What's included in the box?

The kit ships with the pickup itself, a 25k volume potentiometer, 25k tone potentiometer, battery bus, stereo output jack, mounting hardware, connection cables, and all connectors needed for solderless assembly. No soldering iron required.

Will this fit my guitar without routing?

Yes—the pickup is housed in standard humbucker dimensions and installs directly into existing humbucker cavities. No routing or extensive modification needed.

How does active circuitry benefit live and studio performance?

Active electronics eliminate hum and RF interference while delivering consistent output regardless of cable length or load, ensuring clean, reliable tone in any rig or recording chain. The ceramic magnets also provide brighter, more aggressive response suited to high-gain contexts.

Is soldering required to install this?

No—the solderless connection system uses push-together connectors, making installation straightforward without need for a soldering iron or rewiring.

What genres and playing styles is this pickup best suited for?

Ideal for metal, hard rock, progressive, and high-gain contexts where articulation and noise rejection matter most. Not recommended for traditional jazz or vintage blues applications.

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 H Active Single Coil Pickup in Gold

The EMG H delivers articulate, punchy single-coil character without the noise typical of vintage designs. Housed in a humbucker footprint, this active pickup installs cleanly into standard cavities and cuts through a live mix with immediate clarity across all gain settings. The gold finish catches light on stage while the ceramic magnet structure punches through dense amp settings with remarkable definition—exactly what you need when the drums and bass are pounding.

Tone & Electronics

Ceramic magnets yield a brighter, more aggressive response than alnico alternatives, ideal for high-gain and modern contexts where articulation and cut matter most on a stage. Active circuitry powered by a 9V battery eliminates hum and RF interference while delivering consistent output regardless of cable length or load, ensuring rock-solid reliability whether you're running 50 feet of cable to a monitor wedge or plugging straight into your amp at a packed venue.

Installation & Setup

The solderless installation system eliminates the need for a soldering iron—connectors push together without rewiring, so you can get this swap done in your rehearsal space or between gigs. A complete kit ships with all necessary electronics: 25k volume pot, 25k tone pot, battery bus, stereo output jack, mounting hardware, and connection cables, making this a turnkey retrofit for most solid-body designs.

Key Features

Single-coil pickup design in humbucker housing
Ceramic magnet construction for bright, aggressive tone
Active powered electronics with 9V battery operation
Solderless connection system—no soldering required
Includes 25k volume potentiometer
Includes 25k tone potentiometer
Battery bus and stereo output jack included
Complete mounting hardware and cables supplied
Fits standard humbucker cavities
Hum and RF interference rejection
Gold finish

The EMG H bridges single-coil responsiveness and active noise rejection in a format that drops into existing cavities without routing or extensive modification—one less thing to worry about between load-in and showtime.