Description
The EMG H3 takes the classic humbucker recipe and pushes it further without losing the openness players love about a great vintage-voiced pickup. Overwound coils paired with ceramic magnets give it output well above a typical PAF, but the voicing stays articulate rather than dark or compressed.
Tonally, expect a balanced signature: slightly scooped mids, clear top end, and strong harmonic content that lets individual strings ring out distinctly instead of blurring into mush. In the neck position, the H3 leans into P90/single-coil territory, delivering a piano-like clarity on the low E and A strings that’s especially useful for rhythm work. Move it to the bridge and the harmonics really open up, filling out the frequency spectrum with rich mids, sparkling highs, and a low end that stays tight and solid.
Versatility is the H3’s strong suit — it works across classic rock, metal, punk, new wave, grunge, and vintage 50s tones alike, making it a smart drop-in for players who don’t want to commit their whole rig to one narrow style.
- Inductance: 7.4 Henries
- DC Resistance: 13.65 kOhm
- Resonant Frequency: 1725 Hz / 3000 Hz
- Impedance @ Resonance: 80.2 kOhm
Included: EMG’s exclusive 5-wire Quik-Connect cable and mounting screws.
Finish: Black only.
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