EMG 81-8X Black
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EMG
81-8X Black
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The EMG 81-8X Black is a serious upgrade for 8-string players craving brutal, modern metal tones. It’s got that signature 81 aggression but with a more open and dynamic sound thanks to the new preamp. If you're diving deep into djent, deathcore, or any extreme genre, this pickup is going to be a workhorse.
Product Description
- EMG 81-8X Black
- Active Humbucker Pickup
- For 8-string electric guitar
- Suitable for heavy metal
- Active high output humbucker with long sustain
- Newly developed preamp with open and dynamic sound
- Can be used in neck and bridge position
- Output: High
- Connections: Solderless
- Magnet material: Ceramic
- Black plastic caps
- Width: 101.6 mm
- Height: 38.1 mm
- Mounting depth: 22.3 mm
- Mounting screw spacing: 95.2 mm
- Made in USA
*Included in delivery:*
- EMG's Solderless (solderless) installation system: 25k tone pot
- Active tone pot
- Battery bus
- Stereo output jack
- 2 Pickup in/out bus
- Mounting screws and springs
- Pickup cable
- 2 Connect cables
- Output cable
- Battery cable
- • Ceramic magnet delivers aggressive, modern high-output tone.
- • Solderless system simplifies installation, even for less experienced users.
- • New preamp provides dynamic range and clarity beyond typical 81s.
- • Black plastic caps offer a clean, understated aesthetic.
- • Limited versatility; excels in high-gain genres, less suited for clean tones.
- • Ceramic magnet can sound harsh or brittle in certain wood combinations.
- • Active design requires a 9V battery, adding to maintenance.
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