EMG Geezer Butler PJHZ Black Bass Pick-Up

EMG Geezer Butler PJHZ Black — Vintage Sabbath Tone, Zero Hum

Built to recapture the deep, aggressive bass tones of early Black Sabbath recordings, the EMG Geezer Butler PJHZ Black is a passive P/J pickup set born from a collaboration between Geezer Butler and EMG founder Rob Turner that began in 2011. Both pickups use Alnico V magnets and custom-wound coils, while the J pickup's split-coil configuration eliminates the 60-cycle hum typical of vintage single-coils. The result is the punchy low end and gritty mids heard on tracks like "Iron Man" and "War Pigs" — delivered through a completely passive signal path with no battery required.

Split-Coil Hum Canceling with Alnico V Character

What sets this model apart is the J pickup's custom-wound split-coil design, which delivers more power and volume than a standard single-coil J while remaining completely silent under high-gain conditions. Paired with the P pickup's vintage-voiced Alnico V coils, you get a remarkably balanced output that stays noise-free even in demanding live and studio environments.

Magnet Material and DC Resistance — Tonal Foundation

Magnetic structure and coil winding set the fundamental tone of any pickup set. The following details explain why this set delivers both vintage warmth and modern output.

• Magnet Material: Alnico V — classic vintage tonal character with warm mids and tight lows
• DC Resistance (P pickup): 11.2 kΩ — higher output for a thick, punchy low-end foundation
• This set's J pickup achieves a balanced bridge-position articulation with growl and clarity at 7.6 kΩ.

Solderless Quik-Connect System — Tool-Friendly Installation

EMG's solderless wiring system removes the need for a soldering iron during installation, making pickup swaps accessible for players without electronics experience. The included Quik-Connect cables and pre-wired control set streamline the entire process from start to finish.

• Wiring System: Solderless Quik-Connect — plug-in connections, no soldering required
• Included Controls: 2× 250 kΩ volume pots, 1× 250 kΩ tone pot, output jack — complete pre-wired control set
• Players will appreciate the full pickup shielding for low-noise performance in high-gain environments.

Passive P/J Layout for 4-String Bass

Intended as a direct replacement for standard P/J-configured 4-string basses, this passive set delivers natural dynamic response and works with any amplifier or pedal chain without needing external power. The 5-wire Quik-Connect output on both pickups offers multiple wiring options for creative setups.

• Configuration: Passive P/J — no battery needed, organic dynamic response
• String Compatibility: 4-string bass — standard P/J routing fitment
• With 5-wire Quik-Connect output, this model supports coil-split and series/parallel wiring options.