EMG 85 Active Humbucker Pickup - Alnico Magnet For Bridge Or Neck Position

Guitar players, meet the EMG 85 - the powerful yet versatile humbucker that's perfect for everything from blues to metal!

While it's got more measurable output than the famous EMG 81, the 85 delivers a warmer, more natural tone with a beefy low end and fatter top end that never gets muddy.

It uses two Alnico magnet-loaded coils with wide aperture design that gives you exceptional tone versatility.

Many players love using it in the neck position for smooth, singing leads, but it actually sounds incredible in the bridge position too with its exceptional smoothness and soul.

The Alnico magnets provide that muscular growl that cuts through the mix without being harsh.

It pairs perfectly with an EMG 81 in the bridge (that's Zakk Wylde's setup!), but works great with just about any other humbucker in the EMG line.

The best part?

EMG's solderless installation system makes swapping pickups super easy - no soldering required, so you can do it yourself at home in no time.

Whether you're playing blues, hard rock, or even extreme metal, this pickup delivers the goods with clarity and power.

If you want active pickup performance with more musical character and less sterility, the EMG 85 is absolutely worth checking out.

It's one of those pickups that just makes your guitar sound bigger and more professional instantly!