EMG H4 Long Shaft 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
- EMG6283
Description
EMG H4 Long Shaft Passive Humbucker Pickup in Black
The EMG H4 is a high-output passive humbucker engineered for studio tracking and mixing sessions where aggressive, articulate tone matters. Its bar-loaded coil design captures tight, defined response across the frequency spectrum, translating well into rock, metal, and hard blues mixes without coloration. The fully shielded construction minimizes noise interference, ensuring clean signal transmission through your interface and DAW.
Electrical Characteristics
With a DC resistance of 13.65 kΩ and inductance of 7.37 H, this pickup generates a resonant peak at 1.65 kHz—a frequency sweet spot that emphasizes midrange clarity and sustain in recorded takes. The over-wound coils produce high output in a passive design, eliminating the need for batteries while maintaining dynamic response and capture sensitivity, allowing natural playing dynamics to translate to your sessions.
Design & Construction
The ceramic bar magnet and bar pole pieces create a focused magnetic field that locks in note definition and reduces string-to-string imbalance across takes. The 5-wire Quik-Connect cable simplifies installation and future modifications, while full shielding suppresses hum and RF interference for studio-ready clarity on every recording.
Key Features
- Two bar-loaded coils with over-wound construction
- DC Resistance: 13.65 kΩ
- Inductance: 7.37 H
- Resonant Frequency: 1.65 kHz
- High-output passive humbucker design
- Ceramic bar magnet with bar pole pieces
- Fully shielded for noise rejection
- 5-wire Quik-Connect cable included
- No battery required
- Black finish
The H4 delivers authoritative passive performance in a format that demands no ongoing maintenance, making it a reliable foundation for any studio session prioritizing consistent tone and technical simplicity.
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At a Glance
The EMG H4 is a passive humbucker that captures aggressive, high-output tone with articulate midrange and tight low-end definition, making it ideal for tracking rock, metal, and djent in the studio. Its fully shielded construction ensures clean signal transmission into your interface, and the passive design gives you dynamic response and touch sensitivity without battery drain or circuit complexity.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Studio Sessions
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
- – Country
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 'long shaft' mean, and will it fit my guitar?
Long shaft refers to the pickup's mounting post length, designed for guitars with deeper cavities or specific bridge configurations. Check your guitar's existing pickup cavity depth or consult your guitar's specifications before ordering to ensure proper fit.
Is this pickup suitable for jazz or blues?
The H4 is engineered for rock, metal, hard rock, and djent; its high output and aggressive character are not optimized for jazz or traditional blues tones. For those genres, a lower-output humbucker with warmer voicing would be a better fit.
Do I need a battery or power supply to use this pickup?
No—the H4 is a fully passive design, so it requires no battery or external power. It connects directly to your guitar's wiring and tone circuit, making it maintenance-free and always ready to play.
How does the H4 compare to active EMG pickups like the 81/85?
The H4 is passive, so it eliminates battery dependency and offers a more dynamic, touch-sensitive response, while active models like the 81/85 deliver higher output and more consistent signal. Choose the H4 for simplicity and dynamic feel; choose actives for maximum output and compression.
What's included with this pickup?
The H4 comes with a 5-wire Quik-Connect cable for fast installation and future changes. The fully shielded construction and ceramic bar magnet are built-in for noise rejection and focused tone.
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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