EMG - H3A Black

The EMG H3A is an active dual-coil pickup that delivers accurate sound, with mellow highs and well-defined lows. It retains clarity through distortion and avoids muddy saturation, even on busy chords. Unlike the H3 with ceramic magnets, it uses Alnico V magnets, which soften overly bright highs and add more roundness at the top end of the spectrum. The result is a more natural, less aggressive sound, without sacrificing presence or precision.

Its slight compression attenuates overly abrupt variations while retaining the responsiveness of the playing, so whether you're playing plucked chords or soloing, the sound remains precise and balanced. The pickup is versatile enough to adapt to many styles, from expressive blues to energetic rock, not forgetting the more subdued textures of jazz.

Thanks to its active structure, the H3A maintains excellent output response even over long cable runs, with no signal loss.

Like all recent EMG models, it benefits from the solderless cabling system, making installation quick and accessible. It can be used to replace a passive microphone or to complement an already active configuration.