EMG H4 Long Shaft Passive Humbucker Pickup in Gold
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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
- EMG6287
Description
EMG H4 Long Shaft Passive Humbucker Pickup in Gold
The EMG H4 in brushed gold delivers the clarity and definition of a passive humbucker without requiring batteries or external power. Engineered to capture articulate midrange presence and balanced output across the frequency spectrum, this pickup pairs ceramic bar magnets with over-wound coils to achieve a responsive, controlled character that tracks accurately in bridge or neck positions, translating pick dynamics and finger technique into clear, reproducible recordings.
Electrical Performance
A DC resistance of 13.65 kOhm combined with 7.37 Henries of inductance produces a resonant frequency of 1.72 KHz in standard configuration, extending to 2.95 KHz under load. This electrical profile yields punchy attack and defined harmonic content without excessive compression, ensuring the pickup translates accurately to your preamp input and sits cleanly in dense mixes without phase interaction or signal loss across a wide range of output levels.
Construction & Installation
Fully shielded over-wound coils loaded with ceramic bar magnets ensure hum rejection and reliable performance in studio environments where noise floor matters. The pickup comes pre-wired with a 5-pin cable in humbucking series format and ships complete with 500K potentiometers, B157 Buss Board, phone jack, adjustment screws, and springs for straightforward installation into any standard pickup cavity, minimizing session downtime.
Key Features
- Passive design—no battery or external power required
- DC Resistance: 13.65 kOhm
- Inductance: 7.37 Henries
- Resonant Frequency: 1.72 KHz (standard) / 2.95 KHz (with load)
- Impedance at Resonance: 78.70 kOhm
- Over-wound coils with ceramic bar magnets
- Bar pole pieces compatible with standard and Floyd Rose bridges
- Fully shielded construction for hum rejection
- 5-pin pre-wired cable in humbucking series configuration
- Includes 500K pots, B157 Buss Board, phone jack, adjustment screws, and springs
- Brushed gold finish
This EMG H4 delivers transparent, articulate tone with the passive pickup's natural responsiveness and zero-maintenance reliability, making it ideal for tracking sessions where consistency and clarity define the final mix.
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At a Glance
The EMG H4 is a passive humbucker engineered for controlled, articulate midrange presence and punchy attack that cuts through dense mixes without excessive compression. Its 13.65 kOhm DC resistance and extended resonant frequency under load make it responsive to dynamics, capturing pick articulation and finger technique with clarity and definition. No batteries required means reliable, maintenance-free recording sessions in the studio.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Progressive
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is the EMG H4 suited for?
The H4 is designed for intermediate, advanced, and professional players. Its responsive character rewards good technique and dynamics, and it works well across rock, metal, hard rock, and progressive styles.
Does this pickup require a battery or external power?
No. The EMG H4 is fully passive, meaning it operates with no battery or external power source, making it maintenance-free and always ready to play.
What's included in the package?
The pickup ships pre-wired with a 5-pin cable in humbucking series format and includes 500K potentiometers, B157 Buss Board, phone jack, adjustment screws, springs, and all hardware needed for straightforward installation into a standard pickup cavity.
Can I use this pickup in both bridge and neck positions?
Yes. The H4 is designed to work equally well in either position, and the bar pole pieces are compatible with standard and Floyd Rose bridges.
How does the H4 handle hum in noisy environments?
Fully shielded over-wound coils with ceramic bar magnets provide effective hum rejection, making the pickup reliable in noise-prone venues and studios.
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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