Description
The EMG H1-B takes the classic passive humbucker formula and sharpens it up. Overwound coils paired with ceramic magnets give this pickup a forward, punchy character that still holds onto the openness and presence players love about the best old-school humbuckers — it’s not a scooped, compressed sound, but one with real bite and clarity up top.
Dropped into the bridge slot, the H1-B delivers crunchy, cutting lead tones that come alive with almost no extra effort from your amp or pedals — dig in and it responds. Pair it with its neck-position counterpart, the H1-N, and you’ve got a set that nails 60s and 70s rock tones with the kind of dynamic push those eras demand.
Like all EMG passive pickups in this line, the H1-B is wired for easy installation and works well in both single and multi-pickup configurations.
- Passive humbucker design with overwound coils
- Ceramic magnets for punch and brilliance
- Bridge position voicing for defined, crunchy leads
- Great paired with the H1-N for classic rock tone
Package Includes: EMG’s exclusive 5-wire Quik-Connect Cable and mounting screws.
Additional Resources:
- H1 – H4 Instructions
- F-HZ Solderless Instructions
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