Will this pickup fit my guitar without routing?

Yes. The HA is housed in a standard humbucker-sized shell, so it drops into any guitar with a humbucker route—no modifications needed.

How long does the 9V battery last?

Each 9V battery provides approximately 3000 hours of playing time. The pickup draws only 80 microamps at 9V, so battery drain is minimal during normal use.

What makes this better than a passive single-coil for noisy environments?

The active circuit delivers –101 dBV output noise at 60 Hz, virtually eliminating electromagnetic hum and buzz that plagues passive single coils in studios or venues with heavy electrical interference. You get single-coil tone without the noise liability.

Is this pickup good for jazz or acoustic-style playing?

No. The HA is optimized for bright, articulate, high-output tones suited to studio sessions and high-gain styles; it lacks the warmth and woody character that traditional jazz and acoustic-folk players rely on.

What's included in the box?

The pickup comes with a Quik-Connect cable, prewired volume and tone control set, output jack, battery clip set, mounting screws, springs, and the red-finished pickup itself.

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 Red

The EMG HA is a compact active single-coil design that delivers articulate, noise-free performance in a humbucker-sized housing. This pickup gives you single-coil definition and snap without the hum that plagues passive single coils on stage—the active circuit keeps your tone clean and tight even in RF-heavy venues, and it drops straight into any humbucker-routed guitar without routing work.

Tone & Electronics

Built on ceramic magnet construction with a 4.05 kHz resonant frequency, the HA cuts through the mix with brightness and articulation that reads clearly in a live band. The active circuit delivers exceptional noise rejection—–101 dBV output noise at 60 Hz—so you get studio-grade quietness even at high gain, a real edge over passive single coils in electrically noisy rooms or during high-energy live sets.

Power & Compatibility

This active design runs efficiently on a 9V battery with a 3000-hour battery life and draws only 80 microamps at 9V, so battery changes stay rare during a tour or gigging schedule. The pickup supports up to 27V DC maximum supply for users running higher voltage systems, and its 10 kΩ output impedance plays clean and responsive into any amp, pedalboard, or front-of-house rig.

Key Features

Ceramic magnet construction
Active single-coil design in humbucker housing
4.05 kHz resonant frequency
–101 dBV output noise (60 Hz)
10 kΩ output impedance
80 microamps current draw at 9V
3000-hour battery life per 9V cell
27V DC maximum supply rating
Includes Quik-Connect cable, prewired volume/tone control set, output jack, battery clip set, screws, and springs
Red finish

The EMG HA combines single-coil articulation with active-circuit noise performance and humbucker-compatible form factor, making it a reliable swap for players upgrading existing guitars without routing modifications.

Best suited for	Studio Sessions, Home Recording, High-Gain, Noise-Sensitive Environments
Tonal character	Bright, articulate, noise-free, tight, high output
Less specialized for	Traditional Jazz, Acoustic Folk (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily)
Skill level	Intermediate / Advanced / Professional