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.
The CuNiFe Wide Range Humbucker neck pickup is a modern revival of the CuNiFe magnet pickup used in the 1970s Telecaster Custom, Thinline, and Deluxe. It provides a humbucker sound with a unique bell-like shine and a high-fidelity clarity with a strong attack. The 3:3 pole pieces and FENDER logo give it a vintage look that brings out the atmosphere of the 70s.
Introduced in 1990, the '57 Classic delivers a warm, full tone with a balanced response and packs the classic Gibson patent-pending humbucker crunch. The pickups are waxpotting, eliminating all possibility of internal air space and microphonic feedback.
This amplifier delivers powerful drive and a tight low end. The Alnico 5 magnet produces a well-defined tone that's perfect for modern rock and metal. The 4-conductor design allows for flexible wiring arrangements. This amplifier is recommended for DIY enthusiasts and replacement applications.
The EMG 85 is a sibling model to the 81. Unlike the 81, it uses an Alnico 5 magnet. Its powerful lows and fat highs make it ideal as a lead pickup. It's versatile and versatile for a wide range of genres, from blues to extreme metal. While the classic combination of an 81 in the bridge and an 85 in the neck is a classic, we also recommend using an 85 in both the bridge and neck.
The SH-2 was originally developed as a neck pickup to complement the JB model. Its bright, responsive sound makes it suitable for a wide range of genres. Its moderately regulated output ensures clarity even in fast passages.
The SH-4 is the gold standard for replacement pickups and one of Seymour Duncan's most popular pickups. It has high output and can push an amplifier for lots of sustain and harmonics.
The SH-4 is the gold standard for replacement pickups and one of Seymour Duncan's most popular pickups. It has high output and can push an amplifier for lots of sustain and harmonics.
This is James Hetfield's (Metallica) signature set. It's based on his beloved '60-'81 set, but features a completely different design. The JH-N is based on the '60, but features ceramic pole pieces and bobbins, making it a neck pickup with higher output and richer low frequencies. The JH-B, unlike the '81, which used a bar magnet, uses ceramic pole pieces, resulting in a tighter pickup with clearer low frequencies.