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The EMG-81 is
a high output pickup designed especially for the lead guitarist. It
was actually developed in 1979 along with the EMG-58. Like most
EMG's, it wasn't heavily advertised until 1981. The EMG-81 has the
familiar U-shaped humbucking structure but replaces the pole pieces
with steel bars and a smaller ceramic magnet. The EMG-81 is at its
best for high volume overdrive. It has become the choice for metal
and extreme players alike, Kirk Hammett from Metallica and Kerry
King of Slayer to name only two.
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.
If you're
looking for exceptional qualities in a high output pickup, the
EMG-81 is the one. Two 81's are featured in Kirk Hammett's Signature
ESP Guitar, the KH-4. The EMG Pro-Series EMG-KH20 and EMG-KH21 also feature Kirk’s
usual dual 81 set-up for retrofit into any Stratocaster* style
guitar.
You might also
want to consider
a combination featuring the EMG-81 as your bridge pickup with the EMG-85
as your rhythm pickup. Also, see the EMG-ZW
Zakk Wylde Model.
Package Includes: EMG's
exclusive Quik-Connect™ cable, prewired split shaft volume/tone control set, output
jack, battery clip set, screws & springs.
 Product
Data Sheet (pdf Download)
 Clean
(bridge) |
Dirty
(bridge)
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SPECIFICATIONS:
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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 |
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