What's included in this set?

The package contains two pickups (neck and bridge), two 250k volume potentiometers, one 250k tone potentiometer, a solderless output jack, bridge ground connector, complete cable harness, mounting screws, and pickup/output cables—everything needed for a full passive retrofit or new build.

Do these pickups require a battery?

No. The EMG JV-HZ is fully passive, with no active circuitry or battery required. Hum cancellation is achieved through Alnico 5 pole pieces and a side-by-side coil architecture.

What genres and playing styles are these best suited for?

These pickups excel in funk, jazz, studio sessions, and live performance. The articulate midrange and natural passive tone support focused, controlled character in those styles; they are not designed for extended-range or drop-tuned instruments.

Is solderless installation difficult?

No. The set is designed with solderless connections to minimize assembly complexity while maintaining reliable connections. All components are included and ready to wire into a standard 4-string passive bass.

Will these pickups pick up hum and RF noise?

The hum-canceling coil design eliminates hum without active circuitry, making these pickups suitable for studio recording and live performance where RF interference and electrical noise are concerns.

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. At a typical 7% rate that is an estimated $13 less at checkout than the same listed price on a marketplace, which collects sales tax as the facilitator in most states. Buyers remain responsible for any use tax their state applies. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included.

EMG JV HZ Passive Bass Pickup Set in Black

The EMG JV-HZ passive pickup set delivers articulate, focused midrange character with genuine hum cancellation—no batteries required. This neck-and-bridge configuration is built for bassists who want traditional passive tone without compromise, making it an ideal upgrade path for passive bass builds and retrofits that need to hold up on the road and in the studio.

Passive Design & Hum Cancellation

Built on Alnico 5 pole pieces in both neck and bridge positions, these pickups employ a side-by-side coil architecture that eliminates hum without active circuitry. The passive topology yields natural tonal response and reduced electrical noise, essential for studio work and live gigs where RF interference and ground hum can kill a take or muddy your stage mix.

Complete Wiring & Installation

The set includes all necessary components for a full passive electronics retrofit: two 250k volume potentiometers, one 250k tone potentiometer, solderless output jack, bridge ground connector, and complete cable harness. Solderless installation design gets you back in action fast while maintaining rock-solid connections that won't fail between gigs.

Key Features

Alnico 5 pole pieces in neck and bridge pickups
Hum-canceling coil design with side-by-side coil positioning
Fully passive—no battery required
Solderless installation method
Two 250k volume potentiometers included
One 250k tone potentiometer included
Mono output jack included
Bridge ground connector and wire included
Complete pickup and output cables included
Mounting screws and hardware included
Configured for 4-string bass
Black finish

The EMG JV-HZ represents a straightforward, complete solution for bassists who prioritize hum-free passive operation and fast, reliable installation over onboard electronics.

Best suited for	Studio Sessions, Live Performance, Home Recording, Funk, Jazz
Tonal character	Articulate midrange, focused character, natural tonal response, hum-free, warm passive tone
Less specialized for	Extended Range, Drop Tunings (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily)
Skill level	Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced