EMG 89 Black
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EMG
89 Black
Product Info
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The EMG 89 Black is a clever pickup – it really tries to give you the best of both worlds. It’s a great choice for players wanting a versatile, modern sound without the extreme output of some EMGs, perfect for rock, blues, and even some funk where you want a little extra bite.
Product Description
- EMG 89 Black
- Pickup for Electric Guitar
- Active hybrid of humbucker and single coil pickups
- AlNiCo V magnet
- Suitable for all positions
- Includes separate preamps and coils for a humbucker and single coil sound
- Humbucker sound: Full
- warm and powerful like an EMG 85
- Single coil: Bright
- airy and bell-like like an EMG SA
- Output: Medium
- Solderless connections: Dimensions (width x height x installation depth): 69.9 x 38.1 x 22.9 mm
- Distance between fixing screws: 78.5 mm
- Cap colour: Black
- Made in USA
*Included:*
- EMG's exclusive Solderless installation system: 25k sound potentiometer
- 25k push/pull potentiometer
- Battery bus
- Stereo output jack
- Two pickup in/out buses
- Mounting screws and springs
- Cartridge cable
- 2 Connecting cables
- Output cable
- Battery cable
PROS
- • Hybrid design offers both humbucker warmth and single-coil clarity.
- • AlNiCo V magnet provides a balanced, articulate tone.
- • Solderless system simplifies installation for most players.
- • Versatile enough for a wide range of genres and guitar positions.
CONS
- • Active circuitry requires a 9V battery, adding to maintenance.
- • Output level is medium, lacking extreme high-gain capabilities.
- • The hybrid nature may not perfectly replicate a true humbucker or single-coil.
Product Video
Key Features
Position
Bridge, Middle, Neck
Magnet
AlNiCo V
Output Level
Medium
DC Resistance
2.8k Ohms (approximate, varies between coils)
Spacing
78.5 mm
Mounting
Standard 4-Hole
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Frequently Asked Questions
Each coil operates independently, allowing you to switch between humbucker and single-coil modes via a potentiometer – it’s not a blended signal.
While active, the AlNiCo V magnet and the design of the 89 aims for a more organic tone than some of EMG’s higher-output models; it retains a bit more character and less harshness.
The included 25k pots are functional, but many players will upgrade to higher-quality components like Alpha or Orange Drop pots for a more refined feel and tone – it's a common mod.
