EMG 85 Brushed Gold
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EMG
85 Brushed Gold
Product Info
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The EMG 85 Brushed Gold is a solid choice for players seeking a warm, articulate neck pickup. It's a classic pairing with an 81 in the bridge, but works well on its own too. This is perfect for rock, blues, and even some jazz players who want a touch of modern clarity without sacrificing vintage warmth.
Product Description
- EMG 85 Brushed Gold
- Pickup for Electric Guitar
- Active humbucker
- For neck position
- Powerful and versatile
- Often used in the neck position and paired with an EMG 81 as bridge pickup
- but also sounds excellent as a bridge pickup
- Output: Medium
- String spacing: Universal
- Connectors: Solderless
- Magnet material: Alnico 5
- Cap colour: Brushed Gold
- Made in USA
*Incl. solderless installation system:*
- 25k volume pot and 25k tone pot - both standard shaft 9.5 mm thread length
- Battery bus
- Stereo output jack
- Two pickup in/out bus
- Mounting screws and springs
- Pickup cable
- 2 Connecting cables
- Output cable
- Battery cable
- • Brushed gold finish adds a classy, premium aesthetic appeal.
- • Alnico 5 magnet delivers a warm, articulate tone with excellent sustain.
- • Solderless installation simplifies setup, especially for less experienced users.
- • The included 25k pots offer a balanced output and tonal flexibility.
- • Active circuitry requires a 9V battery, adding maintenance and potential noise.
- • While versatile, the output leans towards a warmer tone, limiting extreme high-gain applications.
- • The brushed gold finish might show fingerprints and require more frequent cleaning.
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