EMG JH "HET" Set James Hetfield Brushed Black Chrome F-Spaced Active Pickups (Set of 2)

General

The moment that Metallica kitted out their guitars with active EMG pickups, the name became legend, and in a short time, the EMG 81 bridge humbucker and EMG 85 neck humbucker combo became the standard within the metal-verse. More than twenty years later, the signature 'HET' pickup set was developed according to James Hetfield's demands: classic looking pickups that delivered all the perks of active humbuckers plus the warmth and definition of passive pickups. The result is the EMG JH 'HET' Set. Install this mighty pair of dual-coils and be assured of no remorse, no regret. Note! This is the F-spaced edition, which has been specifically designed for electric guitars with a Floyd Rose tremolo bridge.

The EMG JH 'HET' Set: The Best of Both Worlds

One of the biggest differences between these pickups and classic EMGs are the magnetic rods, which don't just give the JH pickups the look of passive models, but also affect the sound. Both humbuckers feature six individual magnetic rods: a layout that supports clean yet non-sterile, life-packed sound, while the bridge pickup is fitted with steel magnets to ensure maximum articulation, and the neck pickup features alnico magnets that shape fuller basses and a boosted output. Just like the original EMG set, these dual-coils are built to handle high-gain settings, but what sets the JH loadout apart, is its improved performance when completely clean or lightly crunched, giving you the best of both worlds.

Installing EMG Pickups

EMG pickups come bundled up with everything needed to convert your guitar into an active model, removing the fear of any nasty mid-installation surprises. 25k volume and tone pots that have been specifically calibrated to match these active pickups come included and have also been prepared for the EMG Quik-Connect system, which doesn't even require any soldering. Since an active set of humbuckers needs a stereo output jack, one of those also comes included and can also be fitted solder-free. In fact, the only part that will need soldering is the position selector switch. Find more detailed installation instructions under the Downloads tab on this page.

Tips or comments about this product

• The EMG Quik-Connect system is not compatible with the solder-free systems made by other manufacturers.
• If your guitar has an output jack with a long shaft, then you can replace it with a stereo version (sold separately). See package deal below.
• The JH Signature set comes including Short Shaft potentiometers. For guitars with a thick or arched top, Long Shaft potentiometers may be required depending on the thickness of the top.
• For complete installation instructions, click on the Downloads tab on this page.