EMG 89R Black
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EMG
89R Black
Product Info
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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.
