Will this pickup fit my guitar without routing modifications?

Yes. The HA is a single-coil design in humbucker housing, so it drops into any standard humbucker route without any woodworking. It includes a Quik-Connect cable system and prewired split shaft volume/tone control set to simplify installation.

How long does the battery last?

The HA draws only 80 microamps at 9V, yielding approximately 3000 hours of battery life—roughly four months of continuous use. This exceptionally low current draw is one of its key design advantages for both studio and live use.

Is this pickup suitable for blues or jazz?

No. The HA is tuned specifically for rock, metal, progressive, and studio session work. Its articulate, punchy character and crisp highs are optimized for cutting through dense arrangements rather than the warmer, smoother tones blues and jazz players typically seek.

What makes the active circuit better than a passive pickup?

The active circuit delivers studio-grade noise rejection (output noise of -101 dB at 60 Hz), minimal hum, and a focused, controlled low-end response. It maintains single-coil articulation and brightness while eliminating the noise floor vulnerability of traditional passive designs, making it ideal for recording and live sound reinforcement.

What's included in the package?

The pickup comes with the Quik-Connect cable, a prewired split shaft volume/tone control set, output jack, battery clip set, mounting screws and springs, and a Black Chrome finish.

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 HA Active Single Coil Pickup in Black Chrome

The EMG HA delivers articulate, punchy single-coil character in a compact humbucker-sized housing that drops seamlessly into standard routes. This active pickup cuts through dense stage mixes with crisp highs and controlled low-end, making it a trusted choice for players seeking defined single-coil definition without noise floor compromise—ideal for gigging musicians who need reliable, articulate response night after night.

Tone & Electronics

Built around an Alnico magnet and tuned to a 4.05 kHz resonant frequency, the HA produces clear, focused output with minimal hum. The active circuit operates at exceptionally low current draw—just 80 microamps at 9V—stretching battery life to 3000 hours while maintaining output noise of -101 dB at 60 Hz for studio-grade cleanliness that translates to the stage.

Design & Build

This single-coil design in humbucker form factor bridges the gap between traditional single-coil response and modern shielding. The output impedance of 10 kohm pairs with maximum supply of 27 volts DC for flexible integration into both standard and high-voltage rigs, while the included Quik-Connect cable system simplifies installation and future modifications without downtime.

Key Features

Single-coil pickup in humbucker housing
Alnico magnet construction
Resonant Frequency: 4.05 kHz
Output Impedance: 10 kohm
Current @ 9V: 80 microamps
Maximum Supply: 27 Volts DC
Battery Life: 3000 hours
Output Noise (60 Hz): -101 dB
Includes Quik-Connect cable, prewired split shaft volume/tone control set, output jack, battery clip set, screws and springs
Black Chrome finish

The HA combines low noise active electronics with single-coil clarity and long battery endurance, making it a dependable workhorse for players who demand consistent articulation across extended touring and gigging schedules.

Best suited for	Rock, Metal, Progressive, Studio Sessions, Home Recording
Tonal character	Articulate, punchy, crisp highs, controlled low-end, focused output
Less specialized for	Blues, Jazz (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily)
Skill level	Intermediate / Advanced / Professional