This contact pickup can be used with a variety of instruments, including acoustic guitars. It delivers the natural sound of your instrument. It can be easily attached using adhesive.
The built-in chromatic tuner can be turned on/off with the TUNER POWER switch on the front panel. You can easily check the tuning even when the instrument is not plugged in as an electro-acoustic guitar, and it also features an auto-off function to prevent unnecessary battery drain. Sound quality correction can be adjusted in three bands: LOW, MID, and HIGH, providing a simple control system yet delivering sound quality suitable for professional use.
The 81 is one of EMG's most popular pickups. Its ceramic magnet and powerful coil design provide a fat sound with a fast attack. Its ability to produce lead tones that cut through dense mixes makes it a popular bridge pickup. It's a classic pairing with the 85, but we also recommend pairing it with the 60.
A transparent sound with a peak in presence.
It features a thick, noiseless drive tone with the low-mid range that is unique to active pickups and cannot be achieved with passive pickups.