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EMG 81 Active Guitar Humbucker Bridge/Neck Pickup, Black
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Purchase options and add-ons
Brand | EMG |
Color | Black |
Top Material Type | Acrylic |
Body Material | Agathis |
Back Material Type | Acacia Wood |
Neck Material Type | Ash Wood |
Fretboard Material Type | Acacia Wood |
Guitar Pickup Configuration | H |
String Material Type | Alloy Steel |
Hand Orientation | Right |
About this item
- Utilizes powerful ceramic magnets and close aperture coils
- The tone was designed with detailed intensity, incredible amounts of high end cut, and fluid sustain
- In the bridge position of your guitar, it 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
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Versatility | 4.9 | 5.0 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Value for money | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.4 |
Easy to install | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.7 | 4.3 | 4.4 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | GuykerMusic | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
hand orientation | Right | Right | Ambidextrous | — | Right | Right |
number of strings | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
body material | Agathis | Metal | Metal | — | — | Metal |
guitar bridge system | Adjustable | Tune-O-Matic | Tune-O-Matic | — | — | Adjustable |
pickup configuration | H | H | H | Combination | H | H |
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Product information
Item Weight | 7.5 ounces |
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Product Dimensions | 2.63 x 2.38 x 6 inches |
Country of Origin | USA |
ASIN | B000RW04R0 |
Item model number | EMG81 |
Batteries | 1 9V batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #13,516 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #74 in Electric Guitar Pickups & Pickup Covers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | December 31, 2007 |
Back Material | Acacia Wood |
Body Material | Agathis |
Color Name | Black |
Fretboard Material | Acacia Wood |
Guitar Pickup Configuration | H |
String Material | Alloy Steel |
Top Material | Acrylic |
Neck Material Type | Ash Wood |
Number of Strings | 6 |
Guitar Bridge System | Adjustable |
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Product Description
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, this 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.
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EMG 81
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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.
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 Cables |
2 | Connect Cables |
1 | Output Cable |
1 | Battery Cable |
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Customers like the sound quality, ease of installation, quality and clarity of the guitar pickup. For example, they mention it sounds great, has great tones for high gain stuff and that the instructions are simple to follow. That said, they say the solderless installation is easy and the diagrams are well laid out.
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Customers are satisfied with the sound quality of the guitar pickup. They mention that it sounds great, has a very bass like thump, and has incredible tone. The pickup has great tones for high gain stuff, has awesome harmonics, and a rich warm jazzy tone. It also has incredibly long sustain. Customers also say that it is easy to get great metal tones out of this pickup and that it's easy to record.
"Love the EMG 81 in the bridge of my guitars, it's a good sounding pick up and it's easy to install." Read more
"...EMG's have high gain and sustain - even at medium volume - with almost no noise. On clean, they have a rich warm jazzy tone...." Read more
"Once again, a screaming pickup with incredible tone. Highly recommended!" Read more
"...it was the easiest install ever , clean sound is perfect . i got this for low C tuning , and it is epic ! the low end on this is monster !!..." Read more
Customers find the installation of the guitar pickup easy. They mention that the instructions are simple to follow, no soldering was involved, and the wiring is simplistic. Some mention that it's easy to record the sounds from the pickup.
"...the bridge of my guitars, it's a good sounding pick up and it's easy to install." Read more
"...because they're the standard in metal, but because they seemed easiest to install and came with the solderless install system - which includes tone..." Read more
"...Instructions were clear and easy to follow. No complaints at all." Read more
"...this is the best pickup i have ever owned ! it was the easiest install ever , clean sound is perfect . i got this for low C tuning , and it is epic !..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the guitar. They mention that it is a high quality active pickup, with a very easy solderless system. The EMG's have high gain and sustain, even at medium volume. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...With distortion, the EMG's have high gain and sustain - even at medium volume - with almost no noise. On clean, they have a rich warm jazzy tone...." Read more
"...Instructions were clear and easy to follow. No complaints at all." Read more
"Classic, and still relevant.Easiest to install, requires no solder joints...." Read more
"Amazing guitar pickup with a very easy solderless system !..." Read more
Customers find the solderless installation system of the guitar to be easy and convenient. They mention that it requires no solder joints and sounds great.
"...metal, but because they seemed easiest to install and came with the solderless install system - which includes tone and volume pots, an output jack,..." Read more
"...Emg comes with Solderless installation. Makes it easy but just go to YouTube and take your time if you’ve never done it before...." Read more
"Classic, and still relevant.Easiest to install, requires no solder joints...." Read more
"Easiest install i ever did. No solder needed. Sounds better than anything. Makes any guitar sound great. Really good with a brass nut." Read more
Customers find the clarity of the guitar to be excellent. They mention that it has warm tones, clarity, and punch. They also appreciate the well-laid out diagrams and find it simple yet awesome once installed.
"...These pick ups are quiet at idle - full of warm tones, clarity and punch. Sound great with any amp...." Read more
"...kit is easy as long as you're able to look at simple and very well laid out diagrams...." Read more
"Simple yet awesome once installed..." Read more
Customers appreciate the punch of the guitar. They say it has a lot of punch and is designed to be a brutal beast.
"...These pick ups are quiet at idle - full of warm tones, clarity and punch. Sound great with any amp...." Read more
"...This one is designed to be a brutal beast, killer distortion. awesome harmonics, but it also has a very good sounding clean side...." Read more
"Amazing guitar pickup with a very easy solderless system ! Packs a lot of punch thru the peavey vypyr VIP 2 I have and probably has a lot more..." Read more
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I upgraded my first guitar successfully with the best pickups on the market - EMG's!
Onto the next adventure, Fishman Fluence!
Anyways point is. Any passive or active Emgs you can never go wrong. Just buy the thing and see yourself