EMG JH "HET" Set F-Spaced C

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EMG JH "HET" Set F-Spaced C

EMG

JH "HET" Set F-Spaced C

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Product Info

Article Number: 423610
Brand: EMG
Model: JH "HET" Set F-Spaced C
Price: $251.90

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These JH HET pickups are a direct translation of James Hetfield’s sound – expect aggressive crunch and a focused low-end. The included electronics make the install a breeze, and the ceramic magnets deliver that modern, high-gain attack perfect for metal and hard rock players. If you’re after that Metallica bite, this is the place to start.

Product Description

  • EMG JH "HET" Set F-Spaced C
  • Pickup Set for Electric Guitar
  • James Hetfield (Metallica) signature set
  • Construction: Humbucker
  • The James Hetfield signature set captures the clarity and punch of a passive pickup while maintaining the well-known "active" tone.
  • They were designed according to the pickups James Hetfield has been using for 30 years. More power and a fuller low-end at the neck position
  • tight attack with less inductance for a cleaner bass at the bridge.
  • F-Spaced
  • Connections: Solderless
  • Magnet material: Ceramics
  • Cap colour: Chrome
  • Made in USA

*Set of EMG's exclusive solderless installation system contains:*

  • 2x 25k Volume potentiometer
  • 2x 25k Tone potentiometers (potentiometer shaft length: 10 mm
  • Battery bus
  • Stereo output socket
  • 2x Pickup In/Out bus
  • 2x Pairs of fixing screws and springs
  • 2x Pickup cables
  • 4x Connection cables
  • Output cable
  • Battery cable
PROS
  • • Captures Hetfield’s signature tone: aggressive, articulate, and powerful.
  • • Ceramic magnets provide a tight, modern high-output response.
  • • Solderless system simplifies installation, even for less experienced users.
  • • 25k potentiometers optimize output for humbucker applications, avoiding signal loss.
CONS
  • • Ceramic magnet tone might be too harsh for vintage or warmer sounds.
  • • Potentiometer shaft length (10mm) may require knob modification for some guitars.
  • • Limited versatility; best suited for high-gain rock and metal styles.

Product Video

Key Features

Position Bridge and Neck
Magnet Ceramic
Output Level High
DC Resistance Bridge: 15.5kΩ, Neck: 12.8kΩ (approximate, varies slightly)
Spacing F-Spaced
Mounting Solderless

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Frequently Asked Questions

While the solderless system simplifies installation, the F-spacing means you’ll need to ensure your guitar’s pickup routes are compatible, or be prepared for minor adjustments.
The 57/66s are known for a more vintage-inspired tone, while these JH HETs offer a more modern, aggressive, and focused sound – think more direct Hetfield crunch.
For the full effect of the signature tone, replacing both the bridge and neck pickups is recommended; however, swapping just the bridge will provide a noticeable upgrade.

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