EMG 808X Black
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EMG
808X Black
Product Info
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The EMG 808X Black is a serious upgrade for 8-string players craving modern high-gain tones. Its Alnico V magnets and wide coils really shine, cutting through the mix with clarity and punch while still retaining a thick, powerful low-end—perfect for djent, metal, and progressive genres.
Product Description
- EMG 808X Black
- Active Pickup for 8-String Electric Guitar
- Humbucker
- Suitable for all positions
- Soapbar housing
- Alnico V blade magnets and the wide coils raise the tone of the low strings and at the same time ensure a balanced and articulated upper register
- The 808X eliminates the problem of a muddy low F# string
- Together with the additional headroom of the X preamplifier
- this ensures a rich
- responsive and dynamic sound
- Connection: Solderless
- Magnet material: Alnico 5
- Width: 101.6 mm
- Height: 38.1 mm
- Installation depth: 22.4 mm
- Mounting screw spacing: 95.3 mm
- Colour: Black
- Made in USA
- *Includes EMG's exclusive solderless installation system: *
- 25k Volume pot
- Active tone pot (VLPF)
- Battery bus
- Stereo output socket
- 2 Pickup In/Out-Bus
- 2 Mounting screws
- Pickup cable
- 2 Connection cables
- Output cable
- Battery cable
PROS
- • Alnico V magnets deliver a powerful, articulate high-end response
- • Wide coils provide enhanced low-string definition and clarity
- • Solderless installation simplifies setup for most players
- • X-series preamp offers increased headroom and dynamic range
CONS
- • Active circuit demands battery power, adding to maintenance
- • Soapbar design limits aesthetic versatility for some guitars
- • High output can be overwhelming for players seeking vintage tones
Product Video
Key Features
Type
Humbucker
Position
Bridge, Neck, Middle (Universal)
Magnet
Alnico 5
Output Level
High
DC Resistance
15.8kΩ
Mounting
Solderless
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 808X’s wider coils are specifically designed to address the muddy low-end often encountered with 8-string guitars, resulting in a much more defined and articulate low F#.
It’s significantly easier than soldering, but some basic wiring knowledge is still helpful; EMG provides clear instructions and diagrams, but it’s not entirely plug-and-play.
Yes, the active preamp consumes more power than passive pickups, so expect to replace batteries more frequently—roughly every 6-12 months depending on usage.
