EMG 85-7 H Chrome
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EMG
85-7 H Chrome
Product Info
Article Number:
517897
Brand:
EMG
Model:
85-7 H Chrome
Category:
Pickups for 7-String Guitars
Price:
$126.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
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.
