EMG 89R Black

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EMG 89R Black

EMG

89R Black

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Product Info

Article Number: 104629
Brand: EMG
Model: 89R Black
Price: $105.60

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The 89R Black is a clever pickup—a genuine hybrid that gets you closer to that classic humbucker growl with a touch of single-coil sparkle. It’s a great option for players who want a balanced, versatile tone without the harshness of some hotter pickups; think jazz, blues, and lighter rock styles where clarity is key.

Product Description

  • EMG 89R Black
  • Pickup for Electric Guitar
  • Active hybrid of a humbucker and a single coil
  • Alnico V magnet
  • Position: Neck
  • Similar to the EMG 89
  • but with reversed coils so that the single coil side is closer to the neck to capture the sweet spot
  • Includes separate preamps and coils for a humbucker and single coil sound
  • Humbucker sound similarly full
  • warm and powerful as an EMG 85
  • single coil similarly bright
  • airy and bell-like as an EMG SA
  • Output: medium
  • Connections: 2-wire
  • Dimensions (width x height x installation depth): 69.9 x 38.1 x 22.9 mm
  • Distance between the fixing screws: 78.5 mm
  • Cap colour: Black
  • Made in USA
  • *Delivery contents: *
  • EMGs exclusive solderless installation system: 25 k Tone potentiometer
  • Standard shaft: 10.5 mm
  • 25k Push/pull pot
  • Battery bus
  • Stereo output socket
  • Two Pickup In/Out Bus
  • Fixing screws and springs
  • Pickup cable
  • 2 Connecting cables
  • Output cable
  • Battery cable
PROS
  • • Alnico V magnet delivers a sweet, articulate high-end response.
  • • Reversed coil design genuinely enhances neck warmth and clarity.
  • • Offers a surprisingly versatile palette, blending humbucker power with single-coil chime.
  • • EMG’s solderless system simplifies installation, a real boon for many.
CONS
  • • Active circuitry demands battery power, adding a maintenance consideration.
  • • The medium output might be limiting for players seeking extreme high-gain tones.
  • • While versatile, it’s not a true chameleon; tonal limitations exist.

Product Video

Key Features

Position Neck
Magnet Alnico V
Output Level Medium
DC Resistance 2.75 kΩ (Humbucker), 500 mΩ (Single Coil) - approximate based on EMG specs
Spacing 78.5 mm
Mounting 4-Hole

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Frequently Asked Questions

The reversed coils position the single-coil side closer to the neck, softening the high-end and increasing the warmth, creating a more rounded and vocal-like tone.
It simplifies the install significantly, especially for those less comfortable with soldering; it’s not foolproof, but it's a definite time-saver.
Absolutely; the 89R's brighter, more articulate tone will provide a nice contrast to the 85's thicker, more powerful sound, creating a balanced tonal profile.

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