EMG H4A 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
- EMG3703
Description
EMG H4A Passive Humbucker Pickup in Gold
The EMG H4A is a vintage-voiced passive humbucker that captures warm, articulate midrange character without batteries or active circuitry. Its fully shielded construction eliminates noise floor issues in tracking and mixing while preserving the organic response essential for authentic humbucker recordings. This pickup delivers consistent vintage tone across session work, from blues and rock to classic-influenced production.
Tone & Resonance in the Mix
Alnico V bar magnets paired with vintage-wound coils produce a balanced frequency response centered around 1600 Hz and 2875 Hz, sitting cleanly in the midrange during layering and arrangement. The 8.00 Henry inductance and 13.65 kOhm DC resistance yield full-bodied output that holds definition in ensemble mixes and responds predictably across gain stages.
Electronics & Studio Integration
The pickup uses a 4-wire plus shield configuration with a 5-wire quik-connect output, enabling rapid swaps during session recording and A/B comparisons. Fully shielded design eliminates hum, critical for clean recording chains where noise artifacts compromise takes and overdub sessions.
Key Features
- Magnet Type: Alnico V bar magnets with steel components
- Coil Design: Vintage-wound coils
- Inductance: 8.00 Henries
- DC Resistance: 13.65 kOhm
- Resonant Frequency 1: 1600 Hz
- Resonant Frequency 2: 2875 Hz
- Impedance at Resonance: 80.5 kOhm
- 4-wire plus shield conductor configuration
- 5-wire quik-connect output for easy installation
- Fully shielded for minimal noise
- Passive design — no battery or external power required
- Gold logo finish
The H4A combines passive simplicity with refined vintage character, making it reliable for tracking sessions and production work where classic humbucker tone and straightforward electronics streamline the recording workflow.
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At a Glance
The EMG H4A is a vintage-voiced passive humbucker that captures warm, full-bodied tone centered around articulate midrange frequencies ideal for blues, rock, and classic rock tracking. Fully shielded and noise-free, it sits naturally in mixes without hum interference, making it perfect for home recording and professional sessions where organic, uncolored character matters. Its passive design and balanced 8.00 Henry inductance ensure consistent response across recording chains and studio gear.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Classic Rock
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Gigging
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
- – Extended Range
Skill level: Beginner · Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this pickup suitable for metal or high-gain genres?
No—the H4A is voiced for blues, rock, and classic rock. Its warm, vintage character and moderate 13.65 kOhm DC resistance make it better suited to clean and moderate-gain tones; players seeking metal or djent should consider higher-output alternatives.
Does this pickup require a battery or power supply?
No. The H4A is fully passive, meaning it operates without batteries or external power. It relies on Alnico V bar magnets and vintage-wound coils to generate its signal, eliminating battery maintenance and reliability concerns.
What skill level is this pickup designed for?
The H4A suits beginner through professional players. Its vintage character and straightforward passive design appeal to experienced players restoring classic tone, while its ease of installation and noise-free performance make it accessible to players new to pickup upgrades.
How does the wiring and installation work?
The H4A uses a 4-wire plus shield configuration with a 5-wire quik-connect output, streamlining both standard wiring and modification flexibility. The quik-connect design simplifies installation and makes swapping pickups faster than traditional soldered connections.
Will this pickup pick up hum and noise in live or studio settings?
No. The fully shielded design eliminates hum, making the H4A practical and quiet in both studio recording and live performance without noise compromises despite being passive.
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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