EMG JH "HET" Set BRC
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EMG
JH "HET" Set BRC
Product Info
Article Number:
408266
Brand:
EMG
Model:
JH "HET" Set BRC
Category:
Humbucker Pickups
Price:
$247.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
These EMG JH pickups are built for high-gain metal and hard rock, straight from James Hetfield's rig. The ceramic magnets provide that tight, aggressive attack, and the included pots give a nice tonal shaping. They're a premium-priced option that delivers a very specific, powerful sound.
Product Description
- EMG JH "HET" Set BRC
- Active Pickup Set
- James Hetfield (Metallica) signature set
- EMG JH-B and JH-N humbucker
- String spacing: Standard
- With EMG's exclusive "Solderless" installation system
- 2 x 25 k Volume potentiometers
- 2 x 25 k Sound potentiometers
- Potentiometer shaft length: 10 mm
- Battery bus
- Stereo output socket
- 2 Pickup in / out bus
- 2 Pairs of fixing screws and springs
- 2 Pickup cables
- 4 Connection cables
- Output cable and battery cable
- Finish: Brushed chrome
PROS
- • Brushed chrome finish elevates aesthetics and durability.
- • JH-B bridge pickup delivers aggressive, scooped Metallica crunch.
- • inSolderless installation simplifies setup for most players.
- • 25k pots offer a smoother, more refined tone than standard.
CONS
- • Active pickups demand battery power, adding maintenance.
- • Sound profile leans heavily into Hetfield’s signature tone; less versatile.
- • Brushed chrome can show fingerprints and smudges easily.
Product Video
Key Features
Position
Bridge (JH-B) & Neck (JH-N)
Magnet
Ceramic
Output Level
High
DC Resistance
JH-B: 16.5k Ohms, JH-N: 14.5k Ohms
Spacing
Standard
Mounting
inSolderless
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Frequently Asked Questions
They're surprisingly reliable, offering a clean connection without needing soldering skills, though a solid connection is still crucial for noise reduction.
Yes, the active circuitry boosts the signal considerably, providing more output and a more aggressive tone, especially when paired with a high-gain amp.
While they’ll work, they're designed to complement mahogany and similar woods common in Metallica’s guitars; brighter woods may sound harsh without careful EQ adjustments.
