Detail 01
Alnico V pole pieces
Part of the stated design used to recapture the early Geezer Butler tone.
Product detailSKU #1500000395069
EMGGZR PHZ Set Geezer Butler Passive PHZ Ivory
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A passive EMG pickup set developed with Geezer Butler to pursue his early Black Sabbath bass tone, with deep, tight low end, punch, and grit.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players seeking Geezer Butler’s early Black Sabbath-inspired bass tone
- Bassists who want a passive pickup set with a vintage tone and feel
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players looking specifically for an active pickup set
- Players who do not want a vintage-leaning tone and feel
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Custom wound coils
Specified to provide the set’s intended punch and grit.
Detail 03
Passive design
The set is described as a passive pickup set with a vintage tone and feel.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a passive pickup set.
- 02The supplied data identifies the finish as Ivory.
- 03Its voicing is designed around Geezer Butler’s early Black Sabbath-era sound.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the EMG GZR PHZ Set passive or active?
It is a passive pickup set.
02Who collaborated with EMG on this set?
Geezer Butler collaborated with EMG on its development.
03What tone is this set designed to recreate?
It is designed to recapture Geezer Butler’s early Black Sabbath bass tone, with deep, tight low end, punch, and grit.
04What color is this version?
Ivory.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
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- Source Id
- site51500000395069
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