Detail 01
Passive design
The set was developed as a passive pickup with a vintage tone and feel.
Product detailSKU #1500000395070
EMGGZR PHZ Set Geezer Butler Passive PHZ White
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A passive EMG pickup set developed with Geezer Butler to recreate his early Black Sabbath bass tone, with Alnico V pole pieces, custom-wound coils, and deep, tight low end.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players pursuing Geezer Butler’s early Black Sabbath tone
- Bassists seeking a passive pickup set with vintage tone and feel
- Players who want punch and grit from Alnico V pole pieces and custom-wound coils
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who specifically want an active pickup set
- Players looking for a tone other than the stated early Geezer Butler character
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
Alnico V pole pieces
They are part of the design used to recapture the stated early Geezer Butler tone.
Detail 03
Custom-wound coils
They are intended to provide punch and grit.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a passive pickup set.
- 02The stated finish is white.
- 03Its voiced reference is Geezer Butler’s early Black Sabbath 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 developed the GZR PHZ Set with EMG?
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 tone.
04What are the pole pieces made from?
The pickups use Alnico V pole pieces.
Reference
Full specifications
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