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EMG Humbuckers

EMG Humbucking pickups deliver the power, response, and high output you need. Whatever tone you want there's an EMG Humbucking pickup for you.

EMG Humbuckers unite a number of crucial EMG innovations in the search for a voice that delivers both classic tones and the benefits of modern technology. Each of these pickups includes an integral preamp (an EMG first) which virtually eliminates hum and noise while simultaneously reducing shock hazard to the player. Low impedance design maintains your tone as you change the volume settings at the guitar and preserves your high frequencies even with a long cord.

 

The EMG-81 is a high output pickup designed especially for the lead guitarist. The 81 is at its best for high volume overdrive and amps with a master volume. Whether you're playing power rock and roll, or overdriving your amp, there's a razor sharp attack, and incredible sustain for brilliant soloing. If you're looking for exceptional qualities in a rock pickup, the EMG-81 is the one.

 

The remarkable EMG-85 has a smooth and full-bodied attack with a rich background of high-mid harmonics for outstanding lead voicing. Its wide-spread alnico magnets give it a full midrange with a bottom end that's clear and powerful. Through string bends, double note bends, vibrato, or long harmonic sustain the output remains solidly true. At high output, the distortion quality is powerfully live for expressive lead phrasing.

 

The EMG-89 Dual Mode Pickup is truly two pickups in one; single and dual-coil with two separate outputs. With the single flip of a switch you can change from the crunch of a humbucker to the clarity of a single-coil. Using alnico magnets, the single-coil mode is like that of the EMG-SA, and the humbucking is patterened after the EMG-85. The tone modes can be selected with the included push-pull volume control switch or with a mini-toggle.

 

By combining ceramic magnets with a narrow aperture, the EMG-60 has increased sensitivity and high-frequency response. The 60 features the attack of a single-coil with the power and the punch of a humbucking pickup. In the mid-to-high frequency range, we've given the harmonics a boost. There's more high end in the EMG-60 than you would expect from any humbucking pickup. With a distinctive tone for soloing, the 60 works equally well for singing leads or for melody chording.

 

The EMG-H is our EMG-S single-coil pickup in a humbucking housing. The H is an excellent choice for the rhythm guitarist who needs added definition for chording, or for lead work when the bright attack of a single-coil pickup is called for. The EMG-H is the best possible choice when you want a single-coil pickup and you need it in a humbucking housing.

 

Designed for amplifying acoustic archtop guitars, the EMG-91 is the first "floating" low-impedence pickup. Only half the thickness of a standard EMG humbucker (.425"), it fits comfortably at the end of the fingerboard without interfering with the string vibrations, while still delivering a full, rich tone reminiscent of the classic designs. Special mounting brackets and jacks are included as well as a prewired set of miniature volume and tone controls.

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