EMG - HB Black

The EMG HB pickup was originally developed for Steinberger headless basses. Its more compact humbucker format makes it perfectly suited to instruments with reduced string spacing, while offering the dynamics and clarity of an active double coil.

Thanks to its ceramic magnet, it delivers a fast attack, a highly responsive response and a high output level, even when playing with light fingers. This pickup is particularly at home in styles like funk, modern rock or fusion, where every note needs to be defined, without drooling.

Unlike passive pickups, which lose clarity when the gain is turned up, the EMG HB remains stable, quiet and accurate. It's ideal for bassists looking for a dense but controlled sound, with simple set-up thanks to the solderless cabling.

What really sets it apart is its ability to deliver a powerful, accurate output even on small basses, where other pickups struggle to maintain attack and definition.

If you're playing a close-spaced bass and need presence, cleanliness and punch without modifying your instrument, the EMG HB delivers what you need to get the most out of your bass.