Top 6 Best Emg Pickups

Zakk Wylde Signature Pickup Set. Includes both EMG 81 85 active pickups. Long shaft volume and tone controls. Aggressive tone and sustain designed after Zakk Wylde' s sound. Solderless install system.

A solution for players looking for a great amplified acoustic guitar tone without the feedback issues. Offers a very broad frequency range and authentic acoustic tone with enough volume to play with a band. Employs a unique internal preamp that's been tailored for the phase and frequency response of an acoustic guitar. Retains a brilliant top-end favored in acoustic guitar tones. Used by champion finger-style players and rockers alike.

James Hetfield Signature Pickup Set. Stealth looking set. Active tone with the clarity and punch of a passive pickup. Familiar tight attack with less inductance for a cleaner low end. Solderless install system.

Utilizes powerful ceramic magnets and close aperture coils. The tone was designed with detailed intensity, incredible amounts of high end cut, and fluid sustain. In the bridge position of your guitar, it will make your leads slice right through even the densest mix. When used in both neck and bridge positions the sound can only be described as blistering. Other recommended pairings include the classic 8185 setup and the versatile 8160 combo.

The result of taking Metallica's tone and adding some new elements without sacrificing gain for clean or vice-versa. Features slight pre-amp adjustments and combines Alnico 5 and Ceramic magnets to create the perfect tone-beast. Consists of the BB-B Ceramic bridge and the BB-N Alnico 5 neck pickups. Offers crisp crushing leads or smooth rounded rhythm tone at the flip of the selector switch.

Brings together the classic EMG 81 with two Alnico V loaded single coil pickups. This combination is aggressive in the bridge and smooth, yet articulate, in the middle and neck positions. Can either be fully or partially assembled depending on your guitar and the sound you want. Uses a solderless wiring system so you can change your pickups easily at any time without any soldering.

Pro Series David Gilmour custom design. Custom 11-hole white pearl pickguard with white knobs. Utilizes Alnico loaded single-coil pickups, Guitar Expander, and presence control. Increased treble and bass frequencies and enhanced earthiness and mid-range. Complete and ready to mount to your guitar.

Kerry King Signature Pickup Set. Includes EMG 81 and EMG 85 active pickups. Includes EMG PA2 Gain Boost Switch. Aggressive crunch, overdrive and sick lead tones. Solderless install system.

The 57 is a bridge humbucker pickup designed for todays guitar player regardless of style or genre. The unique combination of Alnico V magnets and steel pole pieces evoke an unmistakably PAF quality in its tone. The active attributes provide the headroom and punch necessary to deliver excellent definition and presence. The 66 is a result of pickup design inspired by the specific needs and requests of todays players. Alnico V magnets provide the warm, smooth mid-range and expansive lows. The ceramic pole pieces bring out the clarity in the upper register. A completely solderless installation makes this pickup set easy to install all on your own.

The slightly more sophisticated and well-rounded half of its famous brother, the EMG 81. Features close aperture coils loaded with Alnico V magnets for exceptional tone and versatility. The Alnico magnets provide a muscular growl and smooth leads for everything from the blues to the most extreme metal. Although often used in the neck position, it sounds great as a bridge humbucker with its exceptional smoothness and soul. Pairs well with just about every other humbucker in our line.EMG's solderless installation makes swapping your guitar pickups easy to do at home.