EMG JH James Hetfield Humbucker Set

The JH James Hetfield Humbucker Set is a totally new dimension for EMG, the design being driven solely with the input of James Hetfield. After playing the 81/60 EMG combo for many years now James wanted something not only "new" sounding, he wanted a set that also looked totally new.

The neck pickup uses individual ceramic poles and bobbins with an enlarged core that gives it a more percussive attack, higher output and a fuller low-end response making it clean & fat and fast attacking.

The bridge pickup uses the same larger/taller core coil but has steel pole pieces, again for a tighter more percussive attack with less mutual inductance for a cleaner low-end,. Based of the EMG 81 but brought to a whole new level.

Both pickups feature an exclusive Black Nickel plated finish and come complete with EMG's revolutionary solderless installation wiring components.

Features :

• New sounding and looking
• Individual poles and bobbins
• Enlarged core
• More percussive attack
• Higher output
• Fuller low-end response
• Black Nickel plated finish
• Solderless installation

Price Range : USD239 - USD259

EMG Kerry King 81/85 Humbucker Set

The EMG-KFK Kerry King (Slayer) signature model includes the EMG-81 and EMG-85 along with the PA2 (20dB gain booster) to deliver maximum distortion for Kerry and Slayer's bone crushing tones. This is his exact configuration used for live and studio action.

EMG-81
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 'n' 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.

Distortion during lead passages is consistent, sustain is long and the breakup fades smoothly. The ceramic magnet in combination with wide aperture steel poles lend a quick attack but the tone stays nice and fat at the same time. Perfect if you're the only guitarist in the band, and need to switch from rhythm to lead and still keep the band moving. Another great thing about the EMG-81 is it's quiet. If you're playing at really high gain the last thing you need is noise.

EMG-85
Although this humbucker pickup has more measurable output than the 81, its frequency response and string interface are different. The 85 uses two Alnico magnet-loaded coils with a wide aperture to maintain a beefy low end and a fatter top end. Because of a more natural tone, it works great as a rhythm and blues pickup because it has loads of output but isn't muddy. It's a perfect choice as a rhythm pickup in combination with an 81 in the bridge.

The midrange has great definition and doesn't get foggy or muddy in the rhythm position. The EMG-85 pickup works best if you like the natural distortion that comes from overdriving the front end of your amp. Under any condition, it responds accurately to your technique.

EMG-PA2
Straight booster preamplifier mounted on a mini toggle switch. Perfect if you want to just plain overdrive the input of your amp for distortion. It has a trim pot so you can preset the amount of boost up to an additional 20 dB. The PA2 will also work with passive pickups.

 

Package Includes:

• 2 EMG-exclusive Quik-Connect cables
• 2 25k split shaft volume/tone (standard) controls
• Screws and springs
• Removable Kerry King card on the box1 EMG/Kerry King signature collectable guitar pick
• Output jack and battery clip set for EMG-PA2

Specifications :

EMG-81

• Resonant Frequency (kHz): 2.00
• Magnet Type: Ceramic/steel
• Output Voltage (String): 2.0
• Output Voltage (Strum): 4.5
• Output Noise @ 60Hz: -91 dBV
• Output Impedance: 10 kOhms
• Current @ 9V: 80 microamps
• Battery Life: 3,000 hours
• Maximum Supply: 27V DC

EMG-85

• Resonant Frequency: 2.45
• Magnet Type: Alnico
• Output Voltage (String): 2.1
• Output Voltage (Strum): 4.5
• Output Noise @ 60Hz: -89 dBV
• Output Impedance: 10 kOhms
• Current @ 9V: 80 microamps
• Battery Life: 3,000 hours
• Maximum Supply: 27V DC

EMG-PA2

• Input Impedance: 500 kOhms
• Output Noise @ 60Hz: -91 dBV
• Output Noise (Spectral): -130 dBV (-110 dBV @ full boost)
• Output Impedance: 2 kOhms
• Current @ 9V: 290 microamps
• Battery Life: 1,725 hours
• Maximum Supply: 27V DC

 Price Range : USD209 - USD229

EMG EMG-SA Single Coil Active Guitar Pickup Set

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White

Ivory

The EMG-SA pickup combines the attributes of the early Strat sound but with an added midrange response and higher output, giving it bell-like ringing harmonics and increased sustain. One single Alnico bar magnet delivers classic overdrive with a smooth midrange distortion, while still retaining the familiar high end of a single-coil pickup. These characteristics provide greater versatility than what is normally found in single-coil pickups. The internal preamp rejects every bit of hum and buzz for noiseless operation. This is EMG's most popular pickup for Stratocaster-type guitars.

 

Specifications:

• Resonant Frequency: 3.75 kHz
• RMS Output Voltage: 0.6
• Peak Output Voltage: 0.85
• Output Noise: -90 dBV
• Output Impedance: 10 kOhms
• Current @ 9V: 240 microamps
• Battery Life: 1,000 hours

 Price Range : USD199 - USD229

EMG EMG-T Single-Coil Telecaster Active Pickup Set

The EMG-T is a two-pickup replacement system for Telecaster guitars. Designed with Alnico magnets, the EMG-T puts the EMG fullness and broad bandwidth into the Telecaster that it never had. The rhythm pickup (EMG-FT) has an outstanding reputation among all EMG pickups. All the elements are in the right proportion: magnet choice, coil size, amount of turns, and good luck have given the EMG-FT the sweetest sound of any EMG. Each of the EMG-T guitar pickups are fully noiseless without the typical hum, buzz or microphonic squeal.

The EMG-RT bridge pickup is much larger so its qualities are quite different than the FT. The EMG-RT has a fatter sound yet still has that familiar bite and clarity for that classic Tele tone.

 

Package includes:

• 2 EMG-exclusive Quik-Connect cables
• Prewired control set including volume, tone, 3-way selection switch, output jack, and battery clip
• Screws and springs

Price Range : USD159 - USD189
 

EMG Zakk Wylde 81/85 Humbucker Set

 

 

EMG-85

Although the EMG-85 pickup has more measurable output than the 81, its frequency response and string interface are different. The 85 uses two Alnico magnet-loaded coils with a wide aperture to maintain a beefy low end and a fatter top end. Because of a more natural tone, it works great as a rhythm and blues pickup because it has loads of output but isn't muddy. It's a perfect choice as a rhythm pickup in combination with an 81 in the bridge.

The midrange has great definition and doesn't get foggy or muddy in the rhythm position. The EMG-85 works best if you like the natural distortion that comes from overdriving the front end of your amp. Under any condition, the humbucker responds accurately to your technique.

EMG-81

The EMG-81 pickup 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 'n' 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.

Distortion during lead passages is consistent, sustain is long and the breakup fades smoothly. The ceramic magnet in combination with wide aperture steel poles lend a quick attack but the tone stays nice and fat at the same time. Perfect if you're the only guitarist in the band, and need to switch from rhythm to lead and still keep the band moving. Another great thing about the EMG-81 humbucker is it's quiet. If you're playing at really high gain the last thing you need is noise.

 

Package includes:

• 2 Pickup Quik-connect cables
• 1 Output Jack Quik-connect cable
• 1 Output Jack
• 4 interconnect Quik-connect cables
• 1 Battery Quik-connect cable
• 1 B152 Input/Output Buss
• 2 ea. Long Shaft Volume & Tone controls
• 1 ea. Shrink tubing (1 red / 1 black)
• 2 sets of screws and springs

Price Range :  USD199 - USD229