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 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 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 Alnico 5 magnet provides a clear attack and crisp output. Optimized for the neck position, it delivers a warm tone with excellent projection. The 4-conductor design allows for flexible wiring arrangements. This is a great choice for DIY enthusiasts and replacement guitarists.
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.
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-14 Custom 5 was born from a request for a brighter version of the Custom Custom, with an Alnico 5 magnet. With a moderately controlled midrange, balanced low and high frequencies, and excellent responsiveness, it matches a variety of genres. This model is known for being featured in Akira Takasaki's signature model.