Description
EMG built its reputation on the 81, and the 81X takes that DNA and gives it more room to breathe. A new preamp design paired with ceramic magnets and close-aperture coils pulls back some of the compression that defines the standard 81, opening up the voicing into something more organic and touch-responsive — while keeping the high-end cut, note clarity, and sustain that made the original a metal-genre staple.
Drop it in the bridge and your leads carve through even dense, high-gain mixes with laser precision. Run it in both bridge and neck positions and you’re looking at a genuinely blistering setup. Players chasing pairing options often land on the 85X for a fuller neck voice, or the 81X/60X combo for maximum versatility across styles.
Like every EMG active pickup, the 81X ships ready for EMG’s solderless install system, so swapping it in doesn’t mean a soldering iron and an afternoon lost.
Package Includes:
- EMG’s exclusive Solderless Install System
- Split Shaft Volume/Active Tone Control Set
- Output Jack
- Battery Clip Set
- Screws
- Springs
Available in Black or White cover cap.
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