EMG 85-7 H Chrome

Name: EMG 85-7 H Chrome
Brand: EMG
Price: 126.5 USD
Availability: InStock

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85-7 H Chrome

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Product Info

Article Number: 517897

Brand: EMG

Model: 85-7 H Chrome

Category: Pickups for 7-String Guitars

Price: $126.50

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The EMG 85-7 H Chrome is a solid choice for 7-string players wanting that classic EMG 85 tone, but tailored for extended range instruments. It’s a versatile pickup offering a good balance of clarity and power, making it ideal for modern rock, metal, and progressive styles where a defined, articulate tone is crucial – especially if you're upgrading from a passive setup.

Product Description

EMG 85-7 H Chrome
Active humbucker pickup for 7-string electric guitar
Classic EMG 85 sound in a 7-string humbucker body
Cap colour: Chrome
Position: neck and bridge
Medium output
Powerful and versatile
Often used in the neck position
but also sounds great as a bridge pickup
Connections: solderless
Magnet material: Alnico 5

*Contents of the delivery:*

EMG's exclusive solderless installation system
25k volume potentiometer (9.5 mm shaft length)
25k tone potentiometer (9.5 mm shaft length)
Battery bus
Stereo output jack
2 Pickup in/out bus
Fixing screws and springs
Pickup cable
2 x Connecting cables
Output cable
Battery cable

PROS

• Chrome finish elevates aesthetics; a subtle but classy touch.
• Alnico 5 magnet delivers a balanced, articulate tone with warmth.
• Solderless system simplifies installation, even for less experienced users.
• Versatile enough for metal, rock, and even some progressive genres.

CONS

• Active pickups require a battery, adding to the overall system complexity.
• Medium output might be limiting for players seeking extreme high-gain sounds.
• The 25k pots might slightly darken the tone compared to 50k options.

Product Video

Key Features

Position Neck and Bridge

Magnet Alnico 5

Output Level Medium

DC Resistance 15.5k Ohms

Spacing 0.1875 in

Mounting 4-Hole

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Frequently Asked Questions

The 85-7 H Chrome maintains the 85's signature warmth, but the 7-string voicing provides a tighter, more controlled low-end response, preventing muddiness common with standard 85s on extended range guitars.

The 25k pots are perfectly serviceable and provide a good starting point, but more experienced players might prefer 50k pots for a brighter, more dynamic response – especially if you're using a dark guitar wood.

Being an active humbucker, the 85-7 H Chrome inherently rejects much of the noise associated with passive pickups, but extremely high gain settings can still reveal some hum – proper grounding and shielding are always recommended.