What's included in the box?

The TBHZ ships with a 5-wire cable featuring color-coded pins, a solderless installation system, and mounting screws for quick setup.

Do I need a battery or active electronics to use this pickup?

No. The TBHZ is fully passive, using Alnico magnets and steel bars to generate signal without requiring a battery or active circuitry.

Will this fit my bass?

The TBHZ is designed for TB-style bass bodies with a maximum recommended string width of 2.50 inches and compact dimensions (94.3 × 22.9 × 41.9 mm), ensuring a reliable fit in standard cavities.

How does the TBHZ compare to other passive bass pickups?

The TBHZ combines EMG's engineering with traditional passive character, delivering a balanced tone with articulate note separation at 2.85 kHz (loaded with 500K). It competes with models like the Seymour Duncan SPB-3 and DiMarzio Model P, offering clarity-focused response ideal for cutting through a mix.

What tone should I expect?

Expect balanced, articulate response with controlled clarity and note separation across the frequency spectrum, shaped by a 2.65 Henry inductance and 8.0 kOhm DC resistance that emphasize definition for studio and live settings.

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 TBHZ Passive Humbucker Pickup in Black

The EMG TBHZ is a passive humbucker engineered for TB-style electric bass, delivering the articulate, controlled response that cuts through live settings without the need for a battery or active electronics. Built for bassists who want a direct upgrade to their tone—no complications, no maintenance surprises on stage.

Tone & Impedance Profile

Built with Alnico magnets and steel bars, the TBHZ produces a balanced, defined tone that locks in across the full frequency spectrum. The 2.65 Henry inductance and 8.0 kOhm DC resistance craft a resonant peak at 2.85 kHz when loaded with 500K, emphasizing the clarity and note separation you need to sit tight in the mix and hold your pocket live.

Installation & Compatibility

The pickup ships with a 5-wire cable featuring color-coded pins (Green, White, Braid/GND, Red, Black) and includes a solderless installation system plus mounting screws for straightforward setup in the field. Its 2.50" maximum recommended string width and compact dimensions (94.3 × 22.9 × 41.9 mm) ensure solid fit in standard TB-style bass cavities with room for reliable operation.

Key Features

Passive humbucker design — no battery required
Alnico magnets with steel bars for balanced tone
2.65 Henry inductance
8.0 kOhm DC resistance
2.85 kHz resonant frequency (loaded with 500K)
4.90 kHz resonant frequency (loaded with 1 MegOhm)
47.50 kOhm impedance at resonance (loaded with 500K)
5-wire cable with color-coded pins included
Solderless installation system with mounting screws
Black finish with silver logo
Compatible with TB-style bass bodies
2.50" maximum recommended string width

The TBHZ delivers passive reliability with rock-solid specs behind it—the choice for working bassists who need dependable tone night after night, with zero roadside drama.