How long does the 9V battery last in the EMG HA?

The pickup draws only 80 microamps at 9V, delivering approximately 3000 hours of battery life—roughly four months of continuous use or much longer for typical playing schedules.

Will the EMG HA fit in my humbucker cavity?

Yes. The HA is a single-coil design housed in a compact humbucker-format body, so it installs directly into standard humbucker routes without modification.

What kind of tone should I expect from the HA?

The HA delivers articulate, transparent single-coil character with tight, punchy output and minimal noise. Its 3.75 kHz resonant frequency and 0.6V RMS output produce defined lead tones and clear rhythm work across high-gain and clean applications without mud or excessive brightness.

Is the EMG HA suitable for heavy sludge or doom metal?

No. The HA is tuned for articulate clarity and note definition rather than thick, compressed saturation, making it better suited to lead work, high-gain precision, and studio sessions than heavy or sludge-oriented genres.

What comes included with the EMG HA?

The pickup includes a Quik-Connect cable and a prewired volume/tone control set, allowing straightforward installation into your guitar.

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 Long Shaft Active Single Coil Pickup in Brushed Black Chrome

The EMG HA delivers articulate, responsive single-coil character housed in a compact humbucker-format body. Its active circuitry and low-impedance design produce a tight, punchy output with excellent note definition and minimal noise—ideal for players seeking clarity and consistency across high-gain and clean applications on stage and in the studio.

Tone & Output Characteristics

Built around Alnico magnets and tuned to a 3.75 kHz resonant frequency, the HA produces a 0.6V RMS output with peak voltage reaching 0.85V. This focused output signature cuts through a live mix without the mud of overwound pickups, delivering transparent articulation that serves articulate lead work and defined rhythm tones in any setting.

Active Circuitry & Reliability

The pickup's active operation runs on a single 9V battery with exceptional efficiency—drawing only 80 microamps at 9V and delivering an estimated 3000 hours of battery life. The 10 kΩ output impedance and 27V DC maximum supply rating provide stable impedance matching to any standard guitar amplifier or interface, ensuring dependable performance night after night.

Key Features

Single-coil design in humbucker-sized housing format
Alnico magnet construction
Active circuitry with 9V operation
Resonant frequency: 3.75 kHz
RMS output voltage: 0.6V
Peak output voltage: 0.85V
Output impedance: 10 kΩ
Current draw: 80 microamps at 9V
Battery life: approximately 3000 hours
Maximum supply rating: 27V DC
Includes Quik-Connect cable and prewired volume/tone control set
Brushed Black Chrome finish

The EMG HA combines road-tested active reliability with single-coil articulation, making it a straightforward choice for gigging players demanding clarity, extended battery performance, and a noise-free active system they can count on.

Best suited for	Lead Work, High-Gain, Studio Sessions, Articulate Rhythm
Tonal character	Articulate, tight, punchy, noise-free, transparent
Less specialized for	Vintage Tone Purists, Heavy Sludge/Doom (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily)
Skill level	Intermediate / Advanced / Professional