Will this fit my guitar without routing?

Yes. The EMG H is a single-coil design housed in a humbucker-size body, so it drops directly into standard humbucker routing without modification.

What's included in the box?

The pickup ships with 25k volume and tone potentiometers, battery bus, stereo output jack, pickup in/out bus connectors, mounting hardware, springs, and a complete cable set (pickup, connect, output, and battery)—everything needed for a full active system upgrade.

How does it compare to passive single-coil pickups?

The EMG H retains single-coil responsiveness and articulation but adds active noiseless circuitry to eliminate 60-cycle hum, making it ideal for players who want clarity without background noise in recording or live settings.

Is the installation really solderless?

Yes. The solderless bus connector system eliminates wiring complexity—components integrate directly into your instrument's cavity in minutes without soldering.

What genres and playing styles suit this pickup?

The EMG H is designed for modern rock, indie, and contemporary styles where articulate, noise-free tone and extended highs cut through dense mixes. It is not optimized for traditional jazz or blues playing.

Do I pay sales tax on this order?

Sales tax is collected only on orders shipped to California; orders shipped to any other US state are not charged sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. Marketplaces collect sales tax as the facilitator in most states, so the same listed price can cost more there. Buyers remain responsible for any use tax their state applies. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included.

EMG H Active Single Coil Pickup in Brushed Black Chrome

The EMG H delivers articulate, noise-free single-coil character in a compact footprint designed for drop-in installation. This active pickup pairs ceramic-magnet clarity with EMG's legendary noiseless circuitry, making it a direct replacement for players seeking definition without hum in versatile six-string setups.

Design & Construction

Built with a single-coil design housed in a humbucker-size body, the EMG H maintains traditional single-coil responsiveness while fitting standard humbucker routing without modification. The brushed black chrome finish complements modern and vintage aesthetics equally, and the ceramic magnet core delivers the articulate midrange and extended highs characteristic of quality single-coil architecture.

Installation & Electronics

Solderless installation eliminates wiring complexity—the included components integrate directly into your instrument's cavity via bus connectors. The complete system ships with a 25k volume pot, 25k tone pot, battery bus, stereo output jack, two pickup in/out bus connectors, mounting hardware, springs, and all necessary cables, enabling a full active system upgrade in minutes.

Key Features

Single-coil pickup design in humbucker housing
Ceramic magnet construction
Active noiseless operation eliminates 60-cycle hum
Solderless installation system
Includes 25k volume potentiometer
Includes 25k tone potentiometer
Battery bus and stereo output jack included
Pickup in/out bus connectors for modular wiring
Complete cable set included (pickup, connect, output, and battery)
Brushed black chrome finish
Mounting screws and springs included

Stage-ready and dead silent, the EMG H gives you single-coil articulation without the hum—a no-fuss swap for gigging musicians who need reliable definition and fast installation on the road or in the studio.

Best suited for	Home Recording, Studio Sessions, Gigging, Modern Rock, Indie
Tonal character	Articulate midrange, extended highs, noise-free, ceramic clarity, single-coil responsiveness
Less specialized for	Traditional Jazz, Blues (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily)
Skill level	Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced / Professional