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EMG 85 MetalWorks Active Alnico Bridge/Neck Humbucker Guitar Pickup - Gold

High-output Active Humbucking Pickup - Gold
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EMG Pickups - Sensitivity, Tone, and Power!

The EMG 85 is built for hard-core rockin'! This high-output active humbucking pickup was born to drive your amp into the sweetest overdrive and distortion, and it's at its best 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; you'll love what the EMG 85 does for your tone.

EMG 85 Active Humbucking Pickup Features:

  • Bridge or neck position
  • 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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Tech Specs

  • Type: Humbucker
  • Position: Bridge, Neck
  • Active/Passive: Active
  • Magnet Material: Alnico V
  • Number of Conductors: 2 wire plus battery
  • DC Resistance: 10K
  • Connectivity: Solderless
  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Covering: Covered
  • Color: Gold
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 2921.00

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