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Intense power. Vital for rock guitarists. The EMG 81 6-String Humbucker Pickup is one of the most popular pickups in the genre because it provides exactly that. You'll benefit from gigantic, immense sound in your playing. This is essential for any rock musician looking to ramp up their guitar's overall voice.
Perfect in the bridge position, this humbucker is loaded with super-powered ceramic magnets and close aperture coils. These will benefit you with sharp high end notes and powerful output. If you're looking to inject exhilarating rock edge into your music, then look no further than the 81 Humbucker.
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This is rock. The EMG 81 Humbucker is designed with the genre in mind. Your guitar will never have performed as powerfully as when you've got one of these installed in the bridge position. Fantastic sustain in high-pitched notes means you'll be able to deliver guitar solos and lead lines with sharp, piercing definition.
That's not all. Because the EMG 81's high output means that no matter the frequency you're playing at, you'll be heard with crystal-clear clarity. Never allow your audience to miss a single note that you play. With the 81, you'll cut through even the thickest of mixes with clear projection. You can even add an 81 at the neck pickup position, too, to give you your most blistering, thrilling guitar sound ever.
There's a reason some of rock's best and brightest stars turn to EMG to provide both their live and studio sound. This is quality heard in the music of the likes of Black Veil Brides, Metallica, and David Gilmour to name but a few. It's time you experienced what makes EMG pickups so popular.
Improving your sound shouldn't be troublesome. That's why EMG have made sure their 81 Humbucker is simple to install. There's no need for soldering thanks to the pickup's solderless installation feature. You can quickly and easily set up the pickup in your electric guitar, and begin enjoying your upgraded sound straight away.