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Description

Elevate your guitar's sound with the EMG HA Humbucking Pickup, a seamless blend of vintage warmth and modern clarity. Designed for the discerning guitarist, this pickup combines the traditional single-coil size with the power and noise-canceling capabilities of a humbucker, making it a versatile choice for various musical styles. With its ceramic magnets and internal preamp, the EMG HA delivers a punchy, articulate tone that cuts through the mix without losing that classic, smooth character that players love.

Ideal for both rhythm and lead playing, the EMG HA offers a balanced output, ensuring your guitar's voice remains consistent across all strings and positions. Its low-resistance construction minimizes unwanted noise, allowing you to focus on your performance rather than interference. Whether you're in the studio or on stage, this pickup's reliability and performance make it an essential addition to any guitarist's arsenal.

Key Features:

  • Combines single-coil size with humbucker sound
  • Ceramic magnets for enhanced tonal clarity
  • Internal preamp for consistent output
  • Low-resistance design to minimize noise
  • Compatible with most electric guitars
  • Quick and easy installation with solderless connectors
  • Ideal for a wide range of music styles, from rock to blues to jazz
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EMG 81 vs EMG HZ HA Active vs Passive

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EMG 81 vs EMG HZ HA Active vs Passive

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Comparisons

  • The EMG 85 offers a more 'rock' tone with alnico magnets, contrasting with the ceramic-based 81's metal-oriented sound.

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  • The Lace Dually combines two noiseless single coils side by side, offering an alternative to traditional humbuckers with a unique tonal character.

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Mods and upgrades

  • An 18-volt mod on EMG 81/60s increases headroom and clarity, closely resembling the 81X/60X versions without needing new pickups.

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  • Consider using a device from StewMac to fit any single-coil-sized pickup into a humbucker cavity.

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Use cases and applications

  • The EMG 57/66 set works well for blues and rock, providing dynamic and open tones, suitable for Guns N' Roses style riffs.

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Features and functionality

  • The EMG 57/66 set combines attributes of active and passive pickups, offering a more dynamic sound not strictly geared towards metal.

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  • The EMG HA may offer a higher output than traditional single coils, potentially impacting attempts to achieve a classic Strat tone.

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  • The EMG HA requires battery space for operation if your guitar doesn't already support active pickups.

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User experience

  • The 66 neck pickup delivers a smooth blues tone with traditional humbucker characteristics when the gain is reduced.

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See how Jim Root uses EMG HA Humbucking Pickup

Jim Root

Guitarist

Slipknot

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On Jim Root's artist page it states that while he usually uses a "EMG 81/60 combo" under "EMG GEAR/" it also states that he has used a EMG HA on his guitars. The website also has a small box where they descibe the pickup: "The HA pickup is EMG's original single-coil pickup design in a humbucker housing. The HA has the same noiseless operation and clarity as its single coil brother which debuted in 1974. Featuring an Alnico magnet, this pickup provides the widest possible frequency response for clarity, warmth and a rich blend of harmonics. This pickup is an excellent choice for the rhythm guitarist who needs added definition for chording, or for lead work when the bright attack of a single coil pickup is desired. The solderless installation makes this pickup easy to install at home."

See how Robb Flynn uses EMG HA Humbucking Pickup

Robb Flynn

Singer, Guitarist

Machine Head

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According to EMG's official site, Robb uses EMG 81 and EMG HA pickups in his guitars.

See how Rob Cavestany uses EMG HA Humbucking Pickup

Rob Cavestany

Guitarist

Death Angel

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As per his his statement at 5:17 mark he uses this pickup in the neck position.

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