Do I need a battery or active electronics to use this pickup?

No. The H1A-B is fully passive—it requires no battery, preamp, or onboard electronics. It delivers traditional passive tone with modern shielding and connects directly to your guitar's output jack.

Will this pickup fit my guitar?

Yes, if your guitar has a standard humbucking cavity. The H1A-B measures 2.75 x 2.38 x 6 inches with standard 0.388-inch pole piece spacing for Tune-o-matic bridges, making it a direct replacement for any stock humbucker.

What tone should I expect?

Warm, full-bodied response with articulate clarity and clear definition across frequencies. Wiring in series mode (1.65 kHz resonance) yields warmer character; parallel wiring (3.00 kHz) produces brighter, more articulate tone—choose based on your amp and playing style.

What's included in the box?

The pickup, a fully shielded EMG Quik-Connect cable for simplified installation, and mounting screws. Everything you need for a direct replacement install.

Is this pickup good for metal or high-gain styles?

The H1A-B is designed for blues, rock, jazz, and studio sessions. It's not optimized for djent or thrash metal—those genres typically benefit from pickups voiced for heavier saturation and aggression.

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 H1A-B Passive Humbucker Pickup in Gold

The EMG H1A-B is a passive humbucker built for players who want articulate, balanced tone without active circuitry. Over-wound coils and Alnico V magnets deliver clarity and definition across the frequency spectrum—the kind of pickup that sits solidly in a live mix and holds its own whether you're pushing a tube amp or running direct into a mixing console.

Tone & Electrical Characteristics

A DC resistance of 13.65 kOhm and inductance of 7.80 Henries give this pickup a solid tonal foundation, with a resonant frequency of 1.65 KHz in series wiring or 3.00 KHz in parallel wiring. Series wiring yields a warm, full-bodied response that cuts through a band mix; parallel wiring brightens the character for more articulate definition. The impedance at resonance of 80.80 kOhm (series) ensures clean, reliable output into standard guitar amplifiers and audio interfaces—no impedance mismatches to worry about on the road.

Design & Installation

Measuring 2.75 x 2.38 x 6 inches, the H1A-B drops directly into any standard humbucking cavity with 0.388" (9.85mm) pole piece spacing that matches Tune-o-matic bridges. The fully shielded 5-wire Quik-Connect output cuts down noise and makes swapping pickups quick and reliable, while the included EMG Quik-Connect Cable and Mounting Screws mean you have everything you need for a straightforward replacement without hunting for parts.

Key Features

Magnet Type: Alnico/Steel (A/S) construction with Alnico V magnets
Gold logo finish
DC Resistance: 13.65 kOhm
Inductance: 7.80 Henries
Resonant Frequency: 1.65 KHz (series) / 3.00 KHz (parallel wiring)
Impedance at Resonance: 80.80 kOhm (series configuration)
Pole Piece Spacing: 0.388" (9.85mm) standard Tune-o-matic
5-wire Quik-Connect fully shielded output
Includes EMG Quik-Connect Cable and Mounting Screws
Product Dimensions: 2.75 x 2.38 x 6 inches
Direct replacement for standard humbucking cavities
Over-wound coil construction for enhanced output

The EMG H1A-B is a no-nonsense pickup upgrade for players who need passive tone, stage reliability, and straightforward installation—all without adding active electronics to their signal chain.