EMG 81 White
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EMG
81 White
Product Info
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The EMG 81 White is a powerhouse for metal, hard rock, and anything needing serious aggression. It’s a classic for a reason - that searing high-end and tight response cut through the mix like a knife. If you’re chasing that modern, high-gain tone, this pickup delivers without breaking the bank.
Product Description
- EMG 81 White
- Pickup for Electric Guitar
- Active humbucker
- Powerful ceramic magnets and closely spaced coils produce a sound with detailed intensity
- plenty of high-end cut and smooth sustain
- Due to very low susceptibility to feedback
- it's particularly well suited for high-gain applications
- Position: Bridge
- Output: High
- String spacing: Universal
- Connection: Solderless
- Magnet: Ceramic
- Width: 70 mm
- Height: 38 mm
- Installation depth: 23 mm
- Mounting screw spacing: 78 mm
- Cover colour: White
- Made in USA
- *Includes EMG's solderless installation system: *
- 25 k Tone pots
- 25k Volume potentiometer
- Battery bus
- Stereo output socket
- In/Out bus for 2 pickups
- Mounting screws and springs
- Pickup cable
- 2 connection cables
- Output cable
- Battery cable
PROS
- • Ceramic magnets deliver aggressive high-output and tight low-end response
- • Solderless system simplifies installation, even for less experienced users
- • Excellent feedback rejection allows for extreme gain settings without issue
- • White cover offers a unique aesthetic for a customized look
CONS
- • Active circuitry requires a 9V battery, adding to ongoing maintenance
- • Limited tonal versatility compared to passive pickups; a focused sound
- • The high output can be overwhelming for players seeking a vintage tone
Product Video
Key Features
Position
Bridge
Magnet
Ceramic
Output Level
High
DC Resistance
17.5 kΩ
Spacing
Universal
Mounting
Screws and springs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The white and black versions are virtually identical in sound; the only difference is the color of the cover, offering a subtle aesthetic variation.
Yes, it will, but you’ll get the best results with the included 25k pots and capacitor, as they're optimized for active pickups to balance the output.
While it excels at high gain, you *can* dial it back, but its character is inherently aggressive, so don't expect a mellow, vintage tone at lower volumes.
