Will this pickup fit my Floyd Rose tremolo system?

Yes—the F-H1 is engineered with Floyd Rose pole spacing of .410" (10.41mm) string-to-string, ensuring perfect magnetic alignment with Floyd Rose bridge saddles. It's a direct drop-in replacement for the bridge position.

Do I need a battery to run this pickup?

No. The F-H1 is a passive design with no active circuitry, so it requires no battery, buffer circuit, or external power. It connects straight to your cable and amp.

Is this pickup suitable for jazz or clean tones?

The F-H1 is voiced specifically for hard rock, metal, and progressive styles. Its over-wound design and ceramic magnet structure produce high output and controlled dynamics optimized for heavy playing; it's not recommended for jazz or folk applications.

How does the F-H1 compare to other bridge pickups like the Seymour Duncan JB Jr or DiMarzio D Activator?

The F-H1 is Floyd Rose-specific in pole spacing and is passive, while the JB Jr and D Activator work across standard bridge positions. All three deliver high output and articulate tone; the F-H1 is the only true Floyd replacement among them.

Where is this pickup made?

The F-H1 is built entirely in the United States and meets EMG's manufacturing tolerances and quality control standards.

Do I pay sales tax on this order?

We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.

EMG F-H1 Passive Humbucker Pickup in Black

The EMG F-H1 is a bridge-position passive humbucker engineered specifically for Floyd Rose tremolo systems, delivering ceramic-magnet warmth with the mechanical precision Floyd players demand. This over-wound design cuts through with articulate midrange and controlled dynamics, making it a direct drop-in for players who refuse to compromise tone at their bridge pickup.

Design & Specifications

The F-H1 features Floyd Rose pole spacing of .410" (10.41mm) string-to-string, ensuring perfect magnetic alignment with your tremolo bridge saddles. Over-wound coils paired with a ceramic magnet structure generate the output and character this pickup is voiced for, without requiring active circuitry or a battery.

Construction & Origin

Built entirely in the United States, this pickup meets EMG's manufacturing tolerances and quality control standards. The passive design eliminates buffer circuits and power dependencies—a straightforward magnetic solution for players prioritizing reliability and simplicity in their signal chain.

Key Features

Floyd Rose-specific pole spacing (.410" / 10.41mm string-to-string)
Bridge-position pickup
Over-wound coils
Ceramic magnet structure
Passive design (no battery required)
Black finish
Made in the United States
Direct Floyd Rose tremolo system compatibility

The F-H1 delivers the articulate, midrange-forward character passive humbuckers are known for, engineered to work seamlessly within Floyd systems where standard bridge pickups fall short.