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EMG KH-BB Set — Kirk Hammett Signature Active Humbucker Pickup System

The EMG KH-BB Set is the signature dual-humbucker pickup system developed with Kirk Hammett of Metallica, pairing a ceramic-magnet bridge (BB-B) with an Alnico 5 neck (BB-N) in an active configuration. This model is engineered to deliver the crisp, focused lead voice heard on Ride the Lightning, Master of Puppets, and the Black Album, while still keeping cleans articulate. It is the right choice for metal and hard-rock guitarists who want a high-output active pickup that pairs cleanly with a Het Set-equipped rhythm guitar.

Standout Features of the Bone Breaker Set

What separates the KH-BB Set from a stock EMG 81/60 combination is the deliberate magnet pairing: a ceramic bar in the bridge for tight low-end and aggressive midrange, balanced by an Alnico 5 neck pickup that adds warmth and string-to-string clarity. The set ships with EMG's exclusive solderless install system, so even first-time modders can complete the wiring without a soldering iron.

Magnet Configuration — Tuned for Metallica-Style Tone

The magnet layout is the heart of the Bone Breaker voicing. By combining ceramic and Alnico 5 in one set, the manufacturer aimed to keep gain on the bridge without sacrificing clean headroom on the neck.

• Bridge Magnet (BB-B): Ceramic — delivers the tight, focused attack and high-output punch that drives distorted lead lines.
• Neck Magnet (BB-N): Alnico 5 — adds warmth and smoother string response for rhythm work and clean passages.
• The active humbucker features an onboard preamp powered by a single 9V battery for low-noise, high-headroom output.

Electrical Specs — Output, Noise, and Battery Life

Active EMG electronics give this set its signature clarity and quiet operation, even in front of high-gain amps. Published numbers from the spec sheet translate directly into stage and studio reliability.

• Output Voltage (String): 3.00 V — strong single-string signal for articulate lead picking.
• Output Voltage (Strum): 4.50 V — high-output strum response that sits forward in a metal mix.
• Output Noise (60 Hz): -100 dB — exceptionally quiet active circuit, ideal for high-gain rigs.
• Standard active output impedance is 10 kOhm.
• Current Draw @9V: 80 µA — efficient draw for long battery life.
• Battery Life: 3000 hours — roughly a year of typical playing between swaps.

Installation Kit — Solderless Wiring Included

The solderless install system is one of the main reasons players choose this set for a first pickup swap. Everything needed to wire two pickups, two volumes, and two tones is in the box, with no soldering required for most Les Paul-style guitars.

• Volume Controls: 2 × 25 kOhm pots — required resistance for active circuits.
• Tone Controls: 2 × 25 kOhm pots (short shaft, 10 mm) — match standard control cavity depths.
• Wiring is solderless, featuring Quick Connect cables, a pickup bus, stereo output jack, and battery bus.
• Cap Colour: Black with green logo — signature Kirk Hammett visual touch.
• Origin: Made in USA — built to order by EMG.

EMG Pickups — Active Pickup Pioneers

EMG has been building active pickups for electric guitar and bass for over 25 years, and this product is part of a long-running collaboration with Metallica players. Kirk Hammett has used these pickups throughout his career, and the Bone Breaker set was developed to complement James Hetfield's JH "HET" Set. The package includes a Kirk Hammett signature Jazz III pick.