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EMG EMG 81 (Black)

Item ID: EMG81BK
Based on 1 review

High-output Humbucking Pickup - Bridge Position

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From Our Research Team:

EMG Pickups - Sensitivity, Tone, and Power!

The EMG 81 is built for rockin'! This high output humbucker is certain to drive your amp into the sweetest overdrive and distortion, and is at its best when it at high volumes. Perfect for lead passages but equally well suited for rhythm work, the EMG 81 's sound can be characterized as full of attack but nice and fat at the same time. This humbucker has become a first-call choice for some of the most respected metal guitarists of all time and you'll love what the EMG 81 does for your tone.





EMG 81 Features:
  • Humbucker
  • Bridge or neck position
  • Active
  • Logo Color: Silver
  • Resonant Frequency (kHz): 2.25
  • RMS Output Voltage: 1.25
  • Peak Output Voltage: 1.75
  • Output Noise (dBV): -91
  • Output Impedance (Kohm): 10
  • Current@9V (Microamps): 80
  • Battery Life (Hours): 3000

Drop an EMG 81 in your guitar - your tone will thank you for it!

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Specification Detail
Manufacturer Part Number 81 BK

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Simply Amazing!

by Alan from Nashville, TN
 August 7, 2009
 Music Background: Hobbyist, Part Time Performing Musician, Guitar Fanatic
I have two 81s in my ESP KH2 and one in the bridge of my BC Rich Mick Thompson Warlock (replacement of the EMG HZs it came with). No matter what kind of music you play, you can't go wrong with the EMG... read more [+] 81 (bridge)/60 (neck) combination. close [-]
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