{"product_id":"emg-james-hetfield-active-humbucker-pickup-set-brushed-black-chrome","title":"EMG James Hetfield Active Humbucker Pickup Set - Brushed Black Chrome","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEMG James Hetfield Active Humbucker Pickup Set - Brushed Black Chrome\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe EMG James Hetfield Signature Humbucker Pickup Set is a high-performance active pickup set designed in collaboration with Metallica guitarist James Hetfield. Developed for players who want the crushing power and tight response of Hetfield's legendary EMG 81\/60 setup, this signature set delivers tight low end, focused mids, exceptional articulation and improved dynamic response across high-gain, crunch and clean tones.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EMG Het Set features a ceramic and steel bridge pickup designed for aggressive rhythm playing, delivering the tight, powerful response needed for palm-muted riffs, heavy chugging and precise high-gain playing. The bridge pickup maintains excellent string-to-string definition, helping complex riffs remain clear and articulate even with substantial distortion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe neck pickup combines Alnico V and ceramic magnets to produce a warmer, more vocal character. It is particularly well suited to lead guitar, solos, melodic playing and clean or lightly overdriven tones, providing more versatility than a traditional high-output metal pickup set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA key feature of the James Hetfield Signature Set is its increased dynamic response. Compared with the classic EMG 81\/60 combination, the Het Set offers less compression and greater sensitivity to picking dynamics and guitar volume control, making it equally capable of clean, crunch and high-gain applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis standard-housing EMG Hetfield pickup set is supplied as a complete EMG solderless wiring kit, making installation straightforward. The set includes the bridge and neck active humbuckers, volume and tone controls, 3-way pickup selector, output jack, battery clip and connecting wires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished in Brushed Black Chrome, the pickups provide a distinctive look that complements modern metal guitars and other performance-focused instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEMG James Hetfield Signature Humbucker Pickup Set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned in collaboration with James Hetfield of Metallica\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive bridge and neck humbucker pickups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCeramic and steel bridge pickup for tight, aggressive high-gain tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlnico V and ceramic neck pickup for warmer lead and clean tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTight low end and focused midrange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent string-to-string articulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreased dynamic response compared with traditional EMG 81\/60 pickups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced compression for improved clean and crunch performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for metal, hard rock, high-gain rhythm guitar and lead playing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete EMG solderless wiring system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes volume and tone controls, 3-way toggle, output jack, battery clip and wiring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard humbucker housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrushed Black Chrome finish\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EMG James Hetfield Signature Set is an excellent choice for guitarists looking for the iconic tight, aggressive response associated with James Hetfield, while retaining the dynamics and versatility required for clean, crunch and high-gain playing.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMG","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57962810835288,"sku":"005260","price":209.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/0490\/7096\/files\/emg-jh-het-set-james-hetfield-humbucker-pickup-set-black-chrome.jpg?v=1786705643","url":"https:\/\/www.powerhousemusic.co.uk\/products\/emg-james-hetfield-active-humbucker-pickup-set-brushed-black-chrome","provider":"Powerhouse Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}