EMG H4 Long Shaft Passive Humbucker Pickup in Ivory
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- Brand new in original box
- Full EMG manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- EMG6494
Description
EMG H4 Long Shaft Passive Humbucker Pickup in Ivory
The EMG H4 is a straightforward passive humbucker that delivers classic high-output tone without requiring active electronics or battery power. Its long shaft design accommodates deeper pickup cavities while maintaining the direct replacement humbucker footprint, making it an ideal retrofit for tracking sessions where vintage-influenced passive character meets modern construction reliability.
Recording Tone & Output
This pickup produces high output through over wound coils loaded with ceramic bar magnets, fully shielded to minimize noise interference—critical for clean tracking chains and multi-track layering. The DC resistance of 13.65 kΩ, inductance of 7.37 H, and resonant frequency of 1.65 kHz combine to yield punchy midrange presence with controlled treble, sitting well in dense mixes and responding predictably to tube preamps, tape emulation, and overdrive processing.
Studio Installation & Workflow
Setup is streamlined through the solderless installation system and 5-wire Quik-Connect cable, eliminating hand-wiring delays and reducing session downtime. The bar-loaded coil configuration with bar pole pieces ensures consistent magnetic field coverage across the string span for predictable capture, while the ceramic bar magnet construction provides reliable long-term performance and tonal stability across multiple tracking sessions.
Key Features
- Passive humbucker type with two bar-loaded coils
- Ceramic bar magnet construction, fully shielded for noise reduction
- Long shaft design for deeper pickup cavities
- Direct replacement humbucker size and mounting
- DC resistance: 13.65 kΩ
- Inductance: 7.37 H
- Resonant frequency: 1.65 kHz
- High output passive design
- Bar pole pieces
- 5-wire Quik-Connect cable
- Solderless installation system
- Ivory color finish
The H4 combines measured specifications with practical installation features, making it a reliable choice for producers retrofitting passive electronics into instruments designed for deeper pickup mounting.
More Information
| Condition | New |
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At a Glance
The EMG H4 is a passive humbucker that records with high output and punchy midrange character, ideal for capturing aggressive rock and metal tones in the studio without the noise floor of cheaper passives. Its ceramic bar magnet construction and measured resonant frequency of 1.65 kHz deliver consistent, controlled treble that cuts through dense mixes without harshness. Use this for sessions where you need a dependable passive that works well with amp modeling, re-amping, or direct-capture workflows—no battery maintenance or active circuit noise to manage.
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Hard Rock, Metal, Blues, Rock |
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| Tonal character | High output, punchy midrange, controlled treble, vintage-influenced passive, noise-shielded |
| 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
What makes this different from EMG's active pickups like the 81?
The H4 is fully passive—no active circuitry or battery required—so it draws tone directly from your guitar's wiring and amp. The 81 uses active electronics for higher output and noise rejection. The H4 relies on ceramic bar magnets and heavy winding to achieve high output passively, yielding a warmer, more vintage character that pairs well with tube amps and overdrives.
Will this fit my guitar if it has a standard humbucker route?
Yes. The H4 uses a direct replacement humbucker footprint and mounting system. The long shaft design is specifically for guitars with deeper pickup cavities, so it accommodates routing that other standard humbuckers might not; check your guitar's cavity depth to confirm the longer shaft clears the body.
Do I need to solder this pickup, or is installation quick?
Installation is solderless thanks to the Quik-Connect 5-wire cable system—you simply plug and play without hand-wiring. This speeds up swaps and reduces installation risk, making it accessible even if you're not experienced with guitar electronics.
What genres does this pickup work best for?
The H4 is designed for hard rock, metal, blues, and rock. Its high output, punchy midrange, and controlled treble excel in aggressive and heavily overdriven styles; it is not recommended for jazz or folk applications.
Is this pickup shielded against hum and interference?
Yes. The H4 is fully shielded to minimize noise interference, making it a reliable passive choice for noisy live and studio environments without requiring active circuitry.
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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