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Is the EMG HZ4 passive pickup any good?

I heard the new blade ones are okay, but the ones in my LTD with the pole pieces suck so bad it's rediculous. They sound like a wet fart when palm muting.

Sounds like ****; get the real thing!

no. no they are not any good. they will not get you anywhere NEAR an active pickup, and will still sound crappier than most passives. if you want the EMG sound (which isnt that great, imo) then get the real EMG's. either way, stay clear of the hz's


Originally Posted by SepultuRickIs the EMG HZ4 passive pickup any good?

If those are the ones that come with the Epiphone Zach Wilde guitar, yes, i think they're ok. That guitar has great sustain. However, to me they sound sort of clinical.

Alexi Laiho seems to think they're ok.


Originally Posted by JB_From_HellAlexi Laiho seems to think they're ok.

yeah and me too!
i dont know what guys who say the H4 sucks are smoking but trust me
it is a great pup! these things are $75 new!
under the cover is two large blades and a ceramic magnet
tonally it is like a duncan DD but tighter.
it has the DD roar without a doubt.
and alexi gets a friggin great tone from his as well
FYI he uses the H4 instead of the active 81 since it has a lighter output than the 81.