Description
The EMG 85-7H takes the DNA of one of EMG’s original active pickups, the classic 85, and stretches it to seven strings without losing what made it great. Close aperture coils wound around Alnico V magnets deliver a thick, muscular low end paired with smooth, singing lead tone — the kind of voice that handles blues phrasing one minute and downtuned riffage the next.
- Active EMG circuitry for high output with low noise
- Alnico V magnets for warm growl and smooth sustain
- Close aperture coil design tailored for 7-string players
- Solderless installation for fast, hassle-free swaps
Most players reach for the 85-7H in the neck slot, but don’t sleep on it in the bridge — its smoothness and character translate surprisingly well there too. It’s a flexible piece that plays nicely alongside nearly any other humbucker in EMG’s catalog, so mixing and matching for a custom set is straightforward.
Finish options include chrome, brushed chrome, gold, brushed gold, black chrome, and brushed black chrome, so it’s easy to match your hardware.
Before you order, double-check the pickup measurements in the instructions against what’s currently in your guitar — a quick comparison now saves a routing headache later.
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