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EMG 85 Active Alnico Humbucker Guitar Pickup - Black , $109.00 - Add to Cart Skip to Product Information

EMG 85 Active Alnico Humbucker Guitar Pickup - Black

High-output Humbucking Pickup
Item ID: EMG85BK
EMG 85 Active Alnico Humbucker Guitar Pickup - Black
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EMG 85 Active Alnico Humbucker Guitar Pickup - Black
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The EMG 85 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 rhythm guitar but equally well suited for lead work, the EMG 85 's sound can be characterized as beefy, and it's the perfect companion to the EMG 81. 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 85 does for your tone.

EMG 85 Features:

  • Humbucker
  • Bridge or neck position
  • Active
  • Logo Color: Gold
  • Resonant Frequency (kHz): 2.55
  • RMS Output Voltage: 1.25
  • Peak Output Voltage: 1.75
  • Output Noise (dBV): -89
  • Output Impedance (Kohm): 10
  • Current @ 9V (Microamps): 80
  • Battery Life (Hours): 3000
  • Includes all necessary components for installation

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