Featuring two pickups in one, the 89X houses
separate preamps and coils for a custom humbucker and single coil sound
at your fingertips. Loaded with Alnico V magnets, the humbucker sound is
rich, warm and powerful, but still clear and articulate, similar to the
85. The single coil mode, accessed via the included push pull pot,
delivers the traditional Strat single coil sound: bright, airy, and
chimey, and is very similar to the EMG SA. In either mode, the clean
sound is gorgeously pristine and has a lot of presence. Used equally in
bridge and neck positions. Whether you are playing hard rock or jazz,
you can get it all with this beautifully balanced and versatile pickup.
The X series provide increased headroom, giving the guitar pickup an
organic and open voice while still maintaining the clarity and response
that EMG's are known for. X's are often described as bridging the gap
between passive and active tone and feel. Along with our solderless
installation, this is a great choice for guitar players looking to get
more out of one pickup.
In The Box
Package Includes EMG's exclusive Solderless Install System:
1 active tone pot (VLPF)
1 push/pull pot
1 battery bus
1 stereo output jack
1 two pickup in/out bus
1 pair mounting screws and springs
1 pickup cable
2 connect cables
1 output cable
1 battery cable