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EMG PHZ Passive Bass Pickup in Red vs EMG H4 Long Shaft Passive Humbucker Pickup in White
The EMG PHZ is a single-coil passive pickup designed for tight, articulate bass tone suited to funk and jazz, while the EMG H4 is a passive humbucker built for high-output rock and metal clarity. Choose the PHZ for responsive, uncolored bass work; choose the H4 for noise-rejecting, punchy guitar applications in heavier genres.
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EMG H4 Long Shaft Passive Humbucker Pickup in White
Specs side by side
| EMG PHZ Passive Bass Pickup in Red | EMG H4 Long Shaft Passive Humbucker Pickup in White | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| Brand | EMG Pickups | EMG Pickups |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose EMG PHZ Passive Bass Pickup in Red
- ✓ Tight, focused low end with articulate midrange ideal for funk and jazz
- ✓ Passive single-coil design responds directly to playing dynamics and touch
- ✓ Universal bass compatibility with standard pole-piece spacing for easy retrofit
- ✓ No battery or active circuitry required; works with existing tone and volume controls
Why choose EMG H4 Long Shaft Passive Humbucker Pickup in White
- ✓ High-output passive humbucker with ceramic bar magnets cuts through dense mixes
- ✓ Full electromagnetic shielding rejects hum and noise in live and studio settings
- ✓ 5-wire Quik-Connect cable eliminates soldering and speeds installation
- ✓ Focused midrange with extended treble articulation optimized for rock and metal
Frequently asked questions
Are these pickups for bass or guitar?
The EMG PHZ is a bass pickup with single-coil design and standard bass cavity compatibility. The EMG H4 is a guitar pickup in humbucker format designed for standard guitar humbucker cavities.
Do either require batteries or active electronics?
No. Both are fully passive pickups that operate without batteries or active preamps. They integrate with standard passive tone and volume controls.
Which handles extreme tones better—heavy metal or jazz?
The H4 is engineered for rock and metal with high output and noise rejection, while the PHZ is explicitly not ideal for extreme metal. The PHZ excels in jazz with its articulate, uncolored midrange response.
What is the key difference in construction?
The PHZ is a single-coil design with conventional pole pieces for direct, responsive bass tone. The H4 is a dual-coil humbucker with ceramic bar magnets and full shielding for high output and hum rejection.