EMG Red Series 81 / 85 Active Humbucker Pickup Set

Brand
EMG
Type
Pickups
Part Number
81/85 red
ID
27085
EMG Red Series 81 / 85 Active Humbucker Pickup Set EMG Red Series 81 / 85 Active Humbucker Pickup Set

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Red Series 81 / 85 Active Humbucker Pickup Set Item Description

Part of the new Red Series, featuring classic EMG pickups in eye catching red covers - here's a set of 81/85 humbuckers - the classic duo of EMG pickups if there ever was one.

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.

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.

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