What does the long-shaft design mean for my guitar?

The long-shaft variant accommodates deeper pickup cavities found in some guitar models while maintaining the same responsive tone and output. It allows the EMG HA to fit guitars that require extended shaft length without changing the pickup's performance characteristics.

Is this pickup quiet enough for recording?

Yes. The active design delivers a -90 dBV output noise floor, eliminating the hum inherent to passive single coils even in close-miked recording scenarios or with high-gain amplification. This makes it ideal for studio sessions where noise-free operation is critical.

How long will the battery last?

The 9V battery lasts approximately 3000 hours of active use, translating to years between changes depending on playing frequency. The included battery clip set makes replacement straightforward.

Is this suitable for metal or high-gain music?

No. This pickup is voiced for articulate, transparent tone in jazz, blues, and studio settings. Its upper-midrange focus and controlled output are not optimized for metal or thrash metal applications.

What comes in the box?

The package includes the pickup, a volume and tone control set, a Quik-Connect cable, output jack, and battery clip set, providing everything needed for installation or retrofit.

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 HA Long Shaft Active Single Coil Pickup in Black

The EMG HA delivers articulate, noise-free single-coil character in a compact humbucker housing, ideal for players seeking vintage clarity without the hum. This noiseless active design pairs Alnico magnets with EMG's proven electronics for transparent response across dynamics and frequency ranges. The long-shaft variant accommodates deeper pickup cavities while maintaining the same responsive, controlled output.

Tone & Output Characteristics

A resonant frequency of 3.75 kHz centers the pickup's response in the upper-midrange, preserving articulation and string definition. Output specs—0.6 V RMS and 0.85 V peak—provide sufficient gain for clean passes through standard amplifier inputs without excessive coloration, while the 10 kΩ output impedance ensures stable interaction with guitar electronics and cables.

Stage & Gigging Reliability

Battery life reaches 3000 hours at 9V draw, meaning years of active use between changes—ideal for touring musicians and session players who can't afford downtime. The output noise floor of -90 dBV eliminates the hum inherent to passive single coils, delivering studio-quiet operation onstage and in the studio, even with high-gain amplification or close-miked setups.

Key Features

Noiseless active single-coil design in humbucker housing format
Alnico magnet composition
Resonant frequency: 3.75 kHz
RMS output voltage: 0.6 V
Peak output voltage: 0.85 V
Output impedance: 10 kΩ
Current draw @ 9V: 80 microamps
Battery life: 3000 hours
Output noise: -90 dBV
Includes volume/tone control set, Quik-Connect cable, output jack, and battery clip set
Long-shaft design for recessed pickup cavities
Black finish

The EMG HA Long Shaft combines single-coil transparency with active-circuit reliability and hum rejection, making it a straightforward choice for retrofits, new builds, or any player requiring controlled, articulate tone that holds up night after night.