What size guitar does the EMG H4 fit?

The H4 is a direct replacement humbucker that fits any standard humbucker cavity without modification. It measures 2.63 x 2.38 x 6 inches and uses Quik-Connect wiring to simplify installation.

Is this pickup suitable for jazz or blues?

No. The H4 is engineered specifically for rock, metal, and hard rock, where its focused midrange and articulate treble excel. Its high output and tight definition are optimized for genres that benefit from clarity and punch rather than the smooth, warm tones blues and jazz players typically seek.

What makes the H4 different from other passive humbuckers?

The H4 combines passive humbucker warmth with active-level output and noise rejection, delivering high output without sacrificing articulation. Its ceramic bar magnet construction and 1.65 kHz resonant frequency position clarity and string definition at the center of its tone, making it ideal for precision work in dense mixes.

Do I need to solder the H4 into my guitar?

No. The H4 features a 5-wire Quik-Connect cable that simplifies wiring and eliminates soldering, making installation faster and more straightforward than traditional soldered pickups.

Will the H4 reduce hum and noise in my signal?

Yes. The H4 is fully shielded electromagnetically, which minimizes hum and noise to deliver a quiet signal path regardless of your amplifier gain or performance environment.

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 H4 Long Shaft Passive Humbucker Pickup in White

The EMG H4 is a passive humbucker built for players who need clarity and articulation without sacrificing output or noise rejection. Its ceramic bar magnet construction delivers a responsive, high-output passive tone that cuts through a mix while maintaining definition across the frequency spectrum. This pickup excels in rock and metal rigs where punch and precision matter equally—on stage or in the studio.

Tonal Characteristics

With a DC resistance of 13.65 kΩ and inductance of 7.37 H, the H4 produces a focused midrange with extended treble articulation typical of bar-magnet humbuckers. The resonant frequency of 1.65 kHz positions the peak response in a range that emphasizes clarity and string definition, making single-note work and chord articulation equally transparent—critical for live reliability and recorded tone.

Installation & Compatibility

Built as a direct replacement in standard humbucker size, the H4 fits any conventional humbucker cavity without modification. The 5-wire Quik-Connect cable simplifies wiring and eliminates soldering guesswork, making swaps fast and dependable. Full electromagnetic shielding minimizes hum and noise, ensuring a quiet signal path regardless of environment or amplifier gain—essential for quiet operation on noisy stages.

Key Features

Passive humbucker configuration with two bar-loaded coils
Ceramic bar magnets for high-output response
DC resistance: 13.65 kΩ
Inductance: 7.37 H
Resonant frequency: 1.65 kHz
Bar pole pieces
5-wire Quik-Connect cable for simplified installation
Fully shielded to reduce electromagnetic noise
Direct replacement humbucker size (2.63 x 2.38 x 6 inches)
High-output passive design

The EMG H4 combines passive clarity with active-level output, delivering a no-compromise pickup for players who demand both noise-free operation and articulate tone that holds up night after night.