Do I need a battery or power supply to run the EMG H4?

No. The H4 is a fully passive humbucker with no active circuitry, so it requires no battery or external power—just plug in and play with consistent performance.

What's included in the box?

The pickup ships with mounting hardware, springs, a 15-inch pickup cable, and mounting screws, so you have everything needed for installation into a standard humbucker cavity.

Is the H4 suitable for jazz or blues?

The H4 excels in rock, hard rock, and metal; its bright, cutting character and strong midrange presence are optimized for those genres and may not be the best fit for jazz or folk styles.

Will the H4 fit my guitar?

Yes, if your guitar has a standard humbucker route and cavity, the H4's compact form factor integrates seamlessly as a direct replacement or upgrade.

How does the ceramic magnet design affect the tone?

The ceramic magnet configuration produces bright, articulate output with excellent note definition and responsive pick attack, generating focused midrange presence that cuts through dense mixes.

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 Passive Humbucker Pickup in Gold

The EMG H4 is a straightforward passive humbucker that delivers classic, articulate tone without batteries or external power sources. Its ceramic magnet design produces bright, cutting response with excellent note definition—ideal for players seeking traditional humbucker character with minimal circuit complexity. The gold finish housing provides distinctive visual appeal while the compact form factor integrates seamlessly into standard humbucker cavities.

Tonal Character & Electrical Specifications

With 13.65 kOhm DC resistance and 7.37 Henries inductance, this pickup generates focused, well-defined output suitable for both clean and driven tones. The ceramic magnet configuration emphasizes upper midrange presence and snap, making it responsive to pick attack and effective at cutting through dense mixes on stage.

Installation & Live Reliability

Built for direct mounting in standard humbucker routes, the H4 ships complete with mounting hardware, springs, and a 15-inch pickup cable—everything needed for straightforward installation. Its passive design eliminates battery dependency entirely, so you'll never face power-related issues in the middle of a gig or rehearsal. No active circuitry means consistent, dependable performance night after night without power management overhead.

Key Features

Passive Humbucker type—no batteries or active circuitry required
Ceramic bar magnet construction
DC Resistance: 13.65 kOhm
Inductance: 7.37 Henries
Dimensions: 8 x 4 x 1 inches (20.3 x 10.2 x 2.5 cm)
Gold finish housing with silver EMG logo
Includes 15-inch pickup cable
Mounting screws and springs included
Standard humbucker mounting configuration
Bright, articulate tone with strong midrange presence

The EMG H4 combines road-tested passive reliability with the clarity and definition gigging musicians expect from ceramic-magnet humbuckers, making it a solid choice for direct replacement or upgrade applications.