EMG MMHZ Passive Humbucker Bass 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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- EMG2642
Description
EMG MMHZ Passive Humbucker Bass Pickup in Black
The EMG MMHZ is a passive humbucker engineered as a direct replacement for Music Man bass pickups, delivering articulate low-end response without requiring external power or batteries. Its compact ceramic and steel construction sits flush in standard Music Man pickup cavities, making installation straightforward for engineers tracking bass tones or producers upgrading tone capture on 4-string basses.
Design & Construction
Built as a dual-coil humbucker with full electromagnetic shielding, the MMHZ rejects electromagnetic interference for cleaner signal transmission to your interface. The five-pin connector permits multiple wiring configurations—allowing you to run the pickup as either a dual-coil or single-coil setup depending on your tracking session requirements and mix-friendly tonal shaping.
Tone & Performance
This passive design means the pickup operates without onboard electronics, maintaining the natural impedance characteristics of a traditional humbucker while allowing your mixing chain and outboard preamp to shape the final tone. The ceramic and steel construction yields balanced midrange articulation with solid low-end foundation, ideal for recording bass with organic pickup response that translates cleanly through mix processing.
Key Features
- Passive humbucker—no internal pre-amp or power requirements
- Ceramic and steel dual-coil construction
- Fully shielded to reject electromagnetic noise
- Five-pin connector supporting dual-coil and single-coil wiring modes
- Direct replacement for Music Man bass pickups
- Designed for 4-string bass applications
- Dimensions: 88.9 × 48.3 × 22.8 mm (3.5" × 1.9" × 0.9")
- Black finish
The EMG MMHZ combines passive simplicity with flexible wiring versatility, making it a solid choice for recording sessions on Music Man basses where reliable pickup replacement captures articulate lows without the complexity of active electronics.
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| Condition | New |
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At a Glance
The EMG MMHZ is a passive humbucker replacement for Music Man basses that captures articulate midrange and solid low-end foundation in a format that plays well with any preamp or interface you already own. Its ceramic and steel construction and full shielding deliver clean, balanced signal with minimal noise, and the five-pin connector lets you toggle between dual-coil and single-coil modes to shape your recorded tone on the fly. Pick this if you're tracking funk, jazz, or session bass and want a reliable, noise-free passive option that lets your amp chain and mixing decisions shape the final character.
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Funk, Jazz, Studio Sessions, Gigging |
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| Tonal character | Articulate midrange, solid low-end foundation, balanced response, organic, electromagnetic shielding |
| Less specialized for | Extreme Metal (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
What bass models does the MMHZ fit?
The MMHZ is a direct replacement for Music Man bass pickups on 4-string basses. Its compact ceramic and steel construction is designed to sit flush in standard Music Man pickup cavities.
Do I need a battery or preamp to use this pickup?
No. The MMHZ is a fully passive design with no internal electronics or power requirements. It operates like a traditional humbucker and lets your bass amplifier and preamp handle tone shaping.
What wiring options does the five-pin connector support?
The five-pin connector allows you to run the pickup as either a dual-coil humbucker or a single-coil setup, depending on your tonal preferences and circuit needs.
How does the electromagnetic shielding help?
Full electromagnetic shielding resists electromagnetic interference and hum, ensuring cleaner signal transmission to your amp or audio interface without unwanted noise.
What tone should I expect from this pickup?
The ceramic and steel construction yields balanced midrange articulation with a solid low-end foundation, offering organic pickup response ideal for funk, jazz, and studio sessions without the character of active electronics.
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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