


🎸 Elevate your sound with the EMG 85 – where power meets precision!
The EMG 85 Active Pickup features dual Alnico V magnet-loaded coils with a wide aperture, delivering a powerful yet smooth tone ideal for rhythm and lead play. Offering higher output than its sibling EMG 81, it excels in versatility across genres from blues to metal. Its solderless installation system allows quick, tool-free upgrades, making it a favorite among professionals and enthusiasts alike. Finished in sleek black metal, it’s designed to pair seamlessly with other EMG pickups for a signature sound.







| ASIN | B000RW4B4M |
| Back Material | Metal |
| Batteries | 1 9V batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | 11,060 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 651 in Electric Guitar Parts |
| Body Material | Metal |
| Colour | Black |
| Connector | 3.5 mm stereo jack |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (131) |
| Date First Available | 4 July 2007 |
| Fretboard Material | Maple Wood |
| Guitar Bridge System | Hard Tail |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | H |
| Item Weight | 213 g |
| Item model number | 85 |
| Material Type | Other,Synthetic |
| Neck Material Type | Maple |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Product Dimensions | 6.68 x 6.05 x 15.24 cm; 213.19 g |
| Size | 0 |
| String Material | Metal |
| Top Material | Metal |
B**S
My first proper quality pickup ...sound difference its amazing...
I love all angles of this solderless package...especialy if ebay wants 105 £ with wiriing...thanx
D**E
Classic emg
Emg sounds, great for metal and a nice clean tone. Came with all the bits to wire it up, no soldering required making it an easy install.
S**.
Legendary
Emg pickups no need to say anything else does what it says
J**E
Five Stars
Easy to fit & great sound
J**T
Great neck pickup for solos
Perfect in the neck position for hi gain solos - think Zakk Wylde. Easy to install.
S**T
Excellent
Excellent quality and great value and service 5star
M**K
Great pickup
This pickup sounds amazing
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