EMG H4 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
- EMG3701
Description
EMG H4 Passive Humbucker Pickup in Gold
The EMG H4 is a straightforward passive humbucker that captures classic, articulate tone without batteries or external power sources. Its ceramic magnet design produces bright, cutting response with excellent note definition—ideal for recording and mixing scenarios where traditional humbucker character and minimal circuit complexity matter. The gold finish housing provides distinctive visual appeal while the compact form factor integrates seamlessly into standard humbucker cavities.
Tonal Character & Electrical Specifications
With 13.65 kOhm DC resistance and 7.37 Henries inductance, this pickup generates focused, well-defined output that translates clearly in both clean and driven tracking sessions. The ceramic magnet configuration emphasizes upper midrange presence and snap, delivering responsive transient capture and cutting through dense mix arrangements.
Design & Compatibility
Built for direct mounting in standard humbucker routes, the H4 ships complete with mounting hardware, springs, and a 15-inch pickup cable—everything needed for straightforward installation into your recording setup. Its passive design eliminates battery dependency entirely, reducing session overhead and ensuring consistent performance across multiple takes without power management concerns.
Key Features
- Passive Humbucker type—no batteries or active circuitry required
- Ceramic bar magnet construction
- DC Resistance: 13.65 kOhm
- Inductance: 7.37 Henries
- Dimensions: 8 x 4 x 1 inches (20.3 x 10.2 x 2.5 cm)
- Gold finish housing with silver EMG logo
- Includes 15-inch pickup cable
- Mounting screws and springs included
- Standard humbucker mounting configuration
- Bright, articulate tone with strong midrange presence
The EMG H4 combines reliable passive performance with the clarity and definition essential for recording and mixing applications, making it a solid choice for direct replacement or upgrade in your studio instrument.
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At a Glance
The EMG H4 is a passive ceramic-magnet humbucker engineered for focused, well-defined output across clean and driven tones, with 13.65 kOhm DC resistance and strong upper-midrange presence that cuts through in the mix. Ideal for home and project studio work in rock and metal genres where you need articulate, pick-responsive character without battery maintenance or active-circuit complexity. Install it as a direct replacement in any standard humbucker route and record with the clarity and snap that ceramic magnets deliver.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Blues
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
Skill level: Beginner · Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a battery or power supply to run the EMG H4?
No. The H4 is a fully passive humbucker with no active circuitry, so it requires no battery or external power—just plug in and play with consistent performance.
What's included in the box?
The pickup ships with mounting hardware, springs, a 15-inch pickup cable, and mounting screws, so you have everything needed for installation into a standard humbucker cavity.
Is the H4 suitable for jazz or blues?
The H4 excels in rock, hard rock, and metal; its bright, cutting character and strong midrange presence are optimized for those genres and may not be the best fit for jazz or folk styles.
Will the H4 fit my guitar?
Yes, if your guitar has a standard humbucker route and cavity, the H4's compact form factor integrates seamlessly as a direct replacement or upgrade.
How does the ceramic magnet design affect the tone?
The ceramic magnet configuration produces bright, articulate output with excellent note definition and responsive pick attack, generating focused midrange presence that cuts through dense mixes.
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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