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EMG H1A-N Passive Humbucker Pickup in Brushed Chrome vs EMG F-H1A Passive Humbucker Pickup in Brushed Chrome
The H1A-N is a neck-position pickup optimized for blues, jazz, and clean tones with standard bridge compatibility, while the F-H1A is a bridge-position pickup designed for rock and metal with Floyd Rose tremolo systems. Choose the H1A-N if you play jazz and blues on a standard-bridge guitar; choose the F-H1A if you play rock/metal and have a Floyd Rose bridge.
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EMG H1A-N Passive Humbucker Pickup in Brushed Chrome
EMG F-H1A Passive Humbucker Pickup in Brushed Chrome
Specs side by side
| EMG H1A-N Passive Humbucker Pickup in Brushed Chrome | EMG F-H1A Passive Humbucker Pickup in Brushed Chrome | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Brand | EMG Pickups | EMG Pickups |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose EMG H1A-N Passive Humbucker Pickup in Brushed Chrome
- ✓ Neck-position voicing ideal for blues, jazz, and balanced clean tones
- ✓ Standard pole piece spread (0.388") fits tune-o-matic bridges
- ✓ 5-wire cable enables series/parallel switching and coil-split options
- ✓ Smooth, articulate midrange without excessive harshness
Why choose EMG F-H1A Passive Humbucker Pickup in Brushed Chrome
- ✓ Floyd Rose pole spacing (0.410") designed for Floyd Rose tremolo systems
- ✓ Warm, organic Alnico tone suited for rock and metal genres
- ✓ Complete shielding provides superior noise rejection in high-gain applications
- ✓ 5-wire quick-connect output simplifies installation
Frequently asked questions
What is the main difference between these pickups?
The H1A-N is a neck-position pickup with standard bridge pole spacing (0.388") designed for clarity in blues and jazz. The F-H1A is a bridge-position pickup with Floyd Rose pole spacing (0.410") engineered for rock and metal with superior noise shielding.
Which guitar type fits each pickup?
The H1A-N fits guitars with tune-o-matic or standard bridges in the neck position. The F-H1A is specifically designed for Floyd Rose tremolo-equipped guitars in the bridge position.
Are the electrical specs the same between them?
Yes—both share 13.65 kOhm DC resistance, 7.80 Henries inductance, and 80.80 kOhm impedance at resonance. The difference is in physical pole spacing, position voicing, and shielding, not electrical performance.
Which one is better for high-gain metal?
The F-H1A is better for high-gain metal due to its complete shielding, which minimizes electromagnetic noise in high-gain setups, and its bridge-position design suited to rock and metal genres.