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EMG HAX Long Shaft Active Single Coil Pickup in Chrome vs EMG HAX Active Humbucker Pickup in Gold
The HAX Long Shaft is a single-coil in humbucker housing for deep-mount cavities and clean/lead tones, while the HAX Humbucker is a true humbucker-sized active design for standard humbucker routes and high-gain applications. Choose the Long Shaft if you want transparent single-coil clarity with noiseless performance; choose the Humbucker if you need punch and density for metal or hard rock.
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EMG HAX Long Shaft Active Single Coil Pickup in Chrome
Specs side by side
| EMG HAX Long Shaft Active Single Coil Pickup in Chrome | EMG HAX Active Humbucker Pickup in Gold | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| Brand | EMG Pickups | EMG Pickups |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose EMG HAX Long Shaft Active Single Coil Pickup in Chrome
- ✓ True single-coil articulation and transparency in compact form
- ✓ Solderless installation system for quick setup and troubleshooting
- ✓ Fits standard deep-mount cavity configurations without routing
- ✓ Ideal for studio recording and clean-to-overdriven lead work
Why choose EMG HAX Active Humbucker Pickup in Gold
- ✓ Drop-in installation in standard humbucker cavities—no routing required
- ✓ Thicker, more punchy tone suited to metal and hard rock
- ✓ Controlled output with enhanced midrange definition for high-gain clarity
- ✓ Made in the United States with brushed gold finish aesthetic
Frequently asked questions
Which one fits my guitar without routing?
The HAX Long Shaft requires a deep-mount single-coil cavity (standard Strat-style). The HAX Humbucker fits any guitar with a standard humbucker cavity without modification.
What's the tone difference between these two HAX models?
The Long Shaft delivers bright, cutting single-coil articulation and transparency. The Humbucker adds density and midrange punch while keeping active clarity, making it better suited to heavy music and high-gain tone.
Are both suitable for professional studio use?
Yes, both are rated for intermediate through professional skill levels. The Long Shaft excels at clean and lead tones; the Humbucker is better for high-gain, metal, and hard rock studio sessions.
Do these pickups require special wiring or battery?
Both are active pickups with onboard preamps and require battery power. The Long Shaft includes a volume pot and active tone pot; both ship with complete active ecosystem components for streamlined integration.