EMG Zakk Wylde Set Black LS
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EMG
Zakk Wylde Set Black LS
Product Info
Article Number:
154102
Brand:
EMG
Model:
Zakk Wylde Set Black LS
Category:
Humbucker Pickups
Price:
$181.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Zakk Wylde set is a powerhouse – think huge, saturated distortion and a raw, aggressive bite. It's built for players who want that signature 'Brown Sound' without needing a ton of amp tweaking. Perfect for metal, hard rock, and anyone chasing serious high-gain mayhem.
Product Description
- EMG Zakk Wylde Set Black LS
- Set of Pickups for Electric Guitar
- 2 Active humbuckers
- Long shaft
- Colour: Black
- Incl. EMG's exclusive "solderless" solderless installation system: 2 x 25k long shaft volume pots
- 2 x 25k long shaft tone pots
- battery bus
- stereo output jack
- 2 x pickup in/out buses
- 2 pairs of mounting screws and springs
- 2 x pickup cables
- 4 x connection cables
- output cable and battery cable
PROS
- • High output delivers aggressive, saturated distortion tones.
- • Long shaft design accommodates thicker headstocks easily.
- • Included wiring simplifies installation for most players.
- • Alnico V magnets provide a balanced, articulate high-end.
CONS
- • Active pickups require a battery, adding to maintenance.
- • Limited tonal versatility compared to passive pickups.
- • The aggressive sound isn't suitable for all genres or playing styles.
Product Video
Key Features
Position
Bridge and Neck
Magnet
Alnico V
Output Level
High
DC Resistance
15.5k Ohms (approximate, per pickup)
Spacing
0.1875 in
Mounting
Screw and Spring
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Frequently Asked Questions
They utilize EMG's bus system, minimizing soldering. It's relatively straightforward, but some wiring experience is still helpful for a clean, reliable setup.
Alnico V provides a more balanced response with a smoother high-end and more defined midrange compared to the harsher edge of ceramic magnets, lending a touch more clarity to the distortion.
The 25k pots offer a slightly darker, warmer tone than the more common 50k pots, which complements the high output of the pickups and prevents them from becoming overly bright or brittle.
