EMG 81TW Humbucker Pickup

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EMG 81TW Humbucker Pickup, Black
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EMG 81TW Humbucker Pickup, Ivory
EMG 81TW Humbucker Pickup, White
EMG 81TW Humbucker Pickup, Black
EMG 81TW Humbucker Pickup, Ivory
EMG 81TW Humbucker Pickup, White
EMG 81TW Humbucker Pickup, White
EMG 81TW Humbucker Pickup, Black
EMG 81TW Humbucker Pickup, Black
EMG 81TW Humbucker Pickup, Ivory
EMG 81TW Humbucker Pickup, White
EMG 81TW Humbucker Pickup, Black
EMG 81TW Humbucker Pickup, Ivory
EMG 81TW Humbucker Pickup, White
EMG 81TW Humbucker Pickup, Black
EMG 81TW Humbucker Pickup, Ivory
EMG 81TW Humbucker Pickup, White
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Get thick tones from this updated EMG 81 humbucker pickup, which has a single coil option for added punch.

The EMG 81TW humbucking pickup takes an EMG classic to a higher plane. The dual-mode design allows for maximum flexibility, with the original 81 providing all the crunch and aggressiveness it's famous for and a single-coil that features a fatter tone with plenty of punch and clarity. Either mode is accessed through a push/pull pot for versatility. Dual internal preamps, one tuned for single-coil mode and the other for dual-coil mode, give the 81TW two distinct sounds while delivering EMG's well known noise cancelling technology in both modes.

Package Includes: EMG's exclusive Quik-Connect cable [easily connect to other EMG accessories like the SPC Presence Control, EXG Guitar Expander, or the PA2 Preamp Booster], push/pull pot, output jack, battery clip set, screws & springs.

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 707-525-9941
Installation Instructions

Submitted May 1, 2011 by a customer from yahoo.com

"Great versatility, value, and sound."

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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This pickup is great. It isn't for the novice player to install, though. It involved wiring and routing of the guitar body. It is also not a good solution for the novice player to use on stage given that it is extremely reactive to volume and tone pots.
Sound
I love the control I get from it. I play out weekly and am able to go from true single coil twang to all out heavy tones with ease. I have it wired as the bridge pickup in my emg david gilmour set. It works great with the active tone shaping controls and mixes well with the active emg sa's.
Features
I do wish that there were an included toggle switch option to switch from single coil to humbucker mode.
Ease of Use
As with any pickup, you have to get used to how it interacts with your amp. I find it a bit difficult to pull the knob out very quickly on the fly.
Quality
Excellent build quality. beefy knobs included.
Value
if you want true versatility in one guitar, this is your answer. I can play anything on one guitar and control most tones froom the guitar without touching my m13 or my amp.
Manufacturer Support
never had to use it

Musical Background:

proffesional musician, professional engineer

Musical Style:

anything from country to pop to rock to metal
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