered entirely by the magnetic field; there is no active electronics or battery to manage.
What genres and playing styles is the H3A best suited for?
The H3A excels in rock, hard rock, metal, and blues, delivering natural breakup and responsive dynamics that suit high-gain and classic tones. It is not optimized for jazz or folk applications.
What's included in the box?
The H3A comes with the pickup itself, dual 500k potentiometers (volume and tone), output jack, pickup bus connectors, pickup and connection cables, output cable, grounding cable, and mounting hardware for a complete electronics retrofit.
How does the H3A compare to active EMG pickups?
The H3A is passive and delivers organic responsiveness and natural dynamics without the noise floor or battery management of active systems; it trades some output punch for authenticity and simplicity, making it closer in character to designs like the Seymour Duncan 59 or DiMarzio PAF.
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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