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EMG H2A-N Long Shaft Passive Humbucker Pickup in Chrome vs EMG H3 Long Shaft Passive Humbucker Pickup in Gold
The H2A-N prioritizes balanced clarity and articulation with a traditional passive character suited to rock and blues, while the H3 adds overwound warmth and punchy output with switching versatility for harder rock and studio work. Choose the H2A-N for classic articulate tone; choose the H3 for enhanced output and tonal flexibility.
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EMG H2A-N Long Shaft Passive Humbucker Pickup in Chrome
EMG H3 Long Shaft Passive Humbucker Pickup in Gold
Specs side by side
| EMG H2A-N Long Shaft Passive Humbucker Pickup in Chrome | EMG H3 Long Shaft Passive Humbucker Pickup in Gold | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Brand | EMG Pickups | EMG Pickups |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose EMG H2A-N Long Shaft Passive Humbucker Pickup in Chrome
- ✓ Clear midrange articulation without compression
- ✓ Balanced output across all frequencies
- ✓ Straightforward retrofit for non-standard cavities and bridge geometry
Why choose EMG H3 Long Shaft Passive Humbucker Pickup in Gold
- ✓ Overwound coils deliver punchy, warm character with enhanced output
- ✓ 5-wire quik-connect enables series/parallel switching for expanded tones
- ✓ Dual resonant peaks (1.72 kHz and 2.92 kHz) provide refined midrange and treble clarity
Frequently asked questions
Which pickup has more output?
The H3 features overwound coils at 13.65 kOhm DC resistance, delivering punchy, moderate-to-high output. The H2A-N is engineered for balanced output and integrates into stock wiring without demanding preamp support, making it lower-output but more neutral.
Can I switch between single-coil and humbucker modes?
Only the H3 offers this flexibility via its 5-wire quik-connect cable, which supports series/parallel switching and dual-coil combinations. The H2A-N is a fixed humbucker with no switching capability.
Which is better for blues?
The H2A-N is explicitly listed as best for blues and delivers clear articulation without compression, making it the natural choice. The H3 is listed as not ideal for blues and emphasizes punchy, overwound warmth suited to harder genres.
Do both require batteries?
No. Both the H2A-N and H3 are fully passive designs with no active circuitry or battery requirements, making them drop-in retrofits for any standard wiring scheme.