One of the most popular EMG’s, the 81 is the
one that started a revolution. Utilizing powerful ceramic magnets and
close aperture coils, the tone was designed with detailed intensity,
incredible amounts of high end cut, and fluid sustain. Traditionally
used in the bridge position of your guitar, this humbucking pickup will
make your leads slice right through even the densest mix. When used in
both neck and bridge positions the sound can only be described as
blistering. Other recommended pairings include the classic 81/85 setup
and the versatile 81/60 combo. EMG's solderless installation makes
swapping your guitar pickups easier than ever.
In The Box
Package Includes EMG's exclusive Solderless Install System:
1 25k volume pot
1 25k tone 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
The 85 is one of EMGs first pickups and is
the slightly more sophisticated and well rounded half of its famous
brother, the 81. Featuring close aperture coils loaded with Alnico V
magnets, the 85 is a powerful guitar pickup with exceptional tone and
versatility. The Alnico magnets of this model provide a muscular growl
and smooth lead tones enabling you to play everything from the blues to
the most extreme metal. Although often used in the neck position, make
no mistake, the EMG 85 sounds great as a bridge humbucker thanks to its
exceptional smoothness and soul. This pickup pairs well with just about
every other humbucker in our line and using our solderless system, it
makes changing your tone easier than ever.
In The Box
Package Includes EMG's exclusive Solderless Install System:
1 25k volume pot
1 25k tone 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