Description
Don’t let the P-90 soapbar shell fool you — inside the P81 lives EMG’s active circuitry, tuned for guitarists who live for the lead break. This is a pickup built to be pushed hard: crank your amp’s master volume or slam it into an overdrive pedal and the P81 responds with a tight, razor-sharp attack that cuts through a mix instead of getting buried in it. Sustain runs long and controlled, giving solos room to breathe and bend without collapsing into mush.
Because it’s an active design, output stays consistent and noise stays low, even at gain levels that would make a passive P-90 fold. It’s a pickup that rewards aggressive playing — power chords stay punchy, single-note runs stay articulate, and the harmonic content holds together instead of smearing into fuzz.
- Active preamp-equipped P-90-style pickup
- Voiced for high-gain lead and overdriven rhythm tones
- Best suited to amps with a master volume control
- Finish: Black (only color offered)
What’s in the box:
- EMG Quik-Connect cable
- Prewired split-shaft volume/tone control set
- Output jack
- Battery clip set
- Mounting screws
Installation is straightforward thanks to the Quik-Connect wiring harness, and EMG’s install guide plus their powering tips document are available to walk you through setup and battery care once it’s in your guitar.
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